Is my Cohiba Talisman real?

[rondogg]

I have never smoked a real Cohiba talisman but have smoked a BHK 52, 54 and 56 and I was put off by this as a Cohiba. Firstly it was a "gift", secondly - the first 3-4 draws were spicy almost peppery when I smoked it, which I have never sort of had in a Cohiba before. 

I found the ash and burn super uneven - I think it's fake but needless to say I couldn't smoke the last 3rd simply because it tasted spicy and maybe I am thinking things would love to have you guys weigh in who have smoked Cohiba Talismans before.

[Chibearsv]

Sounds like you already know the answer on this one. Maybe it’s the photo, but the size looks wrong too ☹️

[jfestrelabr]

The size looks wrong too.

[gormag38]

I must agree with the others who posted above; the size doesn't look correct for a Talisman. Most of the Talisman I've seen have pretty dark and often mottled wrappers as well. (as can be quite typical with LE cigars I hear). I'm not getting that hue from your stick unfortunately. If I had to take a guess, I'd say your instincts are correct in thinking this one is a fake.