Cohiba Siglo II

[WYPirate]

Cohiba Siglo II

GAS Abril 08

70 degrees F/64%RH

This particular cigar had some wrapper and binder damage to the foot. It was torn about 3/4", so I was sacrificed to the Gods for this review. Construction is otherwise solid, with a beautiful cap. There is a slight sheen, and the sparkly beginnings of bloom.

Nose at cold: Deep cedar core, with strong, damp redwood forest earthiness, with a grassy background. Took me at least 10 minutes with this mareva up my nose to figure that out. The kind of damp earth that comprises of centuries of decaying old growth. Not at all unpleasant, but an organic cleanness. I'll be rolling that odor around my brain for weeks. After another whiff, there's a ever so faint hint of sherry oak.

Draw is a bit open, but not hollow. Flavors of clean tobacco with a grassy undertone are present.

1/3: This is a fascinating cigar to watch. It practically smokes itself. Due to the foot damage the initial burn was a bit uneven, this cigar corrects itself on it's own. The thick, blue-white smoke is very aromatic. Floral sweetness and a cedary twang coat the pallette, while the grassy dutch-cocoa linger on the medium finish. Also detecting a charry note on the finish. Very pleasant.

2/3: Flavor profile has changed to cedary sweetness and black cherry. The finish is creamier, and the grassiness had subsided. Though I've had to relight twice so far the burn has been razor sharp. I've paired this gem with a finger or two 10yo The Macallan Cask Strength with a water back. The stone-fruit and pound cake flavors of the single malt plays very well with the Siglo II. Aroma of the smoke is floral and of ladie's powder.

3/3: Creaminess has remained. Cedar and stone fruit still up front, with a touch of honey in back. This cigar was a complete pleasure to savor. While still a bit young, completly enjoyable. I belive aging will bring a lot of mellow. It's strength has made me somewhat heady, or it could be the Scotch. Good thing I'm sitting down.

[Colt45]

Thanks for the review!

I'm not sure if I've tried the II or not.

[El Presidente]

Great review Jeff

I have gorged myself on Cohiba Siglo II (08) of late and can not fault them.

[Wiley]

Thanks for the review!

For me, these are just an average cigar at a way above average price. There's too many great PCs that also happen to be cheaper.

[billfish]

Thanks for the review.

I recently had the Siglo II and you described it well.

[jfury76]

Was not particularly impressed with my last Siglo II's gifted by a friend. Nice smokes but not very interesting. Seems like you had a much better experience than I did.

[hoyopr]

Nice review it brings back good memories, I often shared these with my father in-law on his patio by the koi pond. Thanks

[Bartolomeo]

Cohiba Siglo II 2008

Petite Corona

45 mins smoking time

Tight grey ash

Medium flavor is my take

Flavors included Vanilla beans, dark cherry, tannins, crème, sweet dough and a light aftertaste

Initial puff was tannic and creamy, very nice

Very flavorful without being heavy tasting

Spice picks up in 2/3 a little

Still young and some aging potential

Very good cigar, just rated a touch under the PLPC in my book

Dry tasting almost like a Gin&Tonic taste in some parts

Some Ammonia in last 1/3

Slightly underfilled

For the value, I think might be better choices out there but will take some of these if given to me

9/10

Bart

[thechenman]

Thanks for the review. I like the Sig II, but as far as PCs go, it falls short of the PLPC, which is hands down my favorite PC.