We recently reviewed the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos which left us impressed and definitely wanting more! I could hardly wait to sit, smoke and review the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios; the largest of the three Maduro 5 sizes at 140mm x 52 ring gauge. The construction of the Genios is also tip-top and the defiant dark shade certainly enhances the cigars appeal. This special dark colour and texture is obtained through a natural, five year process that apparently is chemical free. The traditional Cohiba ring adorns the Genios with the addition of a black band along the bottom featuring “Maduro 5″ in gold type. The anticipation of a great Cuban cigar prompted me to open a bottle of the delicious 2005 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon. 

The draw and burn of the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios was impeccable throughout its life. Right from the outset this cigar gave us volumes of wonderful Cuban smoke.  It reminded us very much of a Cohiba Siglo VI but the maduro wrapper gives it a much sweeter edge. Sweet flavours of cocoa and a touch of spice are present during the first third and the smoke full bodied but extremely smooth. The spiciness increases during the middle and final third as the cigar reaches it peak. Yet the flavour still remains smooth with no signs of bitterness. Cuban expert taster Juan José Lopéz recently described this new blend as “uniquely different than all other Cohibas” and “very rich !” I have to agree and love the complexity this cigar offers. 

The Cohiba Siglo VI is still our favourite current Cuban cigar but the Genios comes ridiculously close!  The Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios scores highly at 9.5/10!

Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios
Ring gauge: 52, Length: 140mm, Sticks: 10 or 25 sticks / box.

To visit our shop and view one of these items please click on one of the following links: Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios 10s or Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios 25s. 

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