Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos
Box Code: TEB JUL 07
Measurements: 40 x 3.95
Size: Reyes


Pre light
A rich, brown wrapper covers this small cigar. There are a few veins, but the cigar is fairly smooth to the touch. The pre-light consists of coffee bean and leather aromas. The cap cuts easily with my trusty Xikar.

1 Third
This is a totally different cigar than the one I smoked last summer. It begins immediately with rich flavors of coffee bean and nuts with a hint of cocoa. The smoke is light in color with a pleasant aroma.

2 Third
The cigar is burning very even with a firm ash. The flavors are rich and bold reminding me of a cup of espresso. There is not bitterness or harshness.

Last third
The cigar is burning well, and the flavors are still excellent. The aftertaste is smooth. There is no bitterness at all. I had to be careful not to burn my fingers toward the end. My only complaint is I wish there was more cigar to smoke.

Overall impression:
Eight months of rest has done wonders to this cigar. It is a rich, full-bodied smoke with wonderful flavors throughout. I could easily add this cigar to my general rotation. I have five of the Genios in my humidor that I’m now looking forward to trying.

Rating:
5/6 smoke rings (a great cigar that could age into a classic)