Received this as a gift from a great BOTL from South of the border (The US, not Mexico. LOL) who knows I love me some Cohiba Siglo VIs. Been loving the 2008 and onwards and he felf that I should experience a 6 year old example of this fine cigar.
The wrapper is a deep chocolately brown. Very well constructed. This thing is packed to the gills. The wrapper itself has a nice sheen to it however, isn't as pretty as other Siglo VIs I've had. The wrapper is a little toothy to the touch. A little bit of veinage however, I don't think that this will be an issue.
The smell of the wrapper is some deep cocoa tones with a very slight hint of sweetness. There is some cedar emanating from the wrapper. I think it is from the tubo though. Cold draw is a little firm. I like a little resistance with the draw so this will do just fine.
The triple cap is immaculately constructed. Just pristine. Fine workmanship and gives little resistance when I introduce it to my cigar punch.
One of the things I really like about Cohibas is how aromatic they are when lit. Just a beautiful bouquet. The initial puffs do reveal a healthy dose of cedar, cocoa, as well as dried nuts. The creamy, grassy profile is faint however, I think it will pick up as I smoke the cigar.
The draw is easy peasy and the cigar billows smoke. A little resistance which is AOK by me. Makes me concentrate on the flavors.
The ash is a dirty grey. Now, we are off to the races.....
