Cohiba Esplendidos - 15 cigars (packs of 3)

Cohiba 20006

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$1,619.00

Quick Overview

The Cohiba Esplendido is one of Cohiba’s jewel, a powerful yet smooth Churchill, of 47 ring gauge, 7" (178mm) long and comes in a box of 15 cigars. Originally launched in 1989, it became so popular in the beginning of the 2000’s to the point that it was over produced which caused a decline of quality. This issue has been resolved since, and the Esplendido has recovered its position at the top of Cuban cigars and even in the world, as it was voted among the Top 25 Cigars of 2014 by Cigar Aficionado. In short, the Esplendido is one of the most delightful cigars, which doesn't have any flaws. It is a bold smoke, yet with lots of creamy flavors. A top notch cigar.

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Cohiba Esplendidos - 15 cigars (packs of 3) [7.0" x 47]

A wonderful Cohiba and one of the best Cuban cigar on the market.

  • • Rich Cuban flavors of wood, tobacco and nuts.
  • • Creamy yet powerful.

An exclusive Cuban cigar that every aficionado should have in his humidor.

Presentation

The Cohiba Esplendidos comes in 5 cardboard packs of 3 cigars with Habanos Packing Code D-C-C/P-3-C/B-15

Dimensions:

Length: 178 mm

Diameter: 18.65 mm

Ring gauge: 47

Shape: Churchill

Appearance:

Do not be deceived by the light tan wrapper, its medium brown color does not mean the cigar is mild in strength. The wrapper has a slightly oily sheen, very few veins and a beautifully applied triple cap, like every handmade Cuban cigar. The look of the cigar is impeccable; only the best leafs from the Vuelta Abajo region are used.

Smoking Notes:

Before lighting up

Before lighting up the cigar, some nice touches of sweetness comes out of it, some honey, some melted sugar taste, even some notes of graham cracker. Coupled with these amazing sweet notes, some undertones of cedar are also present, alongside with some strong earthiness and some leather. Slight touches of spices are also there, with some faint grassy notes.

Burn/ Draw

After punching the cigar, the draw was perfect, with just the right amount of resistance. It slightly gets a bit tighter as the cigar goes on, but it remains much appreciated. The burn isn’t always straight, but it always self-corrects; and the ashes build up for about two inches before falling off. Each draw produces a generous amount of smoke, and another welcomed aspect of the Cohiba Esplendido is that it never goes out while smoking.

Initial third:

In the first third, the cigar greets you with ample flavors of wood; the cigar is very smooth and creamy, medium bodied for now. There are also lots of spices, mostly of red pepper and white pepper, but the spicy profile declines through the initial third. Alongside generous amount of earthy flavors are gaining predominance and the Esplendido is showing some nice complexity: some floral notes, cocoa hints, leather and some sweetness of honey are also appearing. Overall, the cigar remains very smooth and creamy; the balance of taste and flavors is very well maintained. There are even hints of nuts and some dry spices on the tongue. This is an exquisite cigar, and starts now to reveal its full potential.

Middle third:

In the second third, the Esplendido reveals its true character with an increase in strength, from light to medium intensity, and an added complexity. Some more creaminess is coming to the forefront, of French vanilla, of caramelized toffee and as well as some good amount of nuts. Hazelnut is mixing up with some notes of cocoa, creating an incredible sort of Nutella flavor. This flavor goes on throughout the whole cigar and it is exceptional. Among the other noticeable flavors, we also detect some more floral scents, cedar, and hay, soon leaving space to more earthy flavors. There are also some hints of leather and of red pepper.

Final third:

In the last third, the Cohiba Esplendido reveals a marvelous finish. The cigar gets even sweeter and creamier thanks to a wonderful touch of French vanilla. Lots of aromas of cocoa and chocolate mixed with rich spicy flavors that keep you on your toes. There are also hints of soil and of earth that are added to the nice mix of flavors. Overall, this third alternates between a medium and strong bodied cigar.

In summary, the Esplendido is a luxury cigar, very expensive indeed, which ages very well, 4-5 years later, it reveals its full potential. Even right out the box, the flavors are exceptionally rich and smooth. The cigar is never too harsh yet remains a powerful smoke to enjoy in the afternoon or after the dinner along with some sweet wine or liquor.

Smoking time:

1 hour 45 min - 2 hours 15 minutes

Additional Information

Brand Cohiba
Box of 15
Length 7.0 inches (178mm)
Ring Gauge 47
Shape Churchill
Strength Medium - Full
Packing Code D-C-C/P-3-C/B-15

Reviews

Splendid. , 10/16/2017
By Oguz
I can't really say more than whats already been said. Its hard to criticise any Cohiba, my only criticism of the Esplendido being - it finished.
The Best Out There , 9/7/2017
By StogieCat
Received 3 boxes of 5 each (15 total) from Cigar Terminal at the beginning of the summer 2017. Smoked a few right away (couldn't help myself). The others sat for a few months and I still have some in the humidor.

They all taste the same--Great! I've been smoking these for 20 years, and the flavor is always the same--very consistent.

To be honest, when I want a cigar, what I really want is a Cohiba Esplendido. I have plenty of other Cuban and non-Cubans in the humidor, but the Esplendido is MY CIGAR.

I guess my runner up would be the Partagas Lusitania. But it is not as consistent all the way through as the Esplendido.

Kudos to Cohiba for keeping this cigar unaltered by time. Truly a unique flavor among Cuban cigars. If money were no object, I would only buy these and I would smoke one every day.

Thanks to Cohiba for making The Best Cuban Cigar Out There.

And thanks to Cigar Terminal for bringing them to us!
Awesome smoke , 6/6/2015
By El Fumador
One of the great Churchills out there. Great to smoke at any occasion and a constant in terms of quality and taste. The only reason they get 4 instead of 5 is that they are fairly pricey compared to the others...
Box Worthy , 5/15/2015
By JohnHarvard
Smoked one of these early April 2015 in Varadero, Cuba. The smell and pre-lit draw is classic Cohiba; what you’ll find from the Robusto, Lancero, Corona Especial, etc. The size of this 7” beauty commands attention and respect. This vitola is very aromatic when it burns and tastes like coffee, woody, with some spicyness at the end. Take your time with this and you’ll be rewarded.
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