Cohiba Cigars

Cohiba Riviera Size(s): Robusto (5″ × 52), Toro (6½″ × 52), Perfecto (6″ × 60), Lancero (7″ × 38)Vitola: Box‑pressed ParejoWrapper: Mexican San Andrés MaduroBinder: Honduran ConnecticutFillers: Honduran (Jamastrán, La Entrada) and Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí) long‑fillers Strength/Body: Medium‑full flavor, medium‑plus body, medium strength Flavor Notes: Cinnamon, black pepper and silky Mexican hot chocolate to start Earthy cedar, rainforest funk, cocoa‑covered raisins and damp wood through the second half Finishes drier with vanilla, chewy nuts and lingering chocolate‑espresso tones Pairing Notes: Bourbon, espresso, aged rum, single‑malt Scotch Manufacturer: General Cigar Company’s Cohiba (STG Estelí factory, Nicaragua) Privada Storytelling Cohiba Reimagined With Rustic Refinement Cohiba Riviera is a pioneering release for the brand—its first box‑pressed format and first Mexican San Andrés wrapper blend. Rolled in STG's Estelí factory, it brings together Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos with new techniques under the Cohiba name. It's bold without excess, blending innovation and legacy in a premium yet grounded smoke—an expression of culture, craft, and evolution that resonates with the Privada philosophy. Flavor Journey First third: Smooth cinnamon and pepper present over a base of creamy Mexican hot chocolate Second third: Earthy cedar overtakes with rich funk, cocoa‑covered raisins and dark wood complexity Final third: The profile refines to vanilla‑nut sweetness, chewy espresso and drier chocolate richness Why It Belongs in Privada Riviera is a bridge between tradition and thoughtful reinvention. With its Mexican wrapper and dense box‑press design, it brings texture and depth to a legacy brand without losing balance. It rewards attentive smokers with evolving layers of spice, earth, sweetness, and strength. That's the kind of purposeful depth and innovative spirit that Privada celebrates.

Read more less

Cohiba Blue Size: Robusto (5½″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 54), Churchill (7½″ × 50), Rothschild (4½″ × 50)Vitola: ParejoWrapper: Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA) HabanoBinder: Honduran OSA HabanoFillers: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Ometepe, Dominican Piloto CubanoFlavor Notes: Creamy earth, toast, cocoa, leather, white pepper, subtle floral sweet notes, cedar, nutmeg, occasional raisin and vanillaPairing Notes: French roast coffee, porter beer, amber rum, dark chocolateManufacturer: General Cigar Company (Dominican Republic) Privada Storytelling The Cohiba Blue was introduced in April 2017 as an accessible, everyday Cohiba aimed at inviting new audiences into a legendary brand without the luxury sticker shock. It blends a rosado-hued Honduran OSA wrapper and binder with strong tobaccos from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The goal: approachable luxury—familiar, refined, and grounded. Light this as a foundation smoke. The experience is comforting and balanced. It lands softly with earth and toast, then blooms into creamy cocoa, leather, and subtle floral sweetness. In Privada’s collection, it stands as a smoke that speaks quietly but confidently—a gateway with grace. Flavor Journey First third: Creamy earth and toast set the stage, joined by cocoa, leather, and a whisper of white pepper Mid-smoke: Cedar and mixed nuts emerge along with raisin and vanilla sweetness. Retrohale brings in nutmeg and warming spice .Final third: Pepper sharpens slightly, while toasted cedar and creamy cocoa carry through a pleasant, medium-bodied finish . Why It Belongs in Privada Privada embraces balance and authenticity—and Cohiba Blue delivers just that. It offers complexity without intensity, elegance without elitism, making it a perfect ritual stick for everyday appreciation.

Read more less

Cohiba Red Dot Size: Available in Churchill, Corona, Lonsdale, Robusto, Toro, Petite Corona, and moreVitola: ParejoWrapper: Handcrafted Cameroon (toothy, milk‑chocolate hue)Binder: Indonesian JemberFillers: Dominican Piloto Cubano long-fillers (Cuban seed variants)Flavor Notes: Nutty tones (peanut, almond), cedar, cocoa, leather, black pepper, caramelPairing Notes: French roast coffee, dark rum, porter beer, milk chocolate dessertsManufacturer: General Cigar Company (Dominican Republic) Privada Storytelling The Red Dot is Cohiba’s promise of premium craftsmanship—bridging the iconic lineage with accessible elegance. It’s designed for the enthusiast who appreciates nuanced flavor wrapped in tradition. From the toothy Cameroon wrapper to the refined interplay of nut, spice, and sweet, this cigar honors legacy without flash. It’s a quiet declaration: classic, confident, effortlessly composed. Flavor Journey First third: Opens with creamy nut richness (French peanut, almond), layered over cedar and light black pepper.Mid-smoke: Leather and cocoa deepen; caramel sweetness and coffee notes round out the profile.Final third: Toasted wood and earthy tones rise, finishing with balanced spice and a clean, lingering sweetness. Why It Belongs in Privada Privada cherishes cigars that combine tradition with thoughtful design. Red Dot fits this ethos—timeless and refined, with depth that unfolds without ceremony. It’s the stick for meaningful routines, reflective pauses, or marking moments with elegance.

Read more less