Hey all, it's been widely discussed as the original public release of the Cohiba Siglo VI was 2003, but they were launched in 2002. Besides the many bloggers, I haven't seen much written proof to say if 2002 released any cigars publicly other than at a launch party. Were the launch party cigars, standard Siglo VI in a box, and were coded 2002? Or were they singles handed out and the only boxed ones in 2002 were the humidor?
Just curious as the discussion has come up... any wisdom/proof would be appreciated!
If I can link CA, here's a write up from James Suckling back then: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/for-the-love-of-cohiba-8221