Cohiba Siglo II 2012 (VVRW#2)

[djrey]

Continuing to work through the handful of singles I grabbed in Cuba in 2013. I tend to pull one of these out every spring. 

Right out of the gate this is providing a very smooth (but very flavorful) blast of hay. It is more barnyard in that it contains a heavy earth element to it as well. Cedar is also present as well. Medium bodied and burning beautifully. 

Second half continues along smoothly. I am actually blown away with the power of the flavors after nearly 10 years of age. The smoke now ramps up to include a touch of chocolate and creme with a background of backing spices. Medium Full.

Total burn time is an hour which is about 15 min short of my usual time for a PC. 

I have about 5 left and will continue to smoke 1 a year until they are gone (or show a sign of fading). Based on what I was tasting I would guess these could have another 10+ years no problem. 

The Siglo II is the only Cohiba I have ever smoked. This is mainly due to cost and todays cigar confirmed why I have never bought any others. It was a damn fine cigar but I would have rather had just about any regular production robusto and still had money left over. 

93 pts. 
 

[smbauerllc]

I'm a big fan of the Siglo II.
I buy a three pack about every other month.
Definitely the best bang for your buck as far as Cohibas go

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[billyh79]

Im a big fan of these as well. I mostly smoke PC's because of time and Ive found they dont need as much time to age as some of the bigger cigars I enjoy. I usually have about 80-100 of these on had so I can smoke a handful a month and usually have 2 years of rest on them. I think they are a much better value than CoRo or something bigger like a Sig VI.

[djrey]

They definitely seem to be the best value Cohiba, at least considering $/smoke time. As for $/enjoyment however, I cannot comment.

[smbauerllc]

On 4/14/2021 at 3:48 AM, billyh79 said:

Im a big fan of these as well. I mostly smoke PC's because of time and Ive found they dont need as much time to age as some of the bigger cigars I enjoy. I usually have about 80-100 of these on had so I can smoke a handful a month and usually have 2 years of rest on them. I think they are a much better value than CoRo or something bigger like a Sig VI.

Damn, would love to keep that many on hand, lol.
Dont have the money or storage space for that many though, so I only smoke one a month, but its always a treat, so I can't complain

On 4/14/2021 at 3:56 AM, djrey said:

They definitely seem to be the best value Cohiba, at least considering $/smoke time. As for $/enjoyment however, I cannot comment.

I certainly think that they are worth the money for sure.

If you haven't had one you are missing out on a great smoke.

I highly recommend picking up a 3 pack which is only around $45 for 3 Tubos

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[Enduin]

This is definitely on my short list of future purchases! 

[smbauerllc]

This is definitely on my short list of future purchases! 

I don't think you will be disappointed.
I have been getting 2019 and 2020 packs and even smoking them fresh off the truck they have been excellent

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[Enduin]

32 minutes ago, smbauerllc said:

I don't think you will be disappointed.
I have been getting 2019 and 2020 packs and even smoking them fresh off the truck they have been excellent

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Thanks! I also like your suggestion for the 3 pack tubos. For less than one box amounts, I generally have better luck with tubos than loose singles. I'm gonna see if I can find a vendor who carries the 3 pack, as I just checked the ones I'm familiar with and they don't have 3 pack tubos.