Cohiba
Brand Notes
StatusCohiba is a current post-Revolution brand, established in 1966.
It is classified by Habanos SA as their Global flagship brand, and has a major market share and is sold at a premium price.
Generally
The tobacco is the best available from the premium Vuelta Abajo region. The Seco & Ligro filler leaf is given an exclusive third fermentation.
The Classic & Behike range comprise medium to full strength cigars and the Siglo & Maduro range comprise medium strength cigars.
There is a non-Cuban brand with the same name.
Standard Production Cigars
Three cigars were commercially released in 1984.
The Classic range was introduced in 1989, incorporating the original three cigars.
The Siglo range was developed in 1992 and became commercially available in early 1994.
The Maduro range was released in 2007.
The Behike range was released in 2010.
Special Releases
Special releases commenced in 1996 with the release of the 30 Aniversario Humidor & Jar.
Since then there have been numerous special releases.
History
In 1963 Cohiba started out as a Fuma (a cigar rolled by a torcedor for his own use) that was offered to Fidel Castro. It immediately became Fidel’s favourite.
In 1964, a small factory was set up to make these cigars. Production was later moved to the present El Laguito Factory.
This original cigar was an unnamed Laguito No.1, and in 1967, two addition sizes were added....a Laguito No.2 and a Laguito No.3.
The cigar brand remained unnamed until 1966, when it was officially named Cohiba.
In 1969 the three cigars were given commercial names and the packaging and band designs finalised (see Standard Band A).
Standard Band A
1969 to early 1970s -- Discontinued
Non-embossed paper
Standard Band B
Early 1970s to c1993 -- Discontinued
Non-embossed paper
Standard Band C
c1993 to 2003 -- Discontinued
Non-embossed paper
Standard Band D
2003 on -- Current
Embossed
Standard Band E - Maduro
2007 to 2016 -- Discontinued
Embossed
Standard Band F - Behike
2010 on -- Current
Embossed. Incorporates two security holograms. Sometime in 2013 the design of the holograms was changed slightly.
Standard Band G
2012 on - initially for the Piramides Extra, with other cigars starting mid-2014
Embossed, with hologram strips top and bottom, as well as on the central logo.
Standard band H - Maduro
2016 on - current
Embossed, with hologram strips top and bottom, as well as on the central logo.
Standard Production Packaging
Coronas Especiales
vBN25
Espléndidos
vBN25 - 1995
Magicos
bBN10
Robustos
vSLB25 - 1999
Siglo 6
vSLB10
Current Production Cigars
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands A, B, C, D, G.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2013).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2013).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Status:
A 1964 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands A, B, C, D.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress Box of 50 cigars (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000s).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000s).
Dress Box of 50 cigars (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000s).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Status:
A 1967 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands A, B, C, D.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Dress Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars (discontinued pre-2000).
Dress Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c1982).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 50 cigars in cellophane (discontinued pre-2000).
Status:
A 1967 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands B, C, D, G.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released c2003).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released c2003).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2003).
Status:
A 1989 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands B, C, D.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (released early-1990s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released c2006).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2006).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released c2006).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars (discontinued c2006).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued early-1990s).
Status:
A 1989 release. Current.
History:
In c2002 the Seoane vitola was reportedly changed to a 33 x 126 size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1994 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1994 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1994 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 1994 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2008).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2008).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2017).
Status:
A 1994 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C, D, G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released c2008).
Status:
A 2002 release. Current.
History:
In 2010 a ceramic jar of 25 cigars were produced locally for W.Europe. In 2011 a gift pack of 15 Tubos were produced locally for W.Europe.
Cigars:
Handmade. Maduro wrapper aged 5 years; binder & filler aged 3 years.
Bands:
Standard band E, H.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Status:
A 2007 release. Current.
History:
In c2009, 500 Humidors containing 20 of each of the three current Maduro 5 cigars, were produced locally for the Swiss market.
Cigars:
Handmade. Maduro wrapper aged 5 years; binder & filler aged 3 years.
Bands:
Standard band E, H.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Status:
A 2007 release. Current.
History:
These cigars were included in the 2009 Swiss Humidors.
Cigars:
Handmade, using maduro wrapper aged 5 years, and binder & filler aged 3 years.
Bands:
Standard band E, H.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars (released 2007).
Status:
A 2007 release. Current.
History:
These cigars were included in the 2009 Swiss Humidors.
Cigars:
Handmade, incorporating the scarce Medio Tiempo leaf.
Bands:
Standard band F.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2010 release. Current.
History:
Behike is the fourth line of cigars in the Cohiba brand.
Cigars:
Handmade, incorporating the scarce Medio Tiempo leaf.
Bands:
Standard band F.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2010 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade, incorporating the scarce Medio Tiempo leaf.
Bands:
Standard band F.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2010 release. Current.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band G.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2013).
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes (released 2013).
Status:
A 2012 release. Current.
History:
This cigar forms part of the Classic range.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band G.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes
Status:
A 2016 release. Current. Released late-2016.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Special Release Cigars
Diplomatic Cohiba (later renamed Lanceros) - the original Cohiba
General Purpose Diplomatic Band
An Example of a Custom Diplomatic Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
1964 to 1969: Gold on white custom & general purpose bands were used.
1969 on: Standard bands have been used.
1969 on: Standard bands have been used.
Packaging:
Various packing as shown
Status:
A 1966 release.
History:
Diplomatic Gifts are given by the Head of State to other Heads of States.
Lanceros - a current production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands B, C, D.
Packaging:
Various packing as shown
Status:
A 1970s release.
History:
Produced and gifted to government officials and selected VIPs.
Cohiba A - a special event release
Cohiba Torpedo - a special event release
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band C.
Packaging:
Various packing as shown
Status:
A 1994 release. Extremely rare.
History:
Approximately 200 singles were gifted during the dinner and the ten boxes of each were auctioned.
Robusto Especial - a new special release size
30 Aniversario Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 30 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Humidor of 50 cigars (45 made).
Status:
A 1996 release.
History:
Released to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Cohiba brand. Includes a numbered certificate.
Dalia - a new special release size
30 Aniversario Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 30 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Numbered Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 1996 release.
History:
Released to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Cohiba brand.
Coronas Especiales - a current production size
Espléndidos - a current production size
Lanceros - a current production size
Robustos - a current production size
Siglo I - a current production size
Siglo II - a current production size
Siglo III - a current production size
Siglo IV - a current production size
Siglo V - a current production size
Cigars:
Handmade. Reportedly all wrapper leaf tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band C.
Packaging:
Humidor of 90 cigars (30 made).
Status:
A 1996 release.
History:
Produced for the 1997 Cohiba 30th Anniversary celebration party in Havana. Includes a numbered certificate.
Pirámides - a new special release size
Reserva del Milenio 2000 Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special Reserva del Milenio 2000 band.
Packaging:
Ceramic Jar of 25 cigars (10,000 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
Coronas Especiales - a current production size
Espléndidos - a current production size
Gran Coronas - a new special release size
Lanceros - a current production size
Pirámides - a special release size
Robustos - a current production size
Siglo II - a current production size
Siglo III - a current production size
Siglo IV - a current production size
Siglo V - a current production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard bands C.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.
Espléndidos - a current production size
Gran Coronas - a new special release size
Lanceros - a current production size
Pirámides - a special release size
Robustos - a current production size
Siglo V - a current production size
35 Aniversario Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special 35 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 135 cigars (500 made).
Status:
A 2001 release.
History:
A number of similarly banded Gran Corona, Robusto, and Siglo II cigars were gifted at the 2001 Habanos Festival dinner.
Pirámides - a special release size
Cigars:
Handmade. Wrapper aged 2 years.
Bands:
Standard band C, with Limited Edition 2001 band.
Packaging:
Varnished Semi Boite Nature Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2001 release. Not available until 2002.
Siglo I - a current production size
Siglo II - a current production size
Siglo III - a current production size
Siglo IV - a current production size
Siglo V - a current production size
Siglo VI - a current production size
Siglo X Aniversario Band
Cigars:
Handmade. Tobacco aged 3 years.
Bands:
Special Siglo X Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 90 cigars (500 made).
Status:
A 2002 release.
History:
10th Anniversary of the introduction of the Siglo range.
Espléndidos - a current production size
510 Aniversario Second Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D, with special 510 Aniversario second band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 100 cigars (510 made).
Status:
A 2003 release.
History:
To commemorate the 510th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus transporting tobacco back to the Old World. It contains 5 brands and 100 cigars.
Double Coronas - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade. Wrapper aged 2 years.
Bands:
Standard band D with 2003 Limited Edition band.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2003 release.
Coronas Especiales - a standard production size
Espléndidos - a standard production size
Media Coronas - a new special release size
Pirámides - an existing special release size
Robustos - a standard production size
Reserva Second Band
Cigars:
Handmade. Filler tobacco aged a minimum of 3 years before rolling.
Bands:
Standard band D, with special Reserva second band.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 30 cigars
Status:
A 2003 release. Boxes date from late-2002.
Pirámides - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D.
Packaging:
Selection Box of 5 cigars comprising 5 brands
Status:
A 2003 release. Released annually. Contains 5 brands.
Robustos - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D.
Packaging:
Selection Box of 5 cigars comprising 5 brands
Status:
A 2003 release. Released annually. Contains 5 brands.
Cohiba A - a special release size
35 Aniversario Band
Cigars:
Handmade (solid foot).
Bands:
Special 35 Aniversario band.
Packaging:
Humidor of 50 cigars (100 made).
Status:
A 2003 release.
History:
Released (late) as part of the celebration of Cohiba's 35th Anniversary.
Sublimes - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade. Wrapper aged 2 years.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Limited Edition 2004 band.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2004 release.
Behike - a new special release size
Numbered Behike Second Band
Cigars:
Handmade, by a single Roller.
Bands:
Standard band D, with special numbered Behike second band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 40 cigars (100 made).
Status:
A 2006 release.
History:
Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Cohiba brand.
Pirámides - a special release size
Cigars:
Handmade. Wrapper aged 2 years.
Bands:
Standard band D, and 2006 Edición Limitada band.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2006 release.
History:
The fifth Anniversary of the Limited Edition Series (a re-release of the 2001 Pirámides).
Coronas Especiales - a current production size
Espléndidos - a current production size
Lanceros - a current production size
Pirámides - a special release size
Robustos - a current production size
Siglo IV - a current production size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 90 cigars (50 made).
Status:
A 2007 release.
History:
10th Anniversary of the first humidor produced by the Guayasamin Foundation.
Sublimes Extra - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2008 release.
History:
The eighth release of the Habanos Collection Series.
Genios - a current production size
Siglo VI - a current production size
X Festival del Habano Second Band
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
The Genios has standard band E. The Siglo VI has standard band D. Both have a special X Festival del Habano second band.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars comprising 9 brands (20,000 made).
Status:
A 2009 release. Boxes date from DIC 08.
History:
This release is a replica of a special commemorative case gifted to attendees of the tenth Habanos festival in Cuba.
The case contains a selection of standard production cigars released in the previous ten years.
The case contains a selection of standard production cigars released in the previous ten years.
Siglo VI - a current production size
Grand Reserve Second Band
Cigars:
Handmade, using tobacco from the 2003 harvest.
Bands:
Standard band D, with a special Grand Reserve second band.
Packaging:
Numbered Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 15 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2009 release.
History:
The cigars are made with selected 2003 tobacco leaf from San Juan y Martínez and San Luis regions, and were rolled at the El Laguito factory.
Sublimes Extra - an existing special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Packaging:
Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 30 cigars (1,000 made).
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
The 11th release of the Habanos Collection Series, comprising 10 brands with three cigars in each brand. This release is titled "Obras Completas" (the Complete Works).
Cohiba 1966 - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade, using two year old aged tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band D, with Limited Edition 2011 band.
Packaging:
Varnished Boîte Nature Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2011 release.
History:
This Limited Edition also commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Cohiba brand.
The tobacco has been selected from the finest areas of the Vuelta Abajo region; that of San Juan y Martinez and San Luis.
The tobacco has been selected from the finest areas of the Vuelta Abajo region; that of San Juan y Martinez and San Luis.
Petit Robusto - a new special release size
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band D (2012 version), G (2015 version).
Packaging:
Selection Box of 10 cigars comprising 5 brands (5,000 made, released 2012).
Selection Box of 10 cigars comprising 5 brands (15,000 made, released 2015).
Selection Box of 10 cigars comprising 5 brands (15,000 made, released 2015).
Status:
A 2012 release.
Magnificos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard Band G, with Limited Edition 2014 Band.
Packaging:
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2014 release.
Grandiosos - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Special numbered 50th Anniversary band, with special old style Cohiba-logo foot cap.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 50 cigars (50 made).
Status:
A 2016 release. Released late-2016.
History:
Cigars arrive individually wrapped in cellophane, but this is just for shipping purposes.
Majestuoso 1966 - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band G, with special Cohiba 50th Anniversary band.
Packaging:
Numbered Humidor of 20 cigars (1,966 made).
Status:
A 2016 release. Released May 2017.
Cañonazo Doble - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard Band G, with Limited Edition 2017 Band.
Packaging:
Varnished Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars
Status:
A 2017 release. Released November 2017.
Robustos - an existing standard and special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade, using tobacco from the 2013 harvest.
Bands:
Standard band G, with Reserva band.
Packaging:
Numbered Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars (5,000 made).
Status:
A 2018 release. Not yet available.
Robustos No.2 - a new special release size.
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band G, with second Habanos Specialist Exclusive band.
Packaging:
Black lacquered Boîte Nature Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2019 release. Not yet available.