About the Cohiba Piramides Extra
For decades the Cohiba Línea Clásica had no pyramid at all. Tapered cigars appeared only in special releases, such as the Reserva del Milenio and the Cohiba Piramides Limited Edition 2001. That changed in February 2012, when Habanos chose the Welcoming Night of the XIV Festival del Habano in Havana to present the Pirámides Extra, the first figurado to join the permanent Cohiba range.
The factory name is Pirámides Extra, a size made only for Cohiba: 160 mm long (6.3 inches) with a 54 ring gauge. It comes in the official Boîte Nature box of 10, and the band was redesigned for the launch with holographic detail. In its own announcement, Habanos described a format that “lends itself to special occasions due to its magnificent size.”
Why It Is Called Extra
The name is simple. This cigar is a little longer and a little thicker than the classic Cuban pirámide, which gives the smoke more room to develop. Inside is the Línea Clásica blend of volado, seco and ligero leaves from San Juan y Martínez and San Luis in the Vuelta Abajo. The seco and ligero go through the extra fermentation that Cohiba reserves for its own tobacco, and that step is a big part of the smooth, rounded character the brand is known for. Habanos rates the strength as medium to full.
Critics have kept coming back to it. Cigar Aficionado has reviewed the Pirámides Extra many times since 2012, with scores of 94 points in 2023 and 95 points in its February 2025 issue. The 94 point review earned it a place at No. 16 in the magazine’s Top 25 Cigars of 2023, where the tasters called it “the most dynamic Cohiba we smoked in 2023.”
Flavor Profile by Thirds
First third. No long warm up here. The tapered head delivers roasted chestnut and a dusting of cinnamon right away, with a light floral sweetness and a touch of toffee underneath. The draw is full and easy.
Second third. The cigar widens out. Almond paste and a little black pepper join the nutty core, and the oak that runs through so many Cohibas becomes more noticeable. Some cigars show a tangy, woody edge at this point.
Final third. Vanilla bean and a buttery sweetness come forward, with dried flowers and a gentle spice on the finish. It stays smooth to the end, so there is no reason to rush it.
Tasting notes shift slightly from box to box and with time in the humidor. The chestnut, almond and oak core is the part that shows up again and again.
Good Matches in the Glass
A cigar this size gives you plenty of time with a drink, so pick something you enjoy sipping slowly.
- Aged rum echoes the toffee and vanilla and keeps things relaxed.
- Bourbon with some years in the barrel lines up well with the oak and cinnamon.
- Cognac brings dried fruit that sits nicely next to the almond and floral notes.
- Espresso or a cortado is the daytime choice and plays up the roasted chestnut.
Skip anything very peaty or very sweet. Both tend to cover the finer notes this cigar is known for.
Who Will Enjoy It
The Piramides Extra suits the smoker who already knows Cohiba and wants a bigger, more evolving version of that classic flavor. If the Cohiba Siglo VI or the Cohiba Esplendido is a favorite, this torpedo is a natural next step. It is also a strong choice for a celebration or a gift, since the box of 10 makes an impression on its own. For a shorter smoke from the same family, the Cohiba Robustos is the classic pick, and newer smokers will find easier starting points in our guide to the best Cuban cigars for beginners.
Prefer to carry one with you? The same cigar is sold in aluminum tubes as the Cohiba Piramides Extra Tubos. Current prices across the range are in our Cohiba cigars price guide.
Storing and Smoking Tips
Let the box rest in your humidor for a few days after it arrives. A steady 65 to 68 percent relative humidity and 64 to 68°F (18 to 20°C) keeps the wrapper supple and the burn even. A cedar lined humidor with a calibrated hygrometer is the easiest way to get there, and our article on how long cigars last explains what to watch for over time.
Cut just a few millimeters off the pointed head so the draw stays focused, toast the wide foot slowly, and keep the pace relaxed. Rushing a 54 ring torpedo makes it run hot and hides the sweetness of the last third.
To learn more about the brand, visit Cohiba on Wikipedia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Cohiba Piramides Extra?
Its factory name is Pirámides Extra: a torpedo of 160 mm (6.3 inches) with a 54 ring gauge, made only for Cohiba. It comes in the official Boîte Nature box of 10 cigars, and a tubed version in packs of three has been available since 2013.
When was the Cohiba Piramides Extra released?
Habanos presented it in February 2012 at the Welcoming Night of the XIV Festival del Habano in Havana. It was the first figurado to become part of Cohiba’s permanent Línea Clásica.
How is the Cohiba Piramides Extra rated?
Cigar Aficionado scored it 94 points and ranked it No. 16 in its Top 25 Cigars of 2023, then gave it 95 points in February 2025. Reviewers describe chestnut, almond, cinnamon, vanilla and oak in a medium to full Cohiba.