About the Cohiba Piramides Limited Edition 2006 VINTAGE
The Cohiba Piramides Limited Edition 2006 VINTAGE belongs to Habanos’ coveted Edicion Limitada program, arriving as the sixth installment since the series began in 2000 and reaching international markets in 2007. Cohiba is the flagship marque of Cuban tobacco, and this release pairs that prestige with the dramatic torpedo silhouette of a true piramide. Rolled at 6 1/8 inches (156mm) by a 52 ring gauge, it carries a darker, more rugged wrapper than the standard Cohiba line, the leaf chosen specifically for the limited series. Each cigar is a tapered figurado that concentrates smoke toward a fine point, a format prized by experienced smokers for the way it builds flavor.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is balanced and layered, leading with black pepper, dark chocolate, and a toasted, almost burnt-marshmallow sweetness. Past the first inch the body fills out as toffee and roasted nuts join the chocolate core, lending a richer, dessert-like character. The final third turns more assertive, with earthy toast, cedar, and a return of pepper riding alongside notes of black coffee. The retrohale threads coffee and cocoa through a smooth, creamy finish that lingers well after the last draw.
Pairings
- An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak echo the cigar’s toffee and cedar notes.
- A robust black espresso or a dark roast coffee to mirror its roasted, chocolatey core.
- A peaty single malt Scotch for smokers who want the pepper and spice to stand up against bolder company.
Aging and storage
As a vintage limited edition, this Piramides was made to reward patience, and well-kept examples continue to round out and deepen with time. Keep it in a seasoned humidor held near 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 64 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The tapered head and dense fill respond beautifully to long rest, softening the pepper and allowing the chocolate and coffee tones to integrate. Stored properly, a cigar of this caliber holds and improves over many years.
Who it is for
This is a collector’s cigar and a connoisseur’s smoke rather than an everyday choice. The medium to full body and the demands of the figurado format suit seasoned smokers who appreciate complexity and are comfortable managing a tapered burn. Anyone building a Cohiba collection, marking a milestone, or seeking a genuinely aged Cuban limited edition will find this release worthy of the occasion.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Cohiba Piramides Edicion Limitada 2006?
It is a piramide (torpedo) figurado measuring 6 1/8 inches, about 156mm, with a 52 ring gauge.
How strong is this cigar?
It is medium to full in body, building from a balanced start to a more powerful, peppery finish, which makes it best suited to experienced smokers.
Why is the 2006 release considered special?
It is a Cohiba Edicion Limitada, part of Habanos’ limited series, and as a vintage from 2006 it carries the added depth and prestige of genuine age.
Explore more
Browse all Cohiba Cigars cigars, see our Cohiba Cigars price guide, or try the Cohiba Robustos and Cohiba Siglo VI. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
