About the Cohiba Siglo IV
The Cohiba Siglo IV belongs to the Linea 1492, the celebrated range unveiled in Havana in November 1992 to mark the five hundredth anniversary of Christopher Columbus reaching the New World. Each Siglo, the Spanish word for century, honors one of those five subsequent centuries, and the IV sits among the longest and broadest in the family. Rolled entirely by hand at the legendary El Laguito factory with long filler, it carries the trait that defines every Cohiba: filler leaves given an extra fermentation in barrels, a step found nowhere else in the Habanos portfolio.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third is creamy and inviting, with cedar leading the way and a soft honeyed sweetness settling on the lips. As you move into the middle, roasted nuts and a touch of black pepper add structure while the smoke stays smooth and medium in body. The final third tends to deepen, releasing earthy tones and a whisper of cocoa and chocolate spice that rounds out the experience without ever turning heavy.
Pairings
- Aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak echo the cigar’s creamy sweetness.
- A lightly peated single malt that frames the cedar and pepper notes.
- Freshly brewed espresso or a cup of dark roast coffee for the nutty, cocoa-tinged finish.
Aging and storage
Keep your Siglo IV resting in a well seasoned humidor held around 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and roughly 18 degrees Celsius. The blend smokes beautifully young, yet a year or two of patient aging tends to marry its flavors further, softening the pepper and coaxing out more of that signature barrel-fermented depth. Rotate your boxes occasionally and avoid sharp swings in humidity to preserve the wrapper’s sheen and the draw.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who prizes balance and refinement over raw power. Newcomers stepping up from milder formats will find the medium profile approachable, while seasoned aficionados appreciate the complexity that the wider Corona Gorda ring gauge allows to develop. If you want the prestige of Cohiba in a relaxed, unhurried smoke of around an hour, the Siglo IV rewards the time.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Cohiba Siglo IV?
It is a Corona Gorda vitola measuring 5.6 inches (143 mm) in length with a ring gauge of 46.
How strong is the Cohiba Siglo IV?
It is a medium-bodied cigar. The Linea 1492 is the lightest flavored line in the Cohiba range, making the Siglo IV smooth and accessible while still complex.
What makes Cohiba different from other Cuban cigars?
Cohiba is the only Habanos brand whose filler leaves undergo a third fermentation in barrels, which gives the smoke its distinctive aroma, creaminess, and signature character.
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.