Cohiba Siglo V

Box of 25, 6 5/8 x 43

Introduction: When Size Meets Subtlety

In the Cohiba Siglo series, the Siglo V is the titan that refuses to shout. Launched in 2002, this 6 3/4″ x 43 dalia is where grandeur meets grace. I first encountered it on a starless Havana night, the cigar’s glow cutting through the darkness like a lighthouse. The Siglo V isn’t just a cigar—it’s a marathon of flavor, a slow burn through Cuba’s soul.

Chapter 1: Origins—The Siglo Series’ Pinnacle

The Siglo series was Cohiba’s answer to the new millennium—a bridge between its revolutionary roots and global ambition. The Siglo V, with its dalia vitola (6 3/4″ x 43), became the series’ apex. Longer than the Siglo IV, slimmer than the Siglo VI, it’s a study in balance: imposing yet refined.

For the full Siglo saga, explore our Siglo Series Guide.

Chapter 2: Craftsmanship—The Majesty of Medio Tiempo

The Siglo V’s essence lies in its medio tiempo leaves—tobacco’s magnum opus. Harvested from the sun-drenched crowns of Vuelta Abajo plants, these leaves endure Cohiba’s legendary triple fermentation:

1. First Fermentation: 30 days in cedar pilones, purging bitterness.
2. Second Fermentation: 60 days to coax out caramel and nutmeg.
3. Third Fermentation: 90 days of Cohiba-exclusive alchemy.

Aged for three years, the result is a cigar that’s silkier than a Havana salsa dancer’s spin.

“Most cigars are rushed,” says [Insert torcedor name], a roller whose hands have shaped decades of history. “The Siglo V? It’s a novel. Every puff, a chapter.”

Chapter 3: Flavor Profile—An Epic in Three Acts

First Third: The prologue—cedar and cream, like a leather-bound book in a Havana library. A whisper of toasted almond teases the journey ahead.

Second Third: The plot thickens. Caramelized walnuts and Cuban coffee surge in, bold as a timba rhythm. The draw? Effortless, relentless—a velvet train to flavor Valhalla.

Final Third: The climax. Cinnamon spice detonates, tempered by a honeyed sweetness that lingers like a jazz outro. The finish? Clean, with a white pepper kick that demands an immediate relight.

Chapter 4: Cultural Context—Smoke as Heritage

I shared a Siglo V with a poet in Old Havana, her words as sharp as the cigar’s draw. “This,” she said, ash defying gravity, “is how Cuba writes love letters.” In a city where every cracked facade hides a story, the Siglo V is an epic poem.

For more on Cohiba’s storied past, visit our Cohiba Legacy Hub.

Chapter 5: Comparisons—Siglo V vs. The Titans

• Siglo IV: The corona gorda. Shorter, denser. A sprint vs. the V’s marathon.
• Siglo VI: The Churchill. Bolder, beefier. For when subtlety takes a backseat.
• Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2: The creamy rival. Milder, less complex. A sonnet to the V’s saga.

Chapter 6: The Price of Grandeur—Worth the Splurge?

The Siglo V isn’t for the thrifty. But let’s be real: you’re not buying a cigar. You’re acquiring:

• Rarity: Limited to 15,000 boxes annually.
• Craft: 300+ hands per cigar.
• Legacy: A taste of what fueled Che’s midnight strategizing.

“Overpriced?” snorted a Tokyo collector. “Only if you think Shakespeare should’ve written tweets.”

Chapter 7: Pairing Perfection—Elevate the Experience

• Morning: Pair with a café bombón (espresso with condensed milk) to highlight the caramel notes.
• Evening: Complement with a 20-year-old tawny port—the sweeter, the better.
• Late Night: Contrast with a truffle salted caramel. You’ll thank me at dawn.

Conclusion: The Verdict

The Cohiba Siglo V is a masterclass in endurance—a cigar that rewards patience with layers of complexity. It’s the smoke you light when you want to disappear into another world.