Cohiba Cigars

Brand History

Cohiba Cigars have earned their place among the world’s most sought-after premium cigars by combining meticulous tobacco selection, refined blending, and decades of heritage. The name Cohiba comes from the Taíno word for the bundles of tobacco leaves smoked by the indigenous people of the Caribbean, reflecting a tobacco tradition that predates modern cigar making. For the non-Cuban portfolio available in the United States, every Cohiba cigar is handcrafted in the Dominican Republic using carefully aged wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos, delivering a clean draw, even burn, and layered tasting notes of cedar, earth, cocoa, pepper, roasted nuts, and subtle sweetness that continue to impress seasoned smokers and newcomers alike.

The Cohiba name first appeared in Cuba in the 1960s as an exclusive cigar reserved for government officials before becoming available internationally. In the U.S. market, General Cigar Company introduced the Dominican-made Cohiba Red Dot in the 1970s under the guidance of Daniel Núñez, creating a separate legacy built on premium Dominican tobacco and exceptional consistency. Today, the portfolio includes renowned lines such as Red Dot, Black, Blue, Royale, Riviera, and Serie M, each balancing ligero, seco, and aged tobaccos from carefully selected terroirs. Every blend is developed to achieve harmony from first light to the final inch, with every vitola reflecting the precision behind one of the industry’s most respected names. 

Whether you’re reaching for your first Cohiba or adding another box to your humidor, these cigars fit everything from a relaxed evening with bourbon to a celebratory gathering where complexity matters. Their elegant presentation, refined construction, and consistent performance have made cohibas a benchmark for premium cigars without losing sight of their deep Caribbean roots. Shop Cohiba cigars at Cigar Country and enjoy the confidence of our factory-direct sourcing and 70/70 climate control humidors, helping every cigar arrive fresh, properly conditioned, and ready to smoke.

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Popular Blend: Points & details

To understand the legacy behind this non-Cuban cigar brand, we must analyze the specific blend it has used and continues to use in each of its blends

Cohiba Red Dot: This iconic medium-full bodied blend is constructed with a toothy African Cameroon wrapper over a Jember binder and a lush Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. It provides a natural perfectly balanced draw and a consistent burn. The tasting notes feature a sophisticated mix of sweet cedar, roasted nuts, and a touch of caramel. It is the flagship Dominican profile that built the brand’s modern reputation.  It comes in Churchill, Corona, Lonsdale,Robusto, Pequeño & Toro sizes

Cohiba Black: A medium-full bodied powerhouse designed for smokers who prefer a darker, oilier vitola. It utilizes a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, wrapping a robust Dominican filler. It comes in Churchill, Corona, Giant Tube, Robusto, and Supremo sizes, all of which are known for their dense construction and rich flavor profile. Enjoy intense notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and black pepper.

Cohiba Blue: A highly approachable medium-full entry into the portfolio, Cigars within this blend have received ratings ranging from 85 to 86 points from Cigar Aficionado;the highest-rated was the Cohiba Blue Rothschild with 86 points. This blend is available in Robusto, Rothschild, Toro, 7 x 70 ring gauge, and Churchill size. It features a reddish Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA) wrapper, a Honduran binder, and a three-country filler blend from Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. The Master Blender formulated this to provide creamy earthiness, a smooth finish, and a razor-sharp burn. 

Cohiba Connecticut: For those seeking a medium bodied option, this blend features a pristine Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Inside, a Mexican San Andrés binder holds a delicate mix of Brazilian and Dominican filler tobaccos. Includes cigars that have received ratings ranging from 87 to 89 points from Cigar Aficionado. Tasting notes feature nuances of fresh cream, toasted almonds, and mild white pepper, making it perfect for a morning smoke. This blend is available predominantly in Robusto, Toro, and Gigante sizes.

Cohiba Macassar: This medium-full strength offering is a tribute to luxury and aged tobacco. Draped in a proprietary Connecticut Habano wrapper, it uses a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers that have spent extra time in the aging room. Cigars within this line have earned ratings of up to 89 points from Cigar Aficionado. Its profile yields prominent wood, baking spice, and subtle leather notes.

Cohiba Nicaragua: A medium-full blend that embraces a heavier, spicier terroir. It features a dark Honduran Jamastran Colorado Oscuro wrapper and a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder, holding a core of robust Nicaraguan fillers rich in heavy ligero leaves. Noting its intense spice, dark cocoa, and deep earthiness that appeal to seasoned smokers.  You’ll find it in the following ring gauges: 4 7/8 x 50, 5 x 52, 5 1/4 x 54, and 6 x 60.

Cohiba Riviera: A full bodied blend that represents the brand’s first box-pressed offering. It uses a Mexican San Andrés a Honduran Connecticut binder, and a complex filler blend from Honduras, Condega, Estelí y Jamastran. With individual cigars receiving ratings ranging from 88 to 92 points from Cigar Aficionado, it delivers a smooth, complex draw packed with tasting notes of dark chocolate and cracked black pepper.  You can find it in Toro, Perfecto and Robusto.

Cohiba Royale: a great medium-full blend in the lineup, featuring a flawless Nicaraguan wrapper, a Dominican Piloto Cubano binder, and fillers from Nicaragua. It has the least variety of all the blends. Cigar Aficionado granted this blend a 89 to 91-point rating, depending on the cigar. Regardless of the ring gauge you select, this cigar delivers a robust, heavy profile filled with black cherry, cocoa, and earth.You can buy Cohiba Royale cigars in Robusto, Toro, and Gran Royale sizes.