Cohiba
Blue
Cohiba Blue is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Honduran (Olancho San Agustín) wrapper; Honduran Habano binder; Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- Cohiba
- Wrapper
- Honduran (Olancho San Agustín)
- Binder
- Honduran Habano
- Filler
- Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 5½ × 50 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Cohiba Blue yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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How strong is Cohiba Blue?
Cohiba Blue is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Cohiba Blue good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Cohiba Blue made?
Cohiba Blue is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cohiba Blue use?
Cohiba Blue uses a Honduran (Olancho San Agustín) wrapper over a Honduran Habano binder, with Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Ometepe and Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cohiba Blue come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (5½ × 50), Churchill (7½ × 50), Toro (6 × 54) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cohiba Blue?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What cigars are similar to Cohiba Blue?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Inspirado Black, Dunhill Aged Maduro and Montesino Diplomatico Maduro. They share medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.