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Red Dot

Cohiba Red Dot is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs African Cameroon wrapper; Indonesian Jember binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 49 to 7 × 49.

Maker
Cohiba
Wrapper
African Cameroon
Binder
Indonesian Jember
Filler
Dominican Piloto Cubano
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
General Cigar Dominicana
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 49 to 7 × 49

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Cohiba Red Dot uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

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.
  • Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Cohiba
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Cohiba Red Dot questions

What does Cohiba Red Dot taste like?

Cohiba Red Dot uses an African Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Cohiba Red Dot?

Cohiba Red Dot is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Cohiba Red Dot 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 Red Dot made?

Cohiba Red Dot is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Cohiba Red Dot use?

Cohiba Red Dot uses an African Cameroon wrapper over an Indonesian Jember binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Cohiba Red Dot come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5⅛ × 42), Robusto (5 × 49), Churchill (7 × 49) and Toro Tubo (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Cohiba Red Dot?

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 drink goes with Cohiba Red Dot?

With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Cohiba Red Dot?

Cigars with a similar build include Partagás Limited Reserve, Arturo Fuente Hemingway and La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.