Cohiba
Riviera
Cohiba Riviera is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at General Cigar. It pairs Mexican San Andrés wrapper; Honduran Connecticut binder; Honduran (Jamastrán, La Entrada) and Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Cohiba
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés
- Binder
- Honduran Connecticut
- Filler
- Honduran (Jamastrán, La Entrada) and Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- General Cigar
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 52 to 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCohiba Riviera uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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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What does Cohiba Riviera taste like?
Cohiba Riviera uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Riviera?
Cohiba Riviera is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Cohiba Riviera good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Cohiba Riviera made?
Cohiba Riviera is made in Nicaragua at General Cigar, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cohiba Riviera use?
Cohiba Riviera uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper over a Honduran Connecticut binder, with Honduran (Jamastrán, La Entrada) and Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cohiba Riviera come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6½ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cohiba Riviera?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Riviera?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Riviera?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.