Cohiba
Spectre (Limited Edition)
Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut-grown Habano (7-year aged) wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; San Andrés, Vuelta Abajo and Criollo 98 filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Cohiba
- Wrapper
- Connecticut-grown Habano (7-year aged)
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- San Andrés, Vuelta Abajo and Criollo 98
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) uses a Connecticut-grown Habano (7-year aged) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Spectre (Limited Edition) taste like?
Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) uses a Connecticut-grown Habano (7-year aged) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Spectre (Limited Edition)?
Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) 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 Spectre (Limited Edition) made?
Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) use?
Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) uses a Connecticut-grown Habano (7-year aged) wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with San Andrés, Vuelta Abajo and Criollo 98 filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition) come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (2024) (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Cohiba Spectre (Limited Edition)?
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 Spectre (Limited Edition)?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Spectre (Limited Edition)?
Cigars with a similar build include La Galera Habano, Davidoff Escurio and Crux Cigars Guild. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.