Cohiba Genios (FEB 2008)

[jerseyjay]

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It is time for another ‘forbidden fruit.’ This time we are smoking Cohiba Genios, a maduro version of widely recognized Cohiba brand. Some refer to Genios as aesthetically pleasant, vein & seam free, silky smooth cigar. My visual experience was quite the opposite. Although overall presentation, including dark wrapper and classy looking Cohiba band, was extremely appealing, the wrapper itself looked fairly rough & grainy with noticeable seams. In addition, not as oily as described by fellow cigar smokers. I’m not picky when it comes to the appeal but I did have high expectation for Cohiba Genios in flavor department. Fortunately, the cigar didn’t disappoint. First third didn’t deliver much. A touch of spice and coffee came on and off every few puffs. Right around second third, just when I was about to check out, Cohiba Genios’ flavors ramped up to the point where my mouth was salivating and lusting more complexity. Insane amount of chocolate, sweetness, nuttiness, with refined spicy notes, came through almost each puff. Total bliss ! Entire second and large portion of last third continued in the same fashion. Draw was excellent and burn, although not razor sharp, was close to perfection. Cigar burned without any touch-ups throughout entire experience.

[Ghabanos]

love the photos on your blog...this is the next box that I am going to get.

[jerseyjay]

love the photos on your blog...this is the next box that I am going to get.

When you get it, let me know your thoughts. I'm debating whether to get Secretos next.

[pedrodepacas]

Thanks for the review and the photos on your blog look great. I'll have to add these to the need to buy list.

[Ghabanos]

Havent pick them up yet as I have to wait for my next paycheck. But I did want to ask: what was the strength like?

[jerseyjay]

Havent pick them up yet as I have to wait for my next paycheck. But I did want to ask: what was the strength like?

For me personally, medium to medium-full toward the end.

[Puros Y Vino]

Great photos Jay!! From the EXIF info I see you're using a Nikon D3 camera. I'm a Canon 20D guy myself. I need to make some setting adjustments to get my colours to "pop" like that. That last shot is epic. I can see why you make a living off of photography.

And the Cohiba Genios are one of my favourites. Loads of chocolate, earthy notes, coffee. Mild/medium bodied. IMO better than the BHK52.

[jerseyjay]

Great photos Jay!! From the EXIF info I see you're using a Nikon D3 camera. I'm a Canon 20D guy myself. I need to make some setting adjustments to get my colours to "pop" like that. That last shot is epic. I can see why you make a living off of photography.

And the Cohiba Genios are one of my favourites. Loads of chocolate, earthy notes, coffee. Mild/medium bodied. IMO better than the BHK52.

Thanks bud !

Canon 20D is a great camera. If you are shooting RAW, don't forget to post-process your digital negatives. RAW outputs usually come out flat, hence RAW. Slight Level / Curves adjustments will place you where you need to be. Good luck !

[cementhead339]

I have a box on the way, looking forward to trying them out. i saw a nice box on the live humidor last night, sure looked tempting.

[hoser]

I have a box on the way, looking forward to trying them out. i saw a nice box on the live humidor last night, sure looked tempting.

So...what did you think?

[mk05]

I have the 07 ors. They exhibit light spice in the beginning with some cream, then toast as the light spice subsides, then towards the end it builds up to a graham cracker, luxurious half and half cream, along with some strength. Medium body at most.