Lights vs Dark

[BobLobLaw]

A friend and I were amazed at how great the difference in wrapper color there was between boxes of 2006 Cohiba Piramides. We took the lightest wrapper box and the darkest and split it so we each had one box with both types for future comparison. The difference is striking.

[PigFish]

A friend and I were amazed at how great the difference in wrapper color there was between boxes of 2006 Cohiba Piramides. We took the lightest wrapper box and the darkest and split it so we each had one box with both types for future comparison. The difference is striking.

Nice pic mate. I prefer the lights myself.

[cigcars]

Lights for me. I don't know how to take Cuba's attempts at Maduros...they don't "do it" for me like their regulars

[jedipastor]

But the ones on the left aren't supposed to be "maduros" right? Isn't this just "wrapper variation?" Even so, that's a big variation, especially for an EL.

So did you smoke one of each? Were they different? I'm always curious to see if wrapper variation actually makes a difference in the stick as it smokes.

[bolivr]

Lights for me. I don't know how to take Cuba's attempts at Maduros...they don't "do it" for me like their regulars

Same here, still coming to terms with the little Secretos I have. Don't seem to have the richness of NC maduros, the CCs are lighter, drier flavours. Good to have as something different in the humi though

[BobLobLaw]

Looking at the uploaded picture the contrast is not as great as in person. The darker one is not a maduro version but just wrapper variation between boxes. I have not yet broken into the box to compare the two. Was considering it when I read a recent review that felt the cigars were in a sick period and needed more time. Granted that was only one persons opinion, but I smoke so infrequently and have so much to try that I decided why risk it. A side by side comparison is on my list though! Can't decide if I would go back to back on the same day, consecutive days, or try smoking both at once.

[frenchkiwi]

Can't decide if I would go back to back on the same day, consecutive days, or try smoking both at once.

I vote for same day at the same time (i.e. simultaneously; not smoking a whole one, then the other) if you really just want to figure out the difference. Cuts down the variables. Maybe do it with a fellow aficionado to get a 2nd opinion and help you keep'em both going. Or just wait until the day I knock on your door...

look forward to your results!

[Habanos2000]

I've seen wrapper shade variations like this in the past, although not to this extent on the Cohiba line. I remember getting Party SD4's that were dark chocolate, which I think look great with the red band. And then more recently I have boxes that are definately lighter in shade. But the boxes themselves are consistent in color and I think that's what they aim for.

A difference in flavor will be an interesting experiment. While I don't believe the color variations you're seeing were intentional, my money is on the cigars tasting pretty similar.

let us know!

[Dbone]

Great topic and picture mate. I'm going to be interested on the side-by-side review.

[Torpo]

+1. The side-by side review would be interesting.

[Colt45]

My box is like your darks - I like the lights myself. If you really want to get fancy with a side by side taste

comparison, smoke near a half of each at the same time, then swap wrappers

[tinknocker924]

for me the darker the better i love the oily sheen on a dark wrapper..

[El Presidente]

The darker wrappers were the more "A typical" Cohiba Piramide LE and what they were aiming for. Looking forward to your comparison!

[BobLobLaw]

I am currently in the midst of another blind test of ten robustos. I am an infrequent smoker so this will take me awhile. However, I will be sure to post the light vs dark comparison when it happens. I am now also thinking I will wait until I can grab my buddy with the other light/dark box so we can get two comparisons at the same time! It may be awhile, but when it happens I will for sure post.