Cohiba - Maduro vs Siglo line

[HoyoFan]

Hey all, I'm curious, what's the main difference in terms of flavor and body between the maduro line and the siglo line? Are the maduros similar to NC maduros where the leaves are left out longer and develop a fuller sweeter flavor? Since they come in similar vitolas I'm curious why the prices are so different.

thanks all!

[JohnS]

According to Habanos S.A's website, the Maduro 5 line has dark maduro wrappers specfically aged 5 years. The  Linea Clasica range and the Maduro 5 line are both classified as medium to full in flavour, whereas the Linea 1492 range (i.e. Siglos) is medium in flavour.

My theory is that the Maduro line and Clasica linea range both share mocha/cocoa-type flavours at their core whereas the Siglo line is more 'grass/hay'. The maduro wrappers bring out stronger espresso coffee flavours.

[ChampagneInHand]

My thoughts after smoking a fine box of the Maduro 5, are that these are more monolithic as a response to all of the non-Cuban Maduro wrapped cigars. They are a fine milk chocolate not too dissimilar from an Oliva V Melanio Maduro, but the Cohiba is just wee so smooth, and while not as complex as the Siglo lineup over time, the Maduro 5 line up are predictable and sumptuous as a very high end smoke that offers the smoothness, the hog ed elegance of a cigar that always provides that Godiva-esque experience, without the harshness or the unrefined manners you get from both Nica and Dominican based Maduro wrapped cigars.

The Maduro 5 line up really shouldn't be seen as a competitor to the Siglo smokes, but for people that prefer the cocoa wrapped NCs, showing that Cuba can make a stick that is more smooth and completely reliable in taste, class and refinement.

I love many good Maduro sticks from various NC marques, but none are as smooth as dye-free and as elegant repressed over and over again. It's not about the espresso or nicotine but than fine chocolate in your beautiful Cuban cigar.

Just One man's opinion. I know a lot of purists that hate the Maduro 5 line up.


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[seville23]

ChampagneInHand pretty much sums it up for me too. I don't see the Siglo's and Maduro 5's as rivals as the both offer a completely different smoke, just as the Siglo's are not a competitor to the Línea Clásica. Just my opinion, of course.

[jedipastor]

I'm 99% positive that the Cohiba maduros are simply Siglos with a maduro wrapper.  Meaning I think the Genios is literally a Siglo VI with a different wrapper.  If you like the Siglos and like maduro wrappers, these are a must try.

I will say that although I'm a fan of non-Cuban maduros, the Cuban maduros are different.  Flavor-wise I think it would be better to compare these with the LE wrappers than with non-Cuban maduro wrappers.  They are just ... well, to me they're awesome, but of course to each his own.  With age they can develop a syrupy sweetness that is unlike anything I've had in a cigar ... the 2009 LE Magnum 48s are a great example.

As to the cost ... they charge that because they can.  No other reason.  Sure a maduro wrapper is matured longer, but I don't think it justifies the price.  But hey, try them and see if it's worth it to you.  And try as many LEs as you can, as I think those wrappers are just as good if not better.

[HoyoFan]

Thanks fellas, sounds like I've gotta get my hands on a few samples of both!