Phailure Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 12DoC Review 3 - Cohiba Siglo II Today's review is of the Cohiba Siglo II. This is the first Cohiba I have ever smoked so I'm definitely no expert about the marque. I wasn't really sure what to expect as I've heard people go crazy about cohibas and others not care for them at all. The petit corona looked nice and the cap was placed very neatly. For some reason, the wrapper was darker near the veins which was strange. Construction was excellent. The draw was very neutral, not too firm, not too loose. I do like my draws a touch on the firm side but I definitely couldn't complain. The burn stayed straight the entire time. The Siglo II opened up with dark espresso and a hint of the cohiba grassiness. I've read about the cohiba grass notes and always wondered how on earth grass could possibly taste good in a smoke. Well I guess I solved that mystery today by experiencing my first cohiba. The grassiness was very faint and pleasant. The espresso and grass were soon joined by some cream. The flavors were very rich. While smoking it, I thought to myself, the siglo II had a perfect balance of the dark espresso characteristic of a RASS and the coffee cream of a good Montecristo. Throughout the smoke, hints of spice and lemon faded in and out. I was I think this stick is definitely worthy of all the praise it has been receiving. I'm going to give it a 92/100 (A-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanohal Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Good and true review. The Siglo 2 and the #1 are the only 2 in the series that are worth smokeing. ( but that is my opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Very nice review I've not tried the II yet, but it's on my short list. I certainly need some smaller cigars for the cold months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm going to give it a 92/100 (A-). Your review, and final ranking, are right on the money, Ph! The '06 Siglo II is a very good cigar now, and with time will be outstanding. Try a recent CoRo...;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokum Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Great review...I can't keep my hands of the Sig II's. Great smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco polo Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks for the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great King Rat Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Never had a 2 before. How do they stack up against sig1 or the CoRo? Nice review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls515 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 » Never had a 2 before. » » How do they stack up against sig1 or the CoRo? » » Nice review. I recently just added a box dated Jul 06 to my coolidor, I had to sample one. I noticed the spice dancing in and out myself in the second half of the cigar. The Cohiba cream was really nice in the first half until it opened up to the second half showing a little more body and lots more spice. Overall I really enjoyed the II and hope I can get a year of age on them. I'm a little biased against the CoRo as I only have smoked a few and wasn't overly excited about them. I'm sure if I revisited some of the 06s I'd be more impressed. The Sig I is good but I prefer spicier smokes, which in my experience, the II and IV deliver better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.harten Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 » I'm going to give it a 92/100 (A-). I could not agree more. I got a box of these about two weeks ago after hearing so many great reviews related to the 06's and man I had one OTT and it was incredible for how young it was. Cannot wait to try them again in 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqmunro Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 » Good and true review. The Siglo 2 and the #1 are the only 2 in the series » that are worth smokeing. ( but that is my opinion) The Siglo IV is great, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Maduro Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Excellent review once again. Grassiness, for lack of a better adjective, can be a delight for the tastebuds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco polo Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Great review, thanks! I look forward to trying these someday:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phailure Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 » I'm going to give it a 92/100 (A-). » » Your review, and final ranking, are right on the money, Ph! The '06 Siglo » II is a very good cigar now, and with time will be outstanding. Try a » recent CoRo...;-) I'll post a review of the CoRo from the sampler shortly ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 » Never had a 2 before. » » How do they stack up against sig1 or the CoRo? » » Nice review. The Siglo II are creamier than the Siglo I with a little more body in the Siglo 1. The Cohiba Robusto had more honey notes than the Siglo II but the same core of cream/coffee/grassiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 » The Siglo II are creamier than the Siglo II with a little more body. do you mean the silglo II, or the siglo II?! :-P You can't put a foot wrong in this place.......will edit now:-D just saying hello.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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