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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.
This is my third Cohiba Genios and all three delivered fairly equal experience. If you are questioning Cohiba brand and enjoy rich maduros, this is the specimen to seek out. Absolute pleasure !
Country of Origin: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban Maduro
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Length: 5.5″
Ring: 52
Construction > OK
Burn > Great
Enjoy > Absolutely !
Recommend > Absolutely !
Buy > Absolutely ! (* N/A in USA *)
#1 by Hogman21 on May 3, 2011 - 7:51 am
Jay those pictures make me want one of them there cigars yum. Great job my friend. Sorry took me awhile to leave some love been very crazy.
#2 by Dalamscius on May 3, 2011 - 9:37 am
Awesome shots Jay! I love the splash of green in the background, really makes the pictures “pop”!
I gotta agree with your visual experience, my box was similar with the rough texture, small veins and lack of oilyness. But the tastes keep me going back! I will definitely look into buying more of these in the future!
#3 by Danny P on May 3, 2011 - 12:36 pm
Great shots Jay. I love these cigars as well. The construction seems to be top notch in that I have yet to get a bad one. I don’t think they are the most bang for your buck, but I buy them regardless.
#4 by Jeff Senske on May 3, 2011 - 11:45 pm
Sounds delicious Jay. Will add these to my list.
#5 by aya on May 7, 2011 - 3:21 am
Nice shots Jay.. I like the splash of green in the background too, it really makes the pictures “attractive”.. :) I like to smell the smoke of mighty cigar… It is painless to nose.. I don’t smoke I just like to smell the smoke of mighty cigar.How bout this Cohiba Genios,does it smoke smell’s good?? heheeh
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