The Cohiba Medio Siglo represents a significant addition to Cohiba's prestigious Siglo line, introduced to the market in late 2016. This cigar offers enthusiasts a shorter smoking experience while maintaining the refined characteristics that have made the Siglo series legendary among Cuban cigar aficionados worldwide.
Vitula Specifications
| Cigar Name | Medio Siglo |
| Factory Name | Medio Siglo |
| Ring Gauge | 52 |
| Length | 102 mm (4 inches) |
| Official Weight | 11.42 grams |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Year | 2016 |
Packaging Options
Cohiba offers the Medio Siglo in two distinct presentation formats to suit different preferences and occasions:
- Display box containing 15 aluminum tubed cigars, arranged in 5 cardboard packs of 3 cigars each
- Varnished slide lid box holding 25 cigars
Bands and Tubes
The Medio Siglo features Cohiba's Standard band E, maintaining the brand's iconic visual identity. For those selecting the tubed version, each cigar comes protected in a premium aluminum tube, ensuring optimal preservation and making them excellent choices for travel or gifting.
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 29 enthusiast reviews, the Medio Siglo delivers a nuanced smoking experience with an overall rating of 3.83 out of 5. The cigar scores consistently across all measured categories—elegance, balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste—each receiving a rating of 3.
The flavor profile reveals a sophisticated blend dominated by creamy and sweet notes:
- Primary Notes: Butter, coffee, hay, honey, and biscuit form the core flavor foundation
- Secondary Characteristics: Mocha, spice, grass, and floral undertones add depth
- Subtle Accents: Wood, cedar, citrus, cream, and leather provide complexity
- Occasional Nuances: Caramel, nuts, oak, tea, baking spices, earth, chocolate varieties, mint, pepper, and vanilla appear throughout the smoking experience
Additional tasting notes reported by reviewers include almond, cinnamon, various fruit notes, honeycomb, and distinctive Cuban tobacco characteristics often described as "twang."
Release History
The Medio Siglo entered production as a regular addition to Cohiba's portfolio in 2016. This release expanded the Siglo line, offering smokers a shorter format that doesn't compromise on the blend's signature elegance and complexity. The cigar remains in current production as part of Cohiba's standard offerings.