Launched in 2007, the Cohiba Secretos quickly became a distinguished offering within the brand's renowned Maduro 5 line of dark, rich cigars. This compact vitola showcases the brand's commitment to crafting exceptional maduro-wrapped cigars, featuring tobaccos that undergo extended aging processes to develop remarkable depth and character.
Vitola Specifications
| Name | Secretos |
| Factory Name | Secretos |
| Ring Gauge | 40 |
| Length | 110 mm (4⅜ inches) |
| Official Weight | 7.50 grams |
Construction and Aging
Each Cohiba Secretos is entirely handmade, reflecting the traditional Cuban cigar-making expertise. What distinguishes this cigar from standard production is its carefully selected maduro wrapper, which undergoes a minimum of five years of aging before being used. The binder and filler tobaccos receive three years of aging, ensuring a well-developed and refined smoking experience.
Packaging and Presentation
The Secretos features Cohiba's distinctive Maduro bands, specifically Band A and Band B, which elegantly distinguish this line from other Cohiba offerings. The cigar is presented in black lacquered boîte nature boxes, available in two configurations: boxes of 10 cigars and boxes of 25 cigars. Both packaging options were released alongside the cigar's debut in 2007.
Status and Availability
Released on January 1, 2007, the Cohiba Secretos remains a current regular production cigar in the Cohiba portfolio, continuing to be available to enthusiasts worldwide.
Consumer Ratings
Based on 18 consumer reviews, the Cohiba Secretos has earned the following average scores (rated on a 5-point scale):
| Elegance | 4.00 |
| Balance | 4.00 |
| Strength | 3.00 |
| Complexity | 3.00 |
| Aftertaste | 4.00 |
| Overall Rating | 4.17 |
Tasting Profile
Reviewers have identified a diverse array of flavors in the Cohiba Secretos. The most prominent notes include:
- Coffee – noted in 13 reviews
- Grass – noted in 12 reviews
- Hay – noted in 11 reviews
- Chocolate – noted in 9 reviews
- Cocoa – noted in 4 reviews
- Cream – noted in 3 reviews
- Earth – noted in 3 reviews
- Honey – noted in 3 reviews
- Milk Chocolate – noted in 3 reviews
- Baking Spice – noted in 2 reviews
- Floral – noted in 2 reviews
- Tobacco – noted in 2 reviews
- Bitter Chocolate – noted in 1 review
- Cedar – noted in 1 review
- Citrus – noted in 1 review
- Oak – noted in 1 review
- Spice – noted in 1 review
The flavor profile suggests a medium-bodied smoke with rich coffee and grassy characteristics, complemented by sweet chocolate and cocoa undertones—a combination that reflects the enhanced complexity delivered by the aged maduro wrapper.