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Old World
Crafted in Cuba — the birthplace of the handmade premium cigar. Centuries of terroir, Habanos tradition, and a strictly regulated industry define every leaf.
Leaf Composition
Filler incorporates rare Medio Tiempo leaf — found on fewer than 10% of tobacco plants.
Growing Region — Vuelta Abajo
World's most storied tobacco; produces wrapper, binder, and filler of unmatched complexity
The most storied tobacco growing region in the world. Limestone-rich lowland soil in western Cuba. Produces the wrapper, binder, and filler used by virtually all Habanos S.A. brands. The unique soil chemistry — red clay over limestone — and the morning mists from the Viñales valley create conditions impossible to replicate elsewhere.
Flavour Profile
producer baselineThe Brand
Cuba's prestige brand, created in 1966 as a gift for Fidel Castro. Initially made only for diplomatic gifts. Released commercially in 1982. Produced exclusively at El Laguito by Cuba's most skilled rollers.
Línea 1492 launched: Siglo I–V released
To mark the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas, Habanos S.A. launches the Línea 1492 range (Siglo I through V) under the Cohiba brand. The Siglo VI is added in 2002 to complete the line.
First commercial release
Cohiba is released commercially for the first time, initially only available in Cuba and through Habanos S.A. export. The brand quickly becomes the global symbol of Cuban premium cigars.
Created for Fidel Castro at El Laguito
Cohiba is created in 1966 as a personal brand for Fidel Castro, made exclusively as diplomatic gifts. The brand is named after the indigenous Taíno word for tobacco. Rollers at El Laguito are Cuba's most skilled.
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