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Whats most interesting about the Cohiba Maduro5 Genio is the cappa they have been using since early '09. A bit lighter in color than the tobacco currently used on the Secretos. Still, it seems to be almost the same wrapper as was used on the PSD#5 EL and Boli PB EL. Its Colorado Maduro and rough and almost crenelated texture. These wrappers burn beautifully and they have been a plus on the Genios, despite the loss in visual appeal.
I think these are under-appreciated cigars. I suspect that they have been victimized a bit by the Cohiba marca. If these had been an extension of another marca, or given their own marca, they would likely be celebrated. These are maduro wrappers cigars that have exquisite, exotic flavors. These are not Central America Maduros, not tar bombs or explosions of nicotine, but rather complex and smooth cigars that remind each smoker of a slightly different flavor. When smokers describe the Genios, they mention, coffee, espresso, cocoa powder, black licorice, madeira. I even heard one guy say it reminded him of his mother's burnt roast beef gravy.
I like these cigars and I suspect that we will discover they didnt make as many of these in '09 & '10 as they did in '07 and '08. If that trend continues the boxes of Genios(25) might become rare items. I think that would be a shame.
Enjoy your cigars.
Drew P
Cheers
Drew P
I think these are under-appreciated cigars. I suspect that they have been victimized a bit by the Cohiba marca. If these had been an extension of another marca, or given their own marca, they would likely be celebrated. These are maduro wrappers cigars that have exquisite, exotic flavors. These are not Central America Maduros, not tar bombs or explosions of nicotine, but rather complex and smooth cigars that remind each smoker of a slightly different flavor. When smokers describe the Genios, they mention, coffee, espresso, cocoa powder, black licorice, madeira. I even heard one guy say it reminded him of his mother's burnt roast beef gravy.
I like these cigars and I suspect that we will discover they didnt make as many of these in '09 & '10 as they did in '07 and '08. If that trend continues the boxes of Genios(25) might become rare items. I think that would be a shame.
Enjoy your cigars.
Drew P
Cheers
Drew P
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