For me, there’s nothing like the breeze from the northern winds in the summer in Greece. It makes the air refreshing and dry, a perfect chance to enjoy a good cigar with a sea view. And the cigar I’m smoking today is more than good. It’s a cigar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cohiba: the Cohiba Majestuoso 1966.
I will have a double espresso and sparkling water with lime and ice: my go-to pairing when enjoying a fine cigar.
This is a 58 × 150 mm (5⅞″) vitola that came in 1,966 numbered humidors of 20 pieces. The factory name is Majestuosos 58. It was rolled in 2018; it is thick and smells great. The velvety wrapper looks fragile, so I will be careful with it. I do a punch cut and the draw is spot on.
It smells of earthy, sweet hay and reminds me a lot of the smell of cured tobacco leaves I experienced on a recent trip to Cuba.
Cold draw
The cold draw gives me grass and leather.
First third
Wow! First draw when lit and it’s already sweet. Aging is a great thing!
I get a variety of flavours: grass, honey, leather and a buttery smooth feeling.
Due to the big ring gauge, every draw brings a lot of earthy, sweet flavours. The retrohale reveals some sweet chamomile. I get no acidic taste at all at the moment. Not that I would mind it, just for completeness.
Second third
There is this grassy hay flavour that is sweet and numbs the tongue, which I have only encountered in other great Cohiba cigars so far (Novedosos, 55 Ideales). Another common characteristic with its cousins is the clove-like spicy note.
There are also hints of smokiness and an umami note. The flavour in the second third is now more intense.
What a treat to smoke this cigar in front of such a nice view! There are many smooth cigars, but this one is both full-flavoured and elegant.
I will remove the black band as late as possible to ensure the structural integrity of the vitola.
Final third
I’m in the final third now. One thing I notice is how aromatic this cigar is. The quality of the tobacco is top notch. The flavour is stronger now and very pleasant.
Conclusion
The Cohiba Majestuoso 1966 is a remarkable cigar that showcases the best of what Cohiba has to offer. From its rich flavours to its elegant profile, it is a true celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary. The high-quality aged tobacco is evident in every puff. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the world of cigars, this vitola is sure to impress.
