Cohiba Siglo VI Ceramic Jar

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I was there by myself on a solo expedition for two that I went on alone. You know the feeling — bittersweet, not unlike a dark chocolate that’s just a smidgen too high on the cacao. It was one of those journeys where you go off in search of yourself, only to realize how much you miss the racket of home. I had a bottle of local brandy, a pile of books I wasn’t reading, and an enormous glazed ceramic jar that was like an anchor in my luggage.

Juxtaposed against the gnarled, dust-filled atmosphere, that jar proudly rested on the rough-hewn oak table. It was the Cohiba Siglo VI Ceramic Jar. I had kept it for a “special occasion,” but up there, where the clouds were draped over me and the silence was so thick you could chew on it, I realized that waiting for that special moment is just an excuse to let time slide through your fingers. I popped the seal, listened to that crypst Keep.
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of pressurized air whooshing out, and then the fragrance of 25 well-rested Cubans filled up that room.

It didn’t dispel my loneliness, but it definitely put a little heart into that lonely feeling. The Transition
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Cohiba Siglo VI. it isn’t just a cigar. When you yank it out of a humidified ceramic jar like that, it’s an event.

I’ve smoked plenty of Siglo VIs out of cardboard packs and aluminum tubes, but there’s something about seeing them sitting together in a bunch, gently aging in their own oils inside a sealed jar that changes the game. There’s a reason this is the flagship of the Línea 1. It’s heavy, it’s intimidating, and in that cabin, it was just the friend I needed. Construction: The “Cannon Shot”

I’ve got to say, the “Cañonazo” vitola, which literally means cannon shot in English, is a piece of engineering brilliance.

Taking it in hand, there on the mountain air, I noticed first its weight. It feels substantial. The wrapper that classic Colorado tone, there’s a slight oiliness to it, you can feel the oils as you handle it and there’s a very light sheen that tells me the El Laguito rollers weren’t racing through their day. I didn’t discover any unpleasant soft spots; it was firm but gave just a little, like a nicely broken-in leather glove.

The pre-light draw and the urge for a simpler timeThere were more memories, returning with pain on that pre flight draw though. I snipped the cap — nice clean triple-cap finish — and made a cold draw. It had the flavor of sweet hay and old cedar. Cuban tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region has its own unique fragrance that you simply can’t get anywhere else.

It’s earthy but clean. The jar does a great job when it comes to maintaining the perfect humidity levels in these sticks. These cigars had a soft texture to them, aided by the built-in humidifier on the lid. I’ve had Siglo VIs that were slightly bound in the past, but these felt like they’d been roar ready to belch out of the ceramic.

The Flavor Profile: A Three-Act Play The Ingredients 2 Cubes butter 3 Cups sugar – reserved 1 Stick cinnamon, crushed 1 ORANGE, Zest and juice of Grated NUTMEG Tom and Mackenzie COFFEE MUGS Processes!

The First Third: The Alarm Bell

One-torch lighter in hand, I torched the foot, toasting it slowly and steadily as the mountain wind wailed aggressively, shaking my cabin windowpanes

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The first few puffs were a surprisingly powerful punch. You get a hit of white pepper right at the back of your throat, but it’s not violent. It’s more like a greeting. Five minutes later that pepper calmed down and the core profile of cedar and leather reared its head.

The white smoke that filled the cabin and hung listless in the stagnant air was thick. It’s a medium-bodied beginning, quite refined, very “Cohiba.”
The Second Third: The Sweet Spot

By the time I reached the second third, that cigar really started to ramp up.

Dedication to Crafting Just see the barrel fermentation of the filler leaves. I began to get those nice notes of roasted coffee and cream. It’s smooth—dangerously smooth. There’s a honey-like sweetness that sneaks in there from time to time, skirting the edges of toasted nut flavor.

I sat there, watching the boiling clefts and darkening peaks, feeling for one minute as if everything were less bittersweet, more just sweet It wasn’t much. This is the section of the Siglo VI that leads to people chasing these jars. It’s balanced. Nothing’s competing for focus; it’s a nice, solid marriage of flavors.

Third Act: The Rich Conclusion

When I got to the last third, it was just solid medium-full.

The creaminess stepped aside for a deeper, earthier personality. I detected dark chocolate, rich leather and a little more of that spiciness from before. It didn’t get hot, though. As I neared the nub, construction still held.

The ash was white-grey, albeit compactly holding on in dense chunks—proof of the long-filler. It ends lush and soothing, with a aftertaste of toasted bread and cocoa. I invested about 80 minutes in that single cigar — and I didn’t want it to end. Pairing: Keeping it Simple

When you are smoking something as complex as this one, you do not want a drink that screams on top of it.

In that cabin I went with a splash of local brandy, but if I’m back home, I’d probably recommend a clean espresso or perhaps a Highland scotch — something with heather and honey in it, but not too much peat. You want something that matches the creaminess of the Siglo VI. RumIf you are a rum fan, get out the 7-year-old Havana Club: It’s traditional and it’s traditional for a very good reason. The molasses sweetness in the rum is well-matched with the cedar character of the cigar.

The Jar is More Than a Looker

I need to discuss the jar for a moment. It’s a chunky slab of ceramic, decorated with that classic Cohiba yellow, black and white checkerboard. It stands 25 centimeters tall, so it does occupy some desk real estate. But it isn’t just for show.

It seals tight, and the humidifier on the lid does work. “If you’re going to collect it, this is a sound way to age these sticks.” If you take a box of 25 cigars and put it in a wooden humidor, they breathe a certain way. They soak in this ceramic jar. The flavors marry over the course of time, because the environment is so stable. For someone who takes their preservation seriously, it’s a bespoke piece of kit.

The Verdict

Now, now — I’m not going to tell you this is the one cigar for all time.

But I will tell you that the Cohiba Siglo VI in its ceramic jar is a high standard, consistent experience. It’s for the person who wants what is genuinely superior about Cuba without the sting of its more aggressive blends. It’s elegant, it’s nuanced, and it’s reliable. Was it worth dragging a giant, heavy ceramic jar halfway around the world to a lonely cabin in the mountains?

Absolutely. It made a bittersweet night of reflection something I will never forget, and then some. It’s a “cannon shot” of flavor that somehow remains graceful from beginning to end. If you can get your hands on one, and you have the room on your shelf for it, take it.

Just don’t save it for a “special occasion” to uncork. Just being alive and having some good light is cause enough. Solid.