Cohiba Siglo V
The Cohiba Siglo V is the fifth size in the Línea 1492 range of Cuban Cohiba cigars, a long and slim cigar of the type usually called a lonsdale. Its dimensions, name and ratings are documented by Wikipedia, Cigar Aficionado and retailers; where they differ, this article says so.
Quick facts
| Item | What sources report |
|---|---|
| Name | Cohiba Siglo V (Línea 1492) |
| Country of origin | Cuba |
| Factory vitola | Dalia |
| Common name | Lonsdale |
| Length | 6 3/4 in (about 170 to 171.5 mm, depending on the source) |
| Ring gauge | 43 (about 17 mm) |
| Tobacco | Cuban filler, binder and wrapper |
| Strength | Medium (standard) and medium-full (Tubo), per Cigar Aficionado |
| Cigar Aficionado scores | 91 points (standard, issue of 1 December 2013); 94 points (Siglo V Tubo, issue of 1 January 2010, No. 2 in the magazine's Top 25 of 2009) |
Place in the Línea 1492
The Siglo V is one of six sizes in the Línea 1492, a range of Cuban Cohiba cigars from Habanos S.A. According to the Wikipedia entry for the brand, the line was first released in 1992 with Siglo I through Siglo V, and the Siglo VI was added in 2002. The same entry says the line commemorates Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the Americas, and that each size is named for a century since the arrival of Columbus in 1492. The "V" therefore refers to the fifth of those centuries and not to a count of anything on the cigar itself.
Within the range, the Siglo V is the longest of the six. The others run from the 4 in by 40 Siglo I to the 5 7/8 in by 52 Siglo VI; the Siglo V is the only lonsdale in the range.
Size and vitola
Wikipedia's table lists the Siglo V at 6 3/4 inches by 43 ring gauge, which it converts to 171.5 mm by 17 mm. A Swiss retailer states 170 mm and a 43 ring gauge, and retailer listings give 6 3/4 in. Cigar Aficionado's rating page also lists 6 3/4 in by 43. The small gap between 170 and 171.5 mm is a rounding difference and not a disagreement about the size.
Two names are in use for the same cigar. Its factory name (vitola de galera) is Dalia, as given by Wikipedia and retailer listings. Trade writers and retailers who prefer a market name call a cigar of this length and thickness a lonsdale, and Cigar Aficionado lists it under that name. Neither term describes a different cigar.
The name
"Siglo" is Spanish for century. The Línea 1492 is named after the year of Columbus's first voyage, and the Siglo numbers count the centuries since. No source checked ties the numbers to any difference in tobacco between sizes. Wikipedia describes Cohiba tobacco in general as coming from the Vuelta Abajo and receiving a third fermentation in wooden barrels at El Laguito, which is a statement about the brand, not about this size. Cigar Aficionado adds that Siglo production has been confined almost exclusively to the Partagás factory in Havana.
Flavour
Cigar Aficionado's review, which rated the standard Siglo V at 91 points in December 2013, describes it as attractively made with a three-seam cap and a tawny wrapper. The reviewer's notes move from a salty, woody start to fresh tobacco and coffee, and finish spicy with a eucalyptus character. The magazine classes the strength as medium; its separate review of the Siglo V Tubo rates it medium-full.
A review on the online-cigars.com blog, also rating it medium, reports an opening of light spice and creamy cedar, leather in the middle, and cocoa with a hint of roasted nuts near the end, calls the construction impeccable with an even burn and easy draw, and scores it 90 out of 100. The two reviews agree on a medium body but describe different flavours. Individual cigars vary, and age, storage and the date of manufacture all change what is in the smoke.
Ratings
Cigar Aficionado's database includes two Siglo V entries. The standard cigar scored 91 points in the December 2013 issue. The tubed version (Siglo V Tubo) scored 94 points in the January 2010 issue and was ranked No. 2 in the magazine's Top 25 cigars of 2009. The scores come from different years and different samples, so they do not show that tubed cigars are better than untubed ones.
Non-Cuban Cohiba
The name Cohiba is also used on a separate range of cigars made outside Cuba and sold in the United States. They are a different product with a different blend and different sizes. For example, trade coverage of the 2026 releases mentions the non-Cuban Cohiba Serie M Reserva Plata, a 6 by 52 toro made in Miami at El Titan de Bronze. According to halfwheel, Scandinavian Tobacco Group moved the non-Cuban Cohiba brand from its General Cigar division to its Forged division, effective 2 February. None of this applies to the Cuban Siglo V, which is made in Cuba from Cuban tobacco and distributed by Habanos S.A.
When reading a review, check which Cohiba it covers. A score or tasting note for a non-Cuban Cohiba says nothing reliable about the Cuban Siglo V.
How does it compare with the other Línea 1492 sizes?
- Siglo I and II: Petit coronas by market name (factory vitolas Perla, 4 in by 40, and Mareva, 5 1/8 in by 42), both shorter than the Siglo V.
- Siglo III: A Corona Grande (long corona) at 6 1/8 in by 42, the closest to the Siglo V in length.
- Siglo IV: A Corona Gorda (grand corona) at 5 5/8 in by 46, thicker and shorter than the Siglo V.
- Siglo VI: A Cañonazo (robusto extra) at 5 7/8 in by 52, the thickest in the range.
No source checked gives a reliable official smoking time for the Siglo V. A cigar of this length is generally a sit-down smoke, but the time depends on pace and conditions.
How can you check authenticity?
No Habanos checklist specific to the Siglo V was retrieved for this article, so these points are general ones that follow from the facts above:
- The size should match the published 6 3/4 in by 43. A box described as a Siglo V with very different dimensions deserves a closer look.
- The cigar should be described as Cuban, and the seller should be able to answer questions about origin.
- Do not take a review of a non-Cuban Cohiba as a reference for a Cuban one.
The rules on buying or importing Cuban cigars vary with where you live, so check your local laws before you order.
