The Heritage Behind Cuba's Most Famous Brand
Created in 1966 exclusively for Fidel Castro himself, Cohiba began as a state secret rolled in the El Laguito factory in Havana. For years, these cuban cigars served solely as diplomatic gifts for heads of state and visiting dignitaries, cementing their reputation as the ultimate status symbol before they became available to the public in 1982. What distinguishes Cohiba from other habanos is their proprietary third fermentation process, a technique unique to the brand that occurs in wooden barrels and results in the signature smoothness and complexity that aficionados crave.
The brand's commitment to excellence extends to their tobacco sourcing. Only the finest leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region in Pinar del Río—the most coveted growing area in Cuba—make the cut. Particularly prized are the rare medio tiempo leaves, the highest leaves on the tobacco plant that receive the most sun exposure.
