Cohiba · Maduro 5
CubanExperienced smokersCohiba Maduro 5 Genios
The largest of Cohiba's rare Cuban maduro line — a five-year-aged dark wrapper over the classic Havana blend, rich and lightly sweet.
The short answer
The Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Cuban genios (robusto extra) with a Cuban (Maduro) wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Fruity
The verdict
The Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Cohiba's Maduro 5 line. It's a Cuban genios (robusto extra) wrapped in Cuban (Maduro) at 5.5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and port. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Maduro 5 line, launched in 2007, is Cohiba's only Cuban maduro release — unusual for a brand built on its natural-wrapped classics. The "5" refers to the five years the dark, naturally fermented wrapper is aged, and the Genios is the biggest of the three sizes: a robusto extra at 52 ring gauge.
What it tastes like
The maduro wrapper adds a darker, sweeter top layer to Cohiba's familiar Havana core. Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, joined by dark-fruit notes and a sweet spice from the aged wrapper. It's medium-to-full, rich, and smoother than its color suggests — a different mood from the standard green-banded Cohibas, but still unmistakably the brand.
Who it's for
A treat for experienced smokers who love maduro and want to taste Cuba's take on it. Pair it with an espresso, an aged rum, or a port. If you're new to dark wrappers and how they differ from pale Connecticut leaf, see our Maduro vs Connecticut comparison.
Cohiba is heavily counterfeited, so buy from a reputable source and keep it humidified. When a maduro really sings, note it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios — frequently asked
- Is the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios?
- The Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and port. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the genios (robusto extra) — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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