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Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos vs H. Upmann Sir Winston

How do Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos and H. Upmann Sir Winstonstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos and H. Upmann Sir Winston sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium
Medium
Origin
Cuba
Cuba
Wrapper
Cuban (Maduro)
Cuban
Binder
Cuban
Cuban
Filler
Cuban
Cuban
Vitola
Secretos (Petit Corona)
Churchill
Size
3.9 in × 40
7 in × 47
Rating
—
94/100 · 2018
Flavor
CocoaCoffeeCedarDark fruitSweet spice
ChocolateMarzipanFloralGraham crackerCedar

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
H. Upmann Sir Winston carries the published pedigree (94 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos →

Choose H. Upmann Sir Winston if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See H. Upmann Sir Winston →

Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos vs H. Upmann Sir Winston — FAQ

Is the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos or the H. Upmann Sir Winston better for beginners?
They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos brings cocoa and coffee, the H. Upmann Sir Winston chocolate and marzipan.
What's the difference between the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos and the H. Upmann Sir Winston?
The Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban (Maduro) wrapper; the H. Upmann Sir Winston is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos or the H. Upmann Sir Winston?
Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos: no published critic score yet. H. Upmann Sir Winston: Cigar Aficionado 94/100.