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Cohiba Siglo VI vs H. Upmann Royal Robusto

How do Cohiba Siglo VI and H. Upmann Royal Robustostack 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 Siglo VI and H. Upmann Royal Robusto sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Cuba
Cuba
Wrapper
Cuban
Cuban
Binder
Cuban
Cuban
Filler
Cuban
Cuban
Vitola
Cañonazo
Robusto Extra
Size
5.9 in × 52
5.3 in × 52
Rating
94/100 · 2021
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Flavor
CedarCocoaCoffeeHoneyLeatherSpice
CedarLeatherCoffeeCocoaPepper

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Cohiba Siglo VI 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 Siglo VI if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Cohiba Siglo VI →

Choose H. Upmann Royal Robusto if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See H. Upmann Royal Robusto →

Cohiba Siglo VI vs H. Upmann Royal Robusto — FAQ

Is the Cohiba Siglo VI or the H. Upmann Royal Robusto better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Cohiba Siglo VI brings cedar and cocoa, the H. Upmann Royal Robusto cedar and leather.
What's the difference between the Cohiba Siglo VI and the H. Upmann Royal Robusto?
The Cohiba Siglo VI is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the H. Upmann Royal Robusto is a medium-full Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Cohiba Siglo VI or the H. Upmann Royal Robusto?
Cohiba Siglo VI: Cigar Aficionado 94/100. H. Upmann Royal Robusto: no published critic score yet.