The Cuaba brand was the first new Cuban cigar brand to be introduced into commercial production since 1968. Historicaly, Cuaba is the Taino Indian word for the special cuban bush used to light the “Cohiba” or “Tobacco” on the Island. All of the Cuaba vitoles are in the figurado (perfecto) shape.
Cuban Cuabas have an earthly quality about them. Small vitola may be considered strong I suppose, though at most a 5 1/2 of 10 and the larger will soften to about a 4 1/2 if 10. The figurado offers a unique smoking experience in a very traditional shape cigar. There are notes of mushroom, truffle oil, and musk overtones in the aroma. Some find heavy coffee notes, but I find a reminiscent tone of used coffee grounds that are still ward (in a good way). Cuban Cigar Review
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