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 Cuaba Exclusivo 5 3/4 x 46 gorda reviewed by Cameron M Cuaba - I am a big fan of this boutique brand from Cuba. I usually smoke the Distinguidos, however, this time I thought I would try the somewhat smaller Exclusivo. The Exclusivo I smoked had a medium wrapper on the darker side close to a 4/6. I had this cigar with a 12 year old single malt Auchentoshan. When first lit this smaller cigar had notes of a light oil with a hint of hazelnut. There were faint notes of cedar with a mild pepper undertone. Overall my expectations for this cigar were not met. I still favor the Distinguido as more consistent and reliable though it could have been a one off experience. My rating for this cigar is 86/100 CA Magazine's most recent rating was a 86/100 in Aug 2011 CM 2012 |