The Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021 is one of the most coveted modern Cohiba releases, crafted to honor the brand’s 55th anniversary. This medium to full 5.9″ x 57 Robusto Extra delivers cedar, cocoa, and roasted coffee. Reserve it for a milestone evening when only the rarest Habano will do.
About the Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021
The Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021 commemorates fifty-five years since the birth of Cuba’s most prestigious marque, the brand once reserved for Fidel Castro and visiting dignitaries before it ever reached the public. Released in the Edicion Limitada program, this cigar wears the trademark black and gold limited edition band alongside a dedicated 55th anniversary ring. Its format is the Victoria, a robust 150mm by 57 ring gauge Robusto Extra that made its first appearance within the Cohiba portfolio on this very release. The fillers and binders were drawn from the Vuelta Abajo region and given extra maturation, a hallmark of every Edicion Limitada destined for serious collectors.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leans creamy and refined, with cedar, gentle floral sweetness, and a clean stream of roasted coffee setting the tone. As the burn settles into the middle section, the smoke gains weight, bringing forward roasted nuts, cocoa, and a soft caramel note threaded through a measured spice. By the final third the cigar reveals its anniversary character in full, layering earthy tobacco, supple leather, and a finishing touch of dark chocolate. Throughout, the body sits comfortably in medium to full territory, never aggressive yet rich enough to satisfy a seasoned palate.
Pairings
An aged Cuban rum, whose molasses and oak echo the cigar’s cocoa and caramel tones.
A lightly peated single malt Scotch to lift the leather and spice in the second half.
A short, full-bodied espresso that mirrors the roasted coffee running through the smoke.
Aging and storage
This release already carries additional age from the factory, yet it responds beautifully to further rest. Keep it in a well seasoned humidor held near 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Given a few years of patient cellaring, the spice softens, the sweetness deepens, and the marriage of cocoa and leather grows even more seamless. Stored properly, a box of these cigars will continue to reward the collector who can resist smoking them too soon.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the enthusiast who appreciates Cohiba’s place at the summit of Cuban tobacco and wants a release with genuine collector significance. The medium to full profile and the larger Robusto Extra ring gauge ask for an hour or more of unhurried time, so it suits an after dinner moment or a milestone worth marking. Newcomers will admire it, but it speaks most clearly to those who already know the Cohiba house style and want to taste it in limited edition form.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edicion Limitada 2021? It is a Robusto Extra in the Victoria vitola, measuring 5 7/8 inches, or 150mm, with a 57 ring gauge.
How strong is this cigar? It sits in the medium to full range, rich and layered without being overpowering, which makes it approachable for experienced smokers while still offering plenty of depth.
Why is it called the 55 Aniversario? The cigar was released as an Edicion Limitada to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Cohiba brand, founded in 1966, with tobaccos given extra aging for the occasion.
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