Cohiba Piramides Extra is the figurado that earned a permanent place in Cohiba’s prestigious Linea Clasica. This medium to full 6.3″ x 54 Torpedo delivers creamy cedar, cocoa, and sweet floral notes. A rewarding pick for collectors who appreciate a slow, layered Cuban torpedo.
The Cohiba Piramides Extra holds a special place in Habanos history. Introduced in 2012, it became the first figurado to join Cohiba’s permanent Linea Clasica range, a line celebrated for tobacco that undergoes an additional fermentation unique to the brand. The leaves are drawn from the prized San Juan y Martinez and San Luis terroirs of the Vuelta Abajo region in Pinar del Rio, then rolled totally by hand as a long-filler torpedo. Presented in an elegant tube finished with a holographic security band, this Piramides reflects the refinement that has made Cohiba Cuba’s flagship marque.
Flavor profile by thirds
The opening third leans on the classic Cohiba signature: fresh grassiness, gentle cedar, and a delicate floral lift, with hints of vanilla and creamy coffee filling out the draw. Through the middle the cigar gathers weight, as black pepper, cocoa, and a deepening earthiness step forward and add real complexity. The final third turns richer still, settling into leather and bittersweet chocolate that carry the smoke to a long, satisfying close. Expect a generous burn time of well over an hour from this large format.
Pairings
An aged Cuban rum, whose caramel and oak echo the cigar’s cocoa and cedar core.
A lightly peated single malt Scotch to frame the leather and pepper of the later thirds.
A strong espresso or dark roast coffee that mirrors the creamy coffee notes early in the smoke.
Aging and storage
Keep your Piramides Extra at a steady 65 to 70 percent relative humidity and around 18 degrees Celsius in a seasoned humidor. The torpedo’s tapered head and generous girth reward patience, and a few years of rest tends to round the spice while letting the cocoa and cedar marry. Rotate the tubes occasionally and avoid sudden swings in temperature or humidity so the wrapper stays supple and the burn remains even.
Who it is for
This is a cigar for the smoker who enjoys a long, contemplative session and the evolving complexity that a well-made torpedo provides. Newcomers can certainly enjoy it, yet its medium to full body and layered progression speak most clearly to experienced palates and collectors who value Cohiba’s pedigree. Reserve it for an unhurried evening when you can follow every shift from floral and creamy to peppery and dark.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Cohiba Piramides Extra? It is a Torpedo (figurado) measuring 6.3 inches, or 160 mm, with a 54 ring gauge.
How strong is the Cohiba Piramides Extra? It sits in the medium to full range, building from a creamy, floral start toward richer notes of pepper, cocoa, and leather.
What makes the Piramides Extra significant? Launched in 2012, it was the first figurado ever admitted to Cohiba’s permanent Linea Clasica, using leaves with the extra fermentation that defines the brand.
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