Cohiba Rubicon Gigante Cigars - Box of 20

The big-ring Cohiba you can smoke regularly, at about $6.50 a cigar.

Cohiba Rubicon Gigante is the 6 x 60 in the Cohiba Rubicon line, the everyday Cohiba blend. It pairs an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a U.S. Broadleaf binder and long fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. It is hand-rolled in Honduras and packed in a 20-count box at $129.99 against a $216.65 list price, which works out to roughly $6.50 per cigar.

The 60 ring gauge gives the blend room to breathe. Expect a medium-bodied smoke with cedar, earth, dark coffee and cocoa, with a little pepper and a leathery, herbal edge. Retailers and reviewers describe a creamy smoke that stays balanced, and the Gigante runs about 75 to 90 minutes. It is a good cigar for a long evening, a patio session or a weekend round of golf.

Rubicon is the most affordable Cohiba, and it should be judged as one. Reviewers praise the value and the smooth first half. Some report an uneven burn that needs a touch-up, and a bitter cedar note late in the smoke. A slow pace and a gentle toast at the start help. If you prefer a shorter smoke, the Cohiba Rubicon Robusto and Cohiba Rubicon Toro share the same blend for less.

What to expect:

1. Opening: earth, cedar and white pepper
2. Middle: dark coffee, cocoa and leather
3. Finish: herbal spice and a hint of toasted sweetness

Who it suits:

1. Smokers who want a Cohiba without the usual price
2. Anyone planning a long, relaxed session
3. Buyers who like a medium cigar with a bit of body

For a milder option, try the Cohiba Blue Robusto. For a stronger one, see the Cohiba Black Gigante. More boxes are in our premium cigar collection.

For adults 21+ only. Contains nicotine, which is addictive.

Flavor progression:

1. First third: earth, cedar, white pepper
2. Second third: dark coffee, cocoa, leather
3. Final third: herbal spice, toasted sweetness, a firmer body

Notes are from retailer descriptions, not from the manufacturer.

Key Features:

1. Brand: Cohiba (non-Cuban, distributed by General Cigar Co.)
2. Line: Rubicon, Gigante
3. Size: 6 x 60 (gordo)
4. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
5. Binder: U.S. Broadleaf
6. Filler: Dominican Piloto, Honduran (La Entrada and Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Esteli)
7. Origin: Honduras (hand-rolled)
8. Strength: Medium
9. Smoking time: about 75 to 90 minutes
10. Packaging: Box of 20
11. Price: $129.99 (list $216.65, 40% off), about $6.50 per cigar
12. Shipping: Free on orders of $200+