Cohiba Talisman Cigar (Limited Edition 2017)
Details of the Cohiba Talisman Cigar
Length: 6 1/8″
Ring Gauge: 54
Strength: Medium – Full.
One box remaining.
Cohiba Talismán — A Rare and Highly Collectable Cohiba
Late in 2017, the much-vaunted Cohiba Talismán was launched at a glittering event in London. Elegantly presented in varnished boxes of 10, these imposing 54-gauge cigars immediately established themselves as one of the most sought-after releases in the modern cigar world.
Today, the Cohiba Talismán sits firmly at the pinnacle of the Cohiba Limited Edition portfolio. Its combination of exceptional size, limited production, distinctive presentation and the unrivalled prestige of the Cohiba name makes it a particularly compelling acquisition for the serious Havana collector.
The Talismán was created to match — and indeed surpass — previous Limited Edition releases from the prestigious Cohiba stable. Its reception has arguably been even stronger than that of the celebrated Cohiba Robustos Supremos Limited Edition of 2014, which is no small achievement.
Rarity That Matters
The Cohiba Talismán is not simply a cigar to be enjoyed; it is a finite collector’s release. Once existing stocks are dispersed into private collections and individual cigars are consumed, the number of original examples available to collectors can only diminish.
This inherent scarcity is one of the qualities that gives the Talismán such strong long-term collectability. For collectors, rarity is everything, and limited-production Cohibas with their original presentation and provenance are increasingly regarded as important pieces of modern Cuban cigar history.
Its distinctive 54-gauge format, pigtail cap and highly recognisable Cohiba presentation further distinguish it from more readily available releases. The result is a cigar with genuine rarity, desirability and collector appeal.
For those looking beyond immediate enjoyment, the Talismán can also be viewed as a long-term collectible with potential investment appeal. While no collectible can guarantee future appreciation, scarce Cohiba Limited Editions with excellent provenance and condition have the attributes that serious collectors traditionally seek.
Exceptional Tobacco & Uncompromising Production
The cigar’s blend allows it to sit within the footprint of Cohiba’s La Línea Clásica, the original line of cigars launched under the Cohiba marque in the 1980s.
Every Cohiba Talismán is finished with a distinctive pigtail cap, a detail normally associated with the elusive Cohiba Behike and one that further reinforces the cigar’s exceptional status.
As a Limited Edition, the Talismán adheres to strict production criteria, with tobacco aged for a minimum of two years. The Talismán goes further still, with its ligero and seco leaves receiving an additional 18 months of fermentation. Unusually, this process takes place in cedar barrels — a technique unique to Cohiba and one of the contributing factors to the cigar’s distinctive creamy yet spicy character.
A rich, dark maduro wrapper completes the cigar, providing an opulent appearance together with subtle sweetness.
A Piece of Cohiba History
For the discerning aficionado, acquiring a Cohiba Talismán is about more than securing an exceptional smoke. It is an opportunity to own a scarce and increasingly important piece of Cohiba history.
With original boxes becoming progressively harder to source and individual examples steadily disappearing into private collections, the Talismán represents precisely the kind of release that rewards the collector who recognises rarity early.
When you buy from The Cigar Club, you are buying into more than 50 years of trading experience. Every cigar we dispatch is individually checked for quality, and all our Havana cigars bear the EMS (English Market Selection) Stamp of Excellence, providing the reassurance of provenance and authenticity.
A rare Cohiba. A limited production. A distinctive piece of Havana cigar history — and an exceptional addition to any serious collection.
