Putting The Cohiba Short Story To The Test

AttributeArturo Fuente "Short Story"Cohiba ShortPrimary Notes. Baking Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg), Toasted Cedar, Brown SugarDry Earth, Grassy Sweetness, Crisp Cedar

Secondary NotesRoasted Walnuts, Creamy LeatherBlack Pepper, Heavy Cream

Aroma Sweet, Woody, and FloralPungent, Musky, and Earthy

Texture / Body Smooth, Medium-Bodied, VelvetySharp, Medium-to-Full Bodied, Crisp

Retrohale Mild White Pepper, Sweet PastryStrong Black Pepper, Roasted Coffee Beans

Flavor Evolution: The sharp baking spice from the Cameroon wrapper mellows. A rich, creamy core takes over, dominated by roasted cashews and sweet cedar.

The "Sweet Spot" Note: A distinct flavor of honeyed graham cracker emerges, blending beautifully with a subtle, earthy leather.

Texture & Retrohale: The smoke becomes incredibly thick and velvety. Retrohaling yields a smooth, sweet pastry aroma with virtually zero throat bite.

Flavor Evolution: The graham cracker sweetness fades into a much darker, robust profile. Dominant notes shift to dark chocolate, heavy leather, and a resurgence of charred oak.

The Pepper Kick: The mild white pepper from the middle third sharpens into a distinct black pepper spice on the tongue and back of the throat.

Heat Changes: Because of its thick 49 ring gauge, the Short Story manages heat exceptionally well. The smoke remains relatively cool until the last inch, though you will need to slow your puff rate to every 60 seconds to prevent the delicate Cameroon wrapper from scorching.