Cohiba Short Review
Big Cohiba character in a 25-minute smoke. A 4-inch, all-Cuban cigarillo with the hallmark cedar-cream-cocoa profile — reviewed, scored and compared against the Club and Mini.
In short
The Cohiba Short is the easiest way to keep premium Cohiba flavour in your pocket. It tastes of cedar, cream and cocoa with a clean sweet finish, burns flawlessly for ~25 minutes, and scores 88/100. Pick the Short for the most classic Cohiba profile, the Club for a creamier/fuller hit, the Mini for pocket convenience — and it makes a genuinely great gift.
Cohiba Short size, specs & box options
Dimensions & vitola
4 inches (102 mm) × 30 ring gauge — a true Cuban cigarillo / petit format.
Construction
100% Cuban — Cuban wrapper, binder and filler. Medium strength.
What does the Cohiba Short taste like?
Earthy, cedar-forward and creamy, with mid-smoke spice and a cocoa-tinged sweet finish — classic Cohiba compressed into ~25 minutes.
Creamy cedar opening
Smooth cedar and a gentle creaminess that's immediately recognisable as Cohiba — a refined, composed start.
Spice & cocoa
A mild but noticeable spice arrives without overwhelming the palate; hints of cocoa emerge alongside the cedar.
Sweet, clean finish
Rounds off with a lingering sweetness and a clean finish; the smoke ends as gracefully as it began.
The scorecard — how the Cohiba Short rates
Scored across five dimensions from a full hands-on burn.
Is the Cohiba Short the best compact Cohiba?
What it does best
Authentic Cohiba cedar-cream-cocoa in 25 minutes; flawless draw and burn; premium box presentation that gifts well.
Where it falls short
Abbreviated depth vs a full-size Cohiba; the Club runs a touch creamier/fuller if that's your preference.
Who it's for
Cohiba lovers who want quality on a short clock — commute, golf turn, after-dinner. Skip if you want a 60-minute meditative smoke.
Cohiba Club vs Mini vs Short — which small Cohiba should you buy?
The three compact Cohibas compared on what decides it: size, strength, price and draw time. Rows link to each product.
| Cigar | Size | Strength | Per box | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohiba ShortThis review | 4 × 30 | Medium | $185 · 10×10 | Most classic Cohiba flavour Top pick |
| Cohiba Club 100sRead review → | 3.7 × 26 | Medium-Full | browse Cohiba → | Creamier & fuller quick hit |
| Cohiba Mini 100sRead review → | 3.1 × 20 | Medium | $90 · box of 100 | Pocket convenience Best value |
Cohiba Short vs Cohiba Club
The Club (3.7×26) is a notch smaller and runs creamier and a touch fuller, with nutty notes; the Short (4×30) is slightly longer and leans into the classic cedar-and-cocoa Cohiba signature. Choose the Club for a richer quick hit, the Short for the more "proper Cohiba" flavour.
Cohiba Short vs Cohiba Mini
The Mini (3.1×20) is machine-made, smooth and floral — the most pocketable and the best value for casual on-the-go smoking. The Short is hand-finished with more body and complexity. Pick the Mini for convenience and price, the Short when you want a genuine premium experience.
The pick: Short for the most classic Cohiba flavour, Club for a creamier/fuller quick hit, Mini for true pocket convenience.
How the Cohiba Short stacks up vs other compact cigars
| Cigar | Size | Strength | Per box | Flavor profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohiba ShortThis review | 4 × 30 | Medium | $185 · 10×10 | Earthy, cedar, cocoa, subtle sweetness |
| Montecristo No. 4 | 5.1 × 42 | Medium | $212 · box of 10 | Creamy, chocolate, earthy — iconic |
| Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill | 4 × 50 | Medium | $366 · box of 25 | Woody, floral, hints of spice |
What to drink with the Cohiba Short
Aged tequila
Smooth, rich notes enhance the cigar's earthy core and play off its sweet–spicy balance.
Milk chocolate
Creamy chocolate mirrors the subtle sweetness and rounds out the cocoa notes.
Vanilla bean ice cream
Sweet vanilla complements the rich smoke for a dessert-style pairing.
Best occasions for the Cohiba Short — and is it a good gift?
Short answer: yes. The Cohiba name plus a premium box makes this one of the easiest cigar gifts to get right.
Weddings & celebrations
A short, shareable premium smoke for the terrace — everyone gets the Cohiba name without a 60-minute commitment.
Birthdays & milestones
A boxed gift that feels generous and recognisable; pairs beautifully with a bottle as a combined present.
Everyday & on the move
The golf turn, the commute home, the after-dinner 25 minutes — premium quality without the time cost.
The bottom line on the Cohiba Short
A genuinely great compact Cuban — authentic, beautifully constructed and an effortless 25-minute smoke. For convenience without compromise, a box is hard to beat, and it doubles as one of the safest premium cigar gifts you can give.
Hand-reviewed and scored from a full burn — not AI-generated, not sponsored. Genuine Cuban Habanos, verifiable via the official Habanos check.
Cohiba Short FAQ
What does the Cohiba Short taste like?
Cedar and cream up front, mild cocoa and spice through the middle, and a clean, subtly sweet finish — classic Cohiba in a compact format.
How long does a Cohiba Short last?
About 20–30 minutes — designed for a quick but premium smoke.
Cohiba Club vs Cohiba Short — what's the difference?
The Club (3.7×26) is a touch smaller and fuller/creamier; the Short (4×30) is slightly longer with a more classic cedar-cocoa Cohiba profile.
Is the Cohiba Short a good gift?
Yes — the Cohiba name, premium presentation and short smoke time make it ideal for weddings, birthdays and milestone celebrations.
How much is a box of Cohiba Short?
The Cohiba Short ships as a 10×10 box of 100 cigars — currently $185 (was $265). See the product page for live pricing.
Are these genuine Cuban Habanos?
Yes — Online-Cigars is an authorised Habanos retailer; every cigar is verifiable via the official Habanos check and ships with Boveda freshness packs.
James started in the cigar industry in 2009, working for the leading cigar specialist in the UK for nearly a decade and crafting a very refined palate. There aren't many Cuban cigars he hasn't tasted — including Limited Edition Habanos and pre-embargo Davidoffs — alongside a large slice of the New World offerings.
