Founded in 1966, Cohiba has long been regarded as the synonym for premium Cuban cigars. The brand was originally created for Fidel Castro and secretly produced at the El Laguito factory, adhering to three core principles: “selecting only the finest raw materials,” undergoing triple fermentation, and employing highly skilled torcedores. At the time, Cohibas were reserved exclusively as gifts for foreign dignitaries. It was not until 1982 that they became available on the international market. Today, the brand enjoys worldwide acclaim, sought after by many cigar enthusiasts, and frequently scores highly in blind tastings conducted by Cigar Aficionado.