Cohiba Red Dot
The classic non-Cuban Cohiba made for the US market.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Cohiba |
|---|---|
| Made in | Dominican Republic |
| Maker | General Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Cameroon |
| Binder | Not published |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper family | Cameroon (sweet, toasty) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: famous-smoke.com, kohnhed.com, leafenthusiast.com, thecigarauthority.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Arturo FuenteGran Reserva
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H. UpmannVintage Cameroon
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Cohiba Red Dot use?
The Cohiba Red Dot uses a Cameroon wrapper and Dominican Republic filler.
How strong is the Cohiba Red Dot?
It's generally rated medium in strength (3 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Cohiba Red Dot made?
In Dominican Republic.
If I like the Cohiba Red Dot, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Arturo Fuente Don Carlos (98%), Arturo Fuente Hemingway (94%), Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva (92%), H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon (92%). For something less well known, try the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve.
