This is a "yes and no" answer depending on where you are in the world. The original Cohiba brand is Cuban, established in 1966 as a private blend for Fidel Castro. These are produced by Habanos S.A. in the El Laguito factory in Havana and are widely considered the gold standard of cigars. However, because of the U.S. trade embargo, a non-Cuban version of Cohiba exists for the American market. These are produced by General Cigar Company in the Dominican Republic and feature the famous "Red Dot" logo. While the names are identical, they use entirely different tobacco, fermentation processes, and craftsmanship techniques. In 2026, if you buy a Cohiba in Europe, Asia, or the Caribbean, it is almost certainly the Cuban variety. If you buy one in a local shop in the United States, it is the Dominican version. For connoisseurs, the distinction is massive: the Cuban lines (like the Behike) are known for a grassy, creamy complexity, while the Dominican Cohibas are typically more robust and woodsy in profile.