Each Kuba is made in a unique shape, known as a double figure, a style that was all the rage in Habanos in the late 19th century. The double figure is at the pinnacle of the cigar maker's art, and for that reason alone they have a place in every cigar lover's collection. Kuba, like Cohiba, is a Taino Indian word that dates back to the time of Columbus. It was named after a high-fuel bush that the Indians used to light their "cohiba"