The Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017 marks the fifth global installment (and sixth overall) of Davidoff’s annual limited edition series that pays homage to the Chinese New Year. Over the past few years, this ultra-premium series has established itself as of the most anticipated releases of the year. Each installment features a different […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Davidoff Scorecard 2016
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Davidoff, Epic Encounters
“The Davidoff Scorecard 2016 is one of those cigars the ‘fires on all cylinders’. It has great construction, a nice amount of complexity, and great flavor.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Piloto (Martin Garcia Zone) Filler: San Vicente Mejorado Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero, Piloto Visus Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Gran […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff, Review
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the Avo Improvisation Series. It is also one of two cigars to commemorate the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. In 2015, the Avo brand underwent a makeover featuring new banding, packaging, and a streamlining of the portfolio. As a part of the makeover, the annual Avo Limited […]
Agile Cigar Review: Davidoff Yamasá Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Davidoff
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Agile Cigar Review: Camacho Powerband Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Camacho, Davidoff
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Royal Release Robusto
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 2.5 - Try One, 94-96, Davidoff, Review
In 2016, Davidoff released its most premium regular offering to date, the Davidoff Royal Release. The Davidoff Royal Release is a two vitola line consisting of a Robusto (5 1/2 x 55) and a Salomones (8 1/4 x 57). In positioning the Royal Release, Davidoff has said it uses the best raw materials (tobacco) combined […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Oro Blanco Returns for Ultra-Limited Run
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Davidoff, News
Davidoff Cigars’ most premium offering is returning for a very limited run. The company has announced it is releasing five batches of the Davidoff Oro Blanco – a cigar that carries a price tag of $500.00 per cigar. A total of 250 cigars are being produced for this limited run. Each batch will consist of […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Rooster Accessories Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Accessories, Davidoff
As in previous years, Davidoff has unveiled a series of limited edition accessories to go along with its annual limited edition Chinese New Year release. For the Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017, the company is rolling out two double-blade cutters and a leather cigar case. The cutters are available in two options: […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017 Details Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, Davidoff, News
Davidoff’s annual Chinese New Year series has put its latest release into widespread release. Today Davidoff announced the details of the Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017, the sixth installment in its Chinese New Year series. Each installment of the series has had a unique blend and vitola. The Year of the Rooster blend […]
Cigar Review: Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Short Torpedo
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, AVO, Davidoff, Review
In May 2016, Avo Cigars announced a new line called the Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata. As the name indicates it is the second line released under the Avo Syncro Nicaragua umbrella. Early in 2015, the Avo brand under Davidoff underwent a restructuring. Later that year, the first Avo Syncro Nicaragua was unveiled – the first regular production […]