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 […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14: Davidoff Escurio Robusto Tubo (Part 17 of The Box Worthy 30)
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“…this is a cigar that tastes as good as it looks. Not only is this unlike any other Davidoff I have had before, but its unlike any Brazilian tobacco-centric cigar I’ve had before. “ Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Brazilian Cubra Filler: Dominican (San Vicente, Piloto andOlor/Piloto Seco), Brazilian (Cubra and Mata Fina) Country of […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #18: Avo Classic Covers 2015 (Volume 1) (Part 13 of The Box Worthy 30)
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“…this cigar keeps true to the direction the brand is taking. As for the cigar itself, it shows this brand hasn’t lost a beat – this is another stellar limited release for the Avo brand.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian 702 Binder: Mexican San Andres Filler: Ometepe Ligero (Nicaragua); Dominican Piloto Ligero, Dominican San Vincente Ligero, Dominican Hybrid […]
Cigar News: Davidoff to Distribute S.T. Dupont in U.S. Market Beginning in 2016
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Davidoff of Geneva USA will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for S.T. Dupont products. S.T. Dupont is a luxury item company best known for its lighters and cigar accessories, but also makes pens, leather goods, belts, and other accessories. As a result of the agreement, this will end the eight year distribution agreement S.T. Dupont […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #29 Camacho American Barrel Aged Toro (Part 2 of The Box Worthy 30)
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“It wasn’t a surprise to me that bourbon barrel aged tobacco could deliver some very good flavor in a cigar. What I was surprised about was the (higher) level of complexity of this cigar…” Wrapper: American Broadleaf Binder: American Broadleaf Filler: American Broadleaf, Pennsylvania Maduro, Honduran Corojo Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Toro: 6 x 50 (Box Press) […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Launches Third Cave de Paille Masterpiece Collection Humidor
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Earlier this year, Davidoff announced a series of three luxury humidors under its Masterpiece Collection known as “Cave de Paille”. This is a project done in conjunction with Paris-based artist Lison de Caunes. Each of the three installments with be unveiled at a 2015 Art Basel festival, for which Davidoff has been a participant in. […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Launching Zino Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection
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Davidoff has announced a new line of humidors under its Zino brand. The new Zino Graphic Leaf Humidor Collection draws its inspiration from tobacco leaves. The line will be available to both Davidoff Flagship Stores and Davidoff Appointed Merchants this month. The line will consist of four color options – Red, Gray, Blue, and Beige. […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Monkey Limited Edition 2016
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The Davidoff Year of the Monkey Limited Edition 2016 marks the fourth global installment in Davidoff’s annual limited edition series that pays homage to the Chinese New Year. This release made its debut at the end of 2012 with the Davidoff Year of the Snake, and was followed by subsequent annual releases Davidoff Year of the Horse […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Monkey Ashtrays
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Last week, the Davidoff Year of the Monkey Limited Edition 2016 was announced as the latest installment of Davidoff’s annual Chinese Zodiac limited edition release. As with previous installments of this series, Davidoff is also releasing a corresponding set of accessories. This year will include two new ashtrays with the Year of the Monkey Theme. The […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Monkey Limited Edition 2016
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The Davidoff Year of the Monkey 2016 marks the latest cigar by Davidoff to pay tribute to the Chinese New Year. As with previous years, the cigar will be a limited production of a new blend in a single size. This year the Year of the Sheep introduces a 6 1/2 x 50 Toro size. […]