Davidoff Nicaraguan Puro
kuzi16
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i am going to have to try this.
Nicaraguan Havana-seed Rosado wrapper
Jalapa Binder
Estel
Nicaraguan Havana-seed Rosado wrapper
Jalapa Binder
Estel
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so many people associate nicaraguan tobacco with power. i would love to see this change. im getting very bored with cigars that are so strong you wobble when you stand up. i dont want to need to eat a a huge meal just so i can smoke a cigar.
the good news is that Davidoff is known for refinement, subtlety, and complexity.
the bad news is that Davidoff has been breaking from that tradition more and more often. i really hope they dont break tradition on this cigar. i fear it will.
However though Emperor Edition is very good cigar but they are very expensive. the loyal Davidoff customer did not refuse them but the sells were slow. However, at the same time, Davidoff also realized that there is a market for strong cigar. They wanted to add a line with Nicaraguan tobacco with moderate price. The result is- Davidoff Nicaraguan Puro.
The cigar taste very different than any other Davidoff with more Nicaraguan chocolate, coffee and black pepper flavors with hints of mild floral aroma. it is very easy to detect the origin from its taste. Though the wrapper is 10 + years aged with seven years aged fillers but the Nicaraguan power is also there. Ometepe tobacco is the most expensive Nicaraguan tobacco. The origin of this tobacco is Cuban seed Criollo based. The Ometepe islands unique soil, temperature and humidity add some unique crispy, sweet and earthy taste. This is why Davidoff picked up this tobacco for the blend because Henke always love sweet and specially earthy flavor. Daniel Numez of General Cigar first brought smokers attention to Ometepe tobacco when he used it in his Partagas Decadas Limited edition cigar with Cameroon wrapper. Ometepe tobacco goes well with medium bodied cigar. Jose Blanco also used in his Cuenca y Blanco blend. However, there is also a weaknesses of Ometepe tobacco, it lacks strong flavors and aroma. I will write a separate thread about my tour in Ometepe tobacco plantation and the tobacco some other time.
I had only one stick and I enjoyed the smoke but can't say that I loved it. My friend told me, it was a prototype so I should reserve my comment until I smoke few more. he also told me, I was critical as a traditional Davidoff smoker. Though he opposes the strong cigar idea but he believes it will be another hit in the market. I will hold my reserve until I smoke at least one more but at the same time wouldn't hesitate to say that it was a business decision. It is sad how Davidoff is reacting to the market demand more than their old time loyal customers demand. Anyway, who am I to criticize their business decision?
also the Millennium Blend Lancero and special C are being cut. yes, it sucks we are losing those cigars also, but what they are doing to the thousand series is a travesty. the 4000 and 5000 were amazing smokes and its a damn shame to see them go.
for the record the entire thousand series is under $17.
both maduros are under $20
all of gran cru under $17
all classic under $18
puro d'oro under $17.50
maybe it isnt for you and i respect that, but dont base if you like it or not on price alone.
there are a ton of things i love in life that are too expensive for me but i still love them, i just cant have them at the moment.