Davidoff Classic #2 Tubo

I’m breaking my rules here by reviewing a cigar after smoking just one.  However, it’s not likely I’ll smoke several of these so I’m going to write this one up as it was a ‘special’ cigar for me.  This was my first Davidoff, seems any other time I go to pick one up at a shop I always talk myself into buying something else as I can get two great sticks for the price of one Davidoff.  However, thanks to the Twitter Cigar Pass – started by @nyisles and @TheCigarChick!

Davidoff Classic Series #2 Tubo
Size: 6’ x 38
Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican blend
Origin: Dominican Republic

APPEARANCE

The #2 has a flawless, velvet smooth wrapper.  Coloration is impeccably even and light to medium brown.  The pigtail cap was barely noticeable is it was pushed down in the tube – but it is there.  The wrapper has a slight sheen, but is not oily.  Overall this is a great looking cigar.

CONSTRUCTION, BURN AND DRAW

Construction is very good, the burn is excellent – clean and straight the whole time.  Draw was a bit on the tight side for my liking but still offered good amounts of smoke.  One major complaint was that the cigar dropped the ash several times, it didn’t seem long enough to require ashing but fell off when I went to take a draw.

FLAVORS AND AROMA

The cold aroma of the Davidoff is of cedar and sweet tobacco, this makes sense as it does come in a cedar-lined tubo.  I’ve always heard how mild the Davidoff cigars are and really expected very little noticeable flavor, I was pleasantly surprised that this was not the case.  Although this may be mild in terms of nicotine content it gave a mouth full of cedar, nuts, cream and sweet tobacco.  I didn’t not a lot of complexity as I smoked through the cigar but the flavors that were there were very enjoyable.

OVERALL

I really enjoyed my first Davidoff, the flavors were fantastic and the cigar burned perfectly.  I may not reach for one that often but I’ll definitely smoke another.  I paired this with some light roast coffee and the two mingled together perfectly.  If you’re one of those that looks for a blast of pepper and a ton of nic-kick then this won’t be for you, but if you can appreciate a well-made, mild cigar do yourself a favor and try a Davidoff sometime.