View Full Version : The mystique behind Davidoff cigars
GreekGodX
03-03-2009, 04:07 PM
I have tried a great variety of cigars from expensive to very inexpensive, but never have tried any Davidoff cigars. Anytime I talk cigars to someone who isn't very involved in cigars they always seem to bring up Davidoff as if it is the best ever. Then they seem to knock my taste in cigars because I've never had one, when the only other cigar they've smoke is Acid. Now at around 15 bucks a stick I have never really rushed to go out and try one nor do I really want to.. Do the cigars in the Davidoff line just go off reputation behind the name? or are they actually good cigars?
It just seems to me in cigars you can find amazing sticks for under $10/cigar and be immensely happy. The people that I know and consider very knowledgeable about cigars say that they are a lot of hype and aren't that great. I just feel I should try one for myself! Any suggestions on a certain one would be great, as I would like to see what all the fuss is about.
awsmith4
03-03-2009, 04:12 PM
It comes down to smoking what you like
Personally I've never had a NC Davidoff that I have cared for
WildBlueSooner
03-03-2009, 04:19 PM
Everyone likes different things but I have only had 1 myself. Was it good? Yes. But was it anything to get excited over? I did not think so.
doctorcue
03-03-2009, 04:34 PM
I think the NC Davidoffs are good smokes. They are a bit mild and won't have the spice/body of something cheaper (say CAO Brazilia). Yet, I have found them to be rewarding. You have to smoke slow and really take your time to analyze the flavors.
That being said; I REALLY like the Millennium Blend. I buy the Grand Cru series for my Dad.
Raralith
03-03-2009, 04:38 PM
I've only had one, and it was a very good cigar. Would I buy another one or 4 Padron x000's? Give me the Padron's.
Footbag
03-03-2009, 04:41 PM
I like Davidoffs, they are worth trying, but may or may not be worth the money. You'll have to try one to decide. For me, I've got a few 5 packs in the humidor, no desire to pick up any boxes. I do like the millennium blend as well.
WildBlueSooner
03-03-2009, 04:41 PM
I've only had one, and it was a very good cigar. Would I buy another one or 4 Padron x000's? Give me the Padron's.
:tpd:
icehog3
03-03-2009, 04:41 PM
I voted "to each their own", as everyone should smoke what they like.
Personally, for $15 I would rather smoke 4 Party Shorts. ;)
stitch
03-03-2009, 04:43 PM
It's tobacco rolled into a tube that we burn and smoke ...
is it worth $10+ a pop ...Nope, not to me.
But then I never tried crack either.
It's all on what you like. I will smoke one once in a blue moon for a good change in flavor. :2
GreekGodX
03-03-2009, 04:53 PM
Millennium blend maybe the choice then.. I dunno I agree with buying more of what you like rather only 1 of something you have never had for the same price..
Mugen910
03-03-2009, 05:00 PM
I <3 Davidoff..It's one of the very few NC's I care for.. But I would never put down anyone else's taste buds... I swear.. :D
WildBlueSooner
03-03-2009, 05:03 PM
It's tobacco rolled into a tube that we burn and smoke ...
is it worth $10+ a pop ...Nope, not to me.
But then I never tried crack either.
I only tried crack once. It started out a little harsh but then it turned fairly spicy...definitely not mild! Overall not a bad smoke...especially for the price. :tu
RockonBigB
03-03-2009, 05:23 PM
I think the NC Davidoffs are good smokes. They are a bit mild and won't have the spice/body of something cheaper (say CAO Brazilia). Yet, I have found them to be rewarding. You have to smoke slow and really take your time to analyze the flavors.
That being said; I REALLY like the Millennium Blend. I buy the Grand Cru series for my Dad.
:tpd: I don't smoke them everyday, but there is alway a number of Millennium Blends in my humidor. I don't think any other NC taste quite like them.
ActionAndy
03-03-2009, 05:31 PM
I love the thousand series, and am starting to get just as fond of the Aniversarios.
68TriShield
03-03-2009, 06:07 PM
I will say these cigars are darn near flawless,construction wise.Every once in while I'll buy a pack or single...
troutbreath
03-03-2009, 06:15 PM
I will say these cigars are darn near flawless,construction wise.Every once in while I'll buy a pack or single...
Agree with this. They are almost too pretty to burn . . . almost. Fairly mild, but complex smokes. I like 'em, but I'm not going to go out of my way to buy them. Well out of my normal spending range, but a good smoke to have when I feel like splurging.
Cigargal
03-03-2009, 06:29 PM
One of the finest NCs I have ever smoked. I like the double Robusto-excellent smoke in all aspects. I think you should try one in your lifetime.
ucla695
03-03-2009, 07:34 PM
I think they're worth the premium, but not for an everyday smoke. It's more of a special occasion cigar for me.
neoflex
03-03-2009, 07:38 PM
Never smoked one and honestly never had the urge to buy any which is odd now that I think about it. Guess they just never seemed all that fascinating to me.
groogs
03-03-2009, 07:44 PM
I have never smoked one, and I have never had the urge to. I am sure I will pick one up some day, but I am not in any rush.
Legend
03-03-2009, 07:49 PM
Here in California you're looking at high 20s for most davidoff and 30s for the millenium. I'll drop that much on a PAM but the davidoff? No!
GoodFella
03-03-2009, 07:56 PM
I voted "to each their own", as everyone should smoke what they like.
Personally, for $15 I would rather smoke 4 Party Shorts. ;)
:D
rrplasencia
03-03-2009, 08:02 PM
I voted "to each their own", as everyone should smoke what they like.
Personally, for $15 I would rather smoke 4 Party Shorts. ;)
:tpd: but if you do like that go with a diamond crown for half the price
dillio
03-03-2009, 08:04 PM
I voted "to each their own", as everyone should smoke what they like.
Personally, for $15 I would rather smoke 4 Party Shorts. ;)
:tpd::tpd::tpd:
Addiction
03-03-2009, 08:13 PM
I have had NC Davidoffs that I liked a bunch before I got off NCs. There are still a few that I like when I get the chance to smoke them. I think they are worth the money.
jonharky
03-03-2009, 08:22 PM
I voted to each their own I had a davidoff zino #8 (I think) and it was alright. It was free at my local B&M so I couldn't complain but I don't think I can see myself spending so much just for that when there are other just a good cigars
DocLogic77
03-03-2009, 08:25 PM
Davidoff Grand Cru #2 is a tremendous smoke. It's one of the few NCs that still do it for me.
alley00p
03-03-2009, 08:28 PM
I attended a "blind taste test" event for Davidoff last week here in the Metro Detroit area. Turned out to be a new Davidoff blend Classic #8 which was very smooth, with some subtle tastes in it. I enjoyed it enough that I smoked it down to a nub.
I ended up buying a box of 10 Tubos for $70, which for this cigar, I felt was a reasonable price. I haven't ever had any of the other Davidoff blends which I realize are much more expensive.
I think a large part of the Davidoff "mystique" is centered about Zino Davidoff, who was a large supporter of the Cuban tobacco industry early in his career.
I've never had a party short yet, so I can't compare them....
:dance:
Whipper Snapper
03-03-2009, 08:52 PM
Personally, Davidoff happens to be one of the few nc's that I really enjoy. It's quite amazing what a few years of age do to these as well...
Now, do I think they're worth the price? That's a good question. I've had a lot of cigars that are cheaper which i've enjoyed more... but then again, they weren't ncs either.
md4958
03-03-2009, 08:54 PM
I only tried crack once. It started out a little harsh but then it turned fairly spicy...definitely not mild! Overall not a bad smoke...especially for the price. :tu
did you get your crack from the internet, or your local crack house? I hear there is a difference? :tu
ahc4353
03-03-2009, 08:56 PM
Anny #3 is a wonderful NC if you can afford it.
pearson
03-03-2009, 08:59 PM
I <3 Davidoff..It's one of the very few NC's I care for.. But I would never put down anyone else's taste buds... I swear.. :D
Me too pal I fell in love with my first puff being a 6000, and now I cant stop. :dr
Waynegro1
03-03-2009, 10:46 PM
I voted "to each their own". I look at cigars and price kind of like athletes. An athlete is worth what another man is willing to pay him. Same for cigars. If your favorite stogie is $15 then it's worth the price (to you). I'll try any cigar a couple times and if I don't enjoy it than it's not worth what it's going for IMO.
Personally, I'd rather have a Padron '64, Opus, Party Short etc. it's all a matter of taste vs cost, hence, "to each their own". :wo
Snake Hips
03-03-2009, 11:43 PM
I think they're great cigars, but I rarely feel the urge to pay $20-an-hour for any class of smoke. Definitely worth a try.
Homebrewer
03-04-2009, 01:48 AM
I smoked a dozen of these back in the 90s. I remember them being really good, with a subtle, unique flavor. You can get a faint taste of this flavor in a "private stock" for a much cheaper price.
papajohn67
03-04-2009, 02:58 AM
I use to blow off the whole Davidoff line as a bunch of overpriced hype until I smoked a few and I was hooked. :dr Herfed tonight with the PNW Mossbacks and watched a fellow BOTL revel in orgasmic delight as he smoked a Davidoff Puro Perfecto that I had given him.
Legend
03-04-2009, 07:52 AM
I use to blow off the whole Davidoff line as a bunch of overpriced hype until I smoked a few and I was hooked. :dr Herfed tonight with the PNW Mossbacks and watched a fellow BOTL revel in orgasmic delight as he smoked a Davidoff Puro Perfecto that I had given him.
Not a good image.
Anyway. I'm noticing many who really prefer cubans being the bigger davidoff fans.
Which could draw a few conclusions.
1. Davidoff does a good job of "imitating" Cuban taste.
2. The snob factor. "Cubans are rare and expensive like my precious davidoff. "
I'm sure there are a both but if I had to venture a guess with the botl here I'd go with the taste. The asylum isn't exactly a snobbery. Taste would also explain why I'm just a so so fan of davidoff. I prefer many nicaraguan, Dominican and honduran smokes to cubans. That's my taste.
PeteSB75
03-04-2009, 08:00 AM
I've had quite a few in the Davidoff line. The Milleniums are the best, IMO. But for the price, there are so many other things I would rather smoke. I smoke them only rarely, rather have a PAM64 or a good Boli.
pnoon
03-04-2009, 08:09 AM
Not a good image.
Anyway. I'm noticing many who really prefer cubans being the bigger davidoff fans.
Which could draw a few conclusions.
1. Davidoff does a good job of "imitating" Cuban taste.
2. The snob factor. "Cubans are rare and expensive like my precious davidoff. "
I'm sure there are a both but if I had to venture a guess with the botl here I'd go with the taste. The asylum isn't exactly a snobbery. Taste would also explain why I'm just a so so fan of davidoff. I prefer many nicaraguan, Dominican and honduran smokes to cubans. That's my taste.
I'm not sure which is more amusing. The manner in which you derived your conclusions or the conclusions themselves. I can't really address how you got there so I can only comment on the conclusions themselves.
1. Davidoff does a good job of "imitating" Cuban taste. - I don't know of anyone who would say that an NC Davidoff is similar in taste to a Cuban cigar.
2. "Cubans are rare and expensive like my precious davidoff. " - Cubans are neither rare nor expensive.
:2
I voted to each their own I had a davidoff zino #8 (I think) and it was alright. It was free at my local B&M so I couldn't complain but I don't think I can see myself spending so much just for that when there are other just a good cigars
I attended a "blind taste test" event for Davidoff last week here in the Metro Detroit area. Turned out to be a new Davidoff blend Classic #8 which was very smooth, with some subtle tastes in it. I enjoyed it enough that I smoked it down to a nub.....
I believe these are Zino branded blends.. I'm not particularly fond of Zinos although it was one of the first cigars I smoked in the late 80's. I've always got a place in my humidor for the NC Davidoffs. It's not something I'll purchase at full M.S.R.P, but if I find a decent discount I might pick up a 3 or 5 pack.
Of course to each their own... while some people prefer the padron annis or the Opus, I'd rather have a harder to find Kelner blend. They typically make me happier.
As others have noted, the construction and burn are near flawless on these cigars, while not the total of the experience, it does add to the experience.
Kreth
03-04-2009, 08:53 AM
I think I'd buy one just to try it, same with Opus X or Diamond Crown.
promethius
03-04-2009, 09:00 AM
I voted to each their own, I have never had one, but there seems to be some Hype. While i have dropped 20-30$ on a smoke(GOF, Padron40/80th) I just never had the draw to the Davidoff to try one. Guess they just don't have any interest to me, maybe the plain label :)
That's funny, because it's those plain *yellow* labels that are thing of beauty to me. :]
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Davidoff_1/Davi13.jpg
papajohn67
03-04-2009, 09:26 AM
You guys are killing me....may about be time to pull out one of the Davidoff 100th Anni Diademas Finas. This thread continues to make my mouth :dr.
ahc4353
03-04-2009, 09:27 AM
How come my bands are white? :hm
:( :bh
Al, Seven years tucked away in a B&M does funny things to white bands. :]
Mugen910
03-04-2009, 09:33 AM
That's funny, because it's those plain *yellow* labels that are thing of beauty to me. :]
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/Davidoff_1/Davi13.jpg
:dr
I have only one that has a yellowish band.. :(
Herfed tonight with the PNW Mossbacks and watched a fellow BOTL revel in orgasmic delight as he smoked a Davidoff Puro Perfecto that I had given him.
That's HAWT!!! :r
I like the white one's too...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/cigars/Davidoff1.jpg
Mugen910
03-04-2009, 09:38 AM
http://www.updowntobacco.com/images/catalog/SPEC_C.jpg
I'm still waiting to smoke this sucker up!
ahc4353
03-04-2009, 09:40 AM
I like the white one's too...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/khubli/cigars/Davidoff1.jpg
Now you're just showin off. :D
Mr.Maduro
03-04-2009, 09:42 AM
You guys are killing me....may about be time to pull out one of the Davidoff 100th Anni Diademas Finas. This thread continues to make my mouth :dr.
Do it already! I need to know they were put to rest properly! ;)
These are definately worth the hype/mystique!! :dr
The others (I haven't sampled the entire line) are good, perfectly constructed, but grossly overpriced IMHO.
The hype/mystique is what allows them to get away with the high prices on these....just like the Opus X. :2
Bao.. Let us know how it goes with that Special C. That's one that I haven't brought myself to bite the bullet on.
stearns
03-04-2009, 09:47 AM
http://www.updowntobacco.com/images/catalog/SPEC_C.jpg
I'm still waiting to smoke this sucker up!
you still have that? smoke it!
stearns
md4958
03-04-2009, 09:52 AM
http://www.updowntobacco.com/images/catalog/SPEC_C.jpg
I'm still waiting to smoke this sucker up!
since you cant smoke that b!tch by yourself, I will happily volunteer myself for one of the coils :D
Kreth
03-04-2009, 09:53 AM
The hype/mystique is what allows them to get away with the high prices on these....just like the Opus X. :2
Kinda like Scotty Cameron's $50 golf ball marker? :r
gvarsity
03-04-2009, 10:01 AM
I said great choice for a smoke but I like them I also haven't paid retail for them. Are there things I enjoy more for the same price or less you bet. Still sometimes it fits a desire.
Legend
03-04-2009, 10:54 AM
I'm not sure which is more amusing. The manner in which you derived your conclusions or the conclusions themselves. I can't really address how you got there so I can only comment on the conclusions themselves.
1. Davidoff does a good job of "imitating" Cuban taste. - I don't know of anyone who would say that an NC Davidoff is similar in taste to a Cuban cigar.
2. "Cubans are rare and expensive like my precious davidoff. " - Cubans are neither rare nor expensive.
:2
Happy to amuse you my friend. I do try to entertain.
Mugen910
03-04-2009, 12:19 PM
Bao.. Let us know how it goes with that Special C. That's one that I haven't brought myself to bite the bullet on.
:tu
you still have that? smoke it!
stearns
since you cant smoke that b!tch by yourself, I will happily volunteer myself for one of the coils :D
Looks like I got me two more smokers!!
Zoomschwortz
03-04-2009, 01:20 PM
I haven't had very many, but the ones I've had were very good.
I do have to laugh when someone thinks a cigar they don't like, can only be liked because of "hype".
Hype or not, I'll take all the Davidoffs and Tat Blacks I can get.
Take care.
Ken
Whipper Snapper
03-04-2009, 01:38 PM
You guys are killing me....may about be time to pull out one of the Davidoff 100th Anni Diademas Finas. This thread continues to make my mouth :dr.
Now you're talking. In my opinion these are one of the best NC smokes period.
Smoke what ya like! I sure like these...
RevSmoke
03-04-2009, 02:29 PM
I have had a few Davidoffs. I must say, in regard to quality tobaccos and construction, these are definitely top shelf. Are they hype? That depends on your tastes.
I like them, but I like a lot of others just as much. Will I purchase them? I don't think I'd go out and buy a box. I'd gladly accept one given to me. But I like to get a few more sticks for my $$ than I can buying Davidoffs.
BillyCigars
03-04-2009, 02:31 PM
Herfed tonight with the PNW Mossbacks and watched a fellow BOTL revel in orgasmic delight as he smoked a Davidoff Puro Perfecto that I had given him.
That would be me :D:D But I'm a Davi whore to begin with. :ss
For me, Davidoffs are a thing of beauty. It's all about subtlety with these cigars. Even though I agree that Davidoffs are pricey, for me, it's more than worth it. For the experience it provides me, there is no other cigar that comes close.
If you're looking to get kicked in the nuts by a cigar's strength, move past the Davidoffs. They're exceptionally complex, filled with subtlety and nuance, and a cigar that is best enjoyed when you have quality time to dedicate to it.
I've NEVER been dissapointed by a single Davidoff. Ever. But I've been dissapointed by every other cigar at one time or another. At the risk of sounding too cerebral, I literally find myself having a real experience everytime I light one up. Just like really good cooking, you can taste the love that was put into these cigars. Its all in the construction, aroma, taste, burn qualities, strength, and overall character.
My tastes are wide-ranging. From Macanudo Gold Labels to Illusione Holy Lances. But if I fire up a Davidoff, it's because I have time to really sit down and spend some quiet time, contemplate the days events, and enjoy one. And in the end, it's all about the experience and enjoyment a cigar provides you.
Honestly though, I can see how smoking one knowing how much you paid for it, could actually distract from the enjoyment of it.
MithShrike
03-04-2009, 02:33 PM
Never smoked one and honestly never had the urge to buy any which is odd now that I think about it. Guess they just never seemed all that fascinating to me.
:tpd:
stearns
03-04-2009, 02:44 PM
Honestly though, I can see how smoking one knowing how much you paid for it, could actually distract from the enjoyment of it.
amen. i have a short list of davis i've tried, all of which have been amazing, but i try my best to keep price and smoking experience separate. i had a special r on my birthday sitting at a cigar bar with my best friend and it was the best compliment to the situation. does that mean any cigar would have tasted great then? probably. but this was so delicious im glad i picked it out. every davi i've smoked has been around friends on special occasions, could be why i think of them so fondly
my two cents
stearns
jaycarla
03-04-2009, 08:46 PM
I have only had a few, they were all great smokes.
I doubt I would ever buy a box just because of the price, but I would love having a little stash of the different series they have.
There are MANY smokes that you can spend $15+ on. While 98% of what I smoke is not in the $15+ range, the times I do and the cigars I have smoked in that price range, Davidoff is right there at the top.
Now I would always take a Padron 26/64 over any Davidoff that I have had, but that is just me.
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