josie67 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I received this cigar back in 1995 from a good friend of mine for being in his wedding. If I remember, he paid $80-$90 USD for it back then form a trusted source (no box code but I remember him telling me it was from 1988...and I believe the last year they were made was 1990?). Anyways, back to the review. Construction was perfect, no hard/soft spots. Draw was also perfect, just firm enough to give some resistance. Flavor was hard to describe since I had never tasted this cigar or anything like it. I would describe the flavor as exotic spice and cocoa flavors, starting mildly at first and ending fairly medium bodied with more pronounced cocoa flavors towards the end. I though it was an absolutely FANTASTIC cigar; too bad it would cost me an arm and a leg to get another one of these, if I could even find one for sale. I smoked it with one of my best friends (actually he got me started cigar smoking back in 1994) while drinking a glass of Grand Marnier Cuvee Centenaire. One of the better smoking nights I have had. :-) Me on the left and my friend Rich on the right. Side view of the Davidoff Dom Perignon Another view-Tried to get a good shot of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Great review, thanks. Not nitpicking or anything of the sort, but I am quite sure that Davidoff is not a Cuban brand from Habanos. • You must have purchased the cigar from an Authorised Habanos retailer who only purchases his Habanos cigars from the Authorised regional distributor. From the Review rules. ok Fine, call me nitpicker... :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1f1fan Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Nice! I have had the pleasure of smoking one vintage Cuban Davidoff and it was excellent as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatLocker Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Nice review. Wish I had bought some back in the late 80's, along with Microsoft stock. The only Dom P I've smoked was from Toboada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Mario. Great review man. Sounds like the perfect trifecta of a GREAT cigar, GREAT beverage and GREAT company. Glad you enjoed it. I can only hope to try a Davidoff one day. I will either sac up and buy a few or maybe one might fall into my hand one day. Only wishes;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Nice review. I had the pleasure of smoking a couple of circa 1987 Davidoff #1s. The only way to describe a Cuban Davidoff is decadent. The #1s taste like swiss chocolate. I still have a couple left. Incedible flavor for a 18+ year old cigar.:-D I am jealous, I have always wanted to try a Dom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Nice review, I've been sitting on my first Davidoff (LaTour) till vacation next week. Can't wait to enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I can only live vicariously throug the pictures because that is as close as i may ever get to one of these.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasch_24 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Great review and awesome experience bro. » Great review, thanks. » » Not nitpicking or anything of the sort, but I am quite sure that Davidoff » is not a Cuban brand from Habanos. » » • You must have purchased the cigar from an Authorised Habanos retailer » who only purchases his Habanos cigars from the Authorised regional » distributor. From the Review rules. » » ok Fine, call me nitpicker... :-P Jay, Are you saying this Davidoff isn't a cuban cigar or just that it isn't/wasn't distrbuted by Habanos SA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Jay....you are wrong on this one ;-) Davidoffs were Cuban made until 1990 after a dispute with Cuba saw him transfer his maufacturing of the white label line to the Dominican Republic under the legendary Hendrik Kelner . He had already transferred manufacturing of lesser Davidoff Lines to Honduras in 1983 in order to circumvent the embargo and maintain a presence in the US market. Great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thank you El Prez. My apologies to everyone. Got to love that i learn something new everyday here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironman Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Nice review...nothing better than sharing the experience with a friend!! I have been fortunate enough to sample a few Davidoffs, the Latour being the best thus far, but the Dom has eluded me:-P Ironman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjisaacson Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 the look on your face in that photo says it all... and i love that you lit this gem up with a very good friend and just made an experience out of it kicking back in the garage; just enjoying the love of the leaf! thanks for the review and photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean9689 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Nice review! I prefer the Chateau Margaux as my go-to Davidoff but the DP's are something that I break out for that "extra special" smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoodruff Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 thanks for the great review, nice pics as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud2 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Very cool, nice review! Got me stoked for my first Davidoff, a 1980's going up in smoke in 3 weeks. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 » Very cool, nice review! Got me stoked for my first Davidoff, a 1980's » going up in smoke in 3 weeks. :-) YOU WILL BE IN FOR A treat!! ENJOY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spsurfin Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Nice review. This cigar is on my wish list » Construction was perfect, no hard/soft spots. Draw was also perfect, » just firm enough to give some resistance. Flavor was hard to describe » since I had never tasted this cigar or anything like it. I would describe » the flavor as exotic spice and cocoa flavors, starting mildly at first and » ending fairly medium bodied with more pronounced cocoa flavors towards the » end. I though it was an absolutely FANTASTIC cigar; too bad it would » cost me an arm and a leg to get another one of these, if I could even find » one for sale. I smoked it with one of my best friends (actually he got me » started cigar smoking back in 1994) while drinking a glass of Grand » Marnier Cuvee Centenaire. One of the better smoking nights I have had. » :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiba Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Nice review... aren't these things hard to find... and if you do find them, expensive as hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie67 Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 » Nice review... aren't these things hard to find... and if you do find them, » expensive as hell? VERY hard (at least for me) to find. Yes they are a fortune, but remember, we picked these up back in 1995, so price wasn't TOO bad, although $80-$90 was and still is pricy. Last I heard, Cigar Afficionado had a little article about Hong Kong maybe 2 months ago, and they said that the going price for the Dom Perignons was $500+ USD PER STICK!! I think I will pass on any more at that price :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiba Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 » » Nice review... aren't these things hard to find... and if you do find » them, » » expensive as hell? » » VERY hard (at least for me) to find. Yes they are a fortune, but » remember, we picked these up back in 1995, so price wasn't TOO bad, » although $80-$90 was and still is pricy. Last I heard, Cigar » Afficionado had a little article about Hong Kong maybe 2 months ago, and » they said that the going price for the Dom Perignons was $500+ USD PER » STICK!! I think I will pass on any more at that price :-) Heck at that price I want 10 boxes... Do they take cash... LOL That is wayyyy too much for me. Thanks for confirming this though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 » » » Nice review... aren't these things hard to find... and if you do find » » them, » » » expensive as hell? » » » » VERY hard (at least for me) to find. Yes they are a fortune, but » » remember, we picked these up back in 1995, so price wasn't TOO bad, » » although $80-$90 was and still is pricy. Last I heard, Cigar » » Afficionado had a little article about Hong Kong maybe 2 months ago, » and » » they said that the going price for the Dom Perignons was $500+ USD PER » » STICK!! I think I will pass on any more at that price :-) » » Heck at that price I want 10 boxes... Do they take cash... LOL » » That is wayyyy too much for me. Thanks for confirming this though. I wouldnt even buy 'em at that price while drunk buying. Ridiculous. Shiba, you buyin'? Come on by - beers on me :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabebdog1 Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 someday ohh yes someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Very nice, one day I will enjoy one of those. One day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginseng Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Sounds simply wonderful! Congratulations on a most magical evening. That cigar looks as fresh as a daisy. :-) Wilkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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