Davidoff (non cuban)

[CaptainQuintero]

Just wondering if anyone has much experience in the newer cigars (the non-Cubans). They seem more expensive than most Cubans so there must be a reason for their price, or it it purely living off the brand name from the time they were produced in Cuba?

[bc8436]

I've smoked a decent amount of Davidoffs as a couple of my friends who are casual smokers adore the brand. I enjoyed the Double R, Puro d'Oro and Grand Crus, but they are way overpriced in my opinion. If I had to spend $20+ for a NC, I'd rather go with OpusX or Padron.

[brutusthebuckeye]

, or it it purely living off the brand name from the time they were produced in Cuba?

Yep

[Puros Y Vino]

Very good, very expensive. Lost its' cache' long ago.

[sblevit]

Not much of a fan. They are generally too mild for me, too floral and they are so overpriced. However, in 2008 they came out with a cigar called the Reserva 12 that was made from 12 yr aged tobacco and that was one of the best NCs I've ever smoked. I lament the fact that I only got the one box and now they are all gone. So a single here and there is worth a try to see if they come up with a winner.

[Stalebread]

I've tried several Davidoff cigars and always thought the Millennium Blend Lonsdale was a pretty good cigar but was not impressed by the others.

A couple of years ago I received as a gift a Zino Platinum Crown Special Chubby or something like that. As I recall, it was an outstanding smoke but when I checked the price it was around $35.00 a pop.

[thechenman]

I've smoked several different non-Cuban Davidoff cigars over the years (sadly never a Cuban Davidoff). Quite honestly I've never been impressed. I think the cigars live off their reputation. They are attractive looking cigars, but for what they offer, I definitely think they are overpriced. It could also be that I am not a huge fan of Kelner. While he does blend some decent cigars that I have enjoyed like the AVO XO or Campanero, most by far fall short of what I am looking for. My recommendation would be to stay away from them, there are so many much better cigars at that price point, and even lower.

[MadMax]

The Garcia's of My Father are making them a new cigar 5.5x52 Belicoso that will be available only in the NYC stores. Next time I go into the city I'm going to pick a few up and give them a try. They say the cost is $7 a stick!

[cigcars]

I've smoked several different non-Cuban Davidoff cigars over the years (sadly never a Cuban Davidoff). Quite honestly I've never been impressed. I think the cigars live off their reputation. They are attractive looking cigars, but for what they offer, I definitely think they are overpriced. It could also be that I am not a huge fan of Kelner. While he does blend some decent cigars that I have enjoyed like the AVO XO or Campanero, most by far fall short of what I am looking for. My recommendation would be to stay away from them, there are so many much better cigars at that price point, and even lower.

*And as "Smoke Magazine" so adequately phrased it years ago..."Those of you who exist on a steady diet of Cubans may find this cigar bland and faint in flavor," [sic]. They're definitely not terrible, but more flavor and taste imho can be found in much cheaper NC smokes.

[duwan]

I have probably smoked half a dozen or so Davidoffs. In my opinion, they are a good cigar, but not worth the price they demand. If I am going to pay $20 + for a cigar, I will choose a Padron each and every time.