On September 8th, 2018 we welcomed comedian Tony V to the show. During the first hour we smoked a cigar from the care package in the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto. As has become custom, after the show we offer up a full review of a cigar smoked on the show.
Cigar Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Tubo
Wrapper: Nicaragua Rosado
Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa, Nicaragua)
Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli, Ometepe, Condega)
Length: 5″
Ring Gauge: 50
Size: Robusto
The Look: The design of the box is simplistic but has some high-end touches. It is a short cabinet box, all black with accents of silver for the lettering. The bands on the cigar itself are a departure from the classic Davidoff white label. The Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto uses a black and silver band and a secondary burnt-orange band that says “Nicaragua” to let the consumer know this ain’t your fathers Davidoff. Not only that, but Davidoff pays homage to Nicaragua with their design. Three overlying triangles on the box and bands symbolize the volcanic mountains of the Central American country where the tobacco is grown.
The Notes: The pre-light draw of the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto has a sweet profile to it, hints of dry earth and black pepper shine through immediately. The draw is on the firmer side, but not by much. It’s easy to get a great flow of air through this one.
The first draw gave a quick hit of mild pepper and unsalted cashews. Towards the halfway point, intensity slowly builds into the fuller side of medium and there much more pepper present. Although there are a lot of peppery notes to this cigar, the sweetness from the Rosado evens out those sensations. Behind the pepper and sweetness, notes of cream, toffee and leather begin to show themselves.
In the final third of the Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto, cayenne pepper, coffee, oak and cedar truly make this cigar memorable. The finish lingers for a while, lasting well into the next draw. Overall, this was a very complex smoke, keeping my interest from start to finish.
The Finish: The construction held up phenomenally all the way down to the nub, as I expect from every Davidoff I enjoy. The other thing I noticed about this stick was that even though I smoked it was smoked the nub, I was able to keep going without burning my lips or fingers. This also means that there were no bitter flavors to speak of, the cigar did not overheat and always left a clean taste in the wake of each draw.
Rating: 93
Price: $15.99 single / $60.99 4-pack / $181.99 (Box of 12)
