Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Davidoff of Geneva
Size: 6 5/8" x 48
Vitola: Toro Especial
Wrapper: Special Ecuadorian Hybrid
Sun Grown 702
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Piloto, Olor, San
Vincente
Box Quantity: 10
When I woke this morning the
first thing on my mind was, “What will be my first cigar today”?
I sipped on a café con leche
still pondering that question which many of us have when thinking about the
first cigar of the day.
This question is even more
difficult for me when you consider that I frequent what is one of the finest
Cigar stores in the United States
While considering what would
set the tone for the day, looking through aged My Father LE’s, La Aurora 100 anõs,
Fuente Lost City
These rare beauties have been
almost non existent since 2009 when whoever was lucky enough to smoke one
snapped them up quicker than a Chicago
I opened the white outer box
to find a beautiful wooden box decorated with the Davidoff Logo, Limited
Edition 2009 and Toro Especial, Seleccion 702 printed on top. I was excited
beyond belief to have another opportunity to enjoy this incredible cigar but
now with 3 years of age.
I opened the box and was
amazed at what I saw. The wrapper looked a shade darker than I remembered and
so inviting, yet I couldn’t help but continue to admire the way the cigars
looked at me, beckoning me to reach out to them. I didn’t want to disappoint
them, so I did.
I removed the cigar from its cello
sleeve and inspected a flawless medium brown colored wrapper. A typical “Davidoff “ band laid above a
second band proudly proclaiming, “Seleccion 702”. I noticed a beautiful woodsy,
cedar fragrance emanating from it almost immediately.
This cigar was flawless, the
wrapper was a work of art, the cigar was filled perfectly from the head to the
foot.
I cut the cigar with a V cut
and gently warmed the foot with a match. When I finally lit the cigar, the
taste hit my pallet with the first draw, I knew that I chose wisely.
I sat back with a second cup
of coffee and waited.
Not a typical Davidoff, this
cigar has a peppery, spiciness from the very first draw. Tones of cedar were
evident also as I got into this wonderful stick. You can taste what the aging
has done as you hit the first third. The cedar flavor and aroma is very evident
at this point which is a bonus from the 3 years of age.
If it wasn’t so early in the
day, I would love to experience this cigar with a Vintage Port.
About half way through and I
don’t detect much difference in the taste. Still pepper, cedar and
spice. Incredibly consistent
and flavorful. Perfect burn The ash is medium gray and holds the cigar until
you decide you don’t want to take a chance of soiling your shirt.
I am at the point where I
have to remove the second band and thinking about another one to try with a
port.
I am coming to the part of
the cigar I hate, The End. Of course, this only applies to a cigar I thoroughly
enjoy. This is it. I have already removed the final band and can say without
any doubt, this is one of the finest cigars I have had the pleasure of smoking
in a very long time. Even at the end, there is no harshness or bitterness.
Smooth, creamy and flavorful.
My best recommendation is
that this cigar is at its peak.
Get some, smoke them and get
ready for one of the best smoking experiences of your life.love.
Total smoking time around
1hour.
This is only my
opinion and your experience with a cigar will be based on when you smoke it,
where you smoke it, what you drink with it or what you have eaten.
Form your own
opinion and I am always available to answer any questions or address any
comments.
Posted by Cuban Rob
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