Davidoff Maduro Robusto

91 points, Cigar Aficionado

91 points, Cigar Insider

Davidoff Cigars ignites a new chapter for Maduro enthusiasts with a limited-release line, Davidoff Maduro. This full-bodied yet approachable smoke delivers a nuanced flavour profile, exceeding the brand's 2008 offering.

This limited release refines and redefines what a Maduro is and what a Maduro can be. Exquisitely dressed in a dark Ecuadorian wrapper from the Corte #7 grade which accounts for almost half of the overall aroma. This leaf grows on the upper part of the tobacco part, therefore a thicker structure which requires more time to ferment naturally. With 16 months of fermentation and 2 years of ageing, it results in a truly beautiful cigar which is sweeter and more sophisticated.

The Robusto opens with a burst of sweetness, layered with a deep dark chocolate and luxurious creaminess and laced with hints of nuts and dried fruits. As the cigar progresses, honeyed notes take center stage, balanced by subtle oaky undertones all enveloped in a smooth creamy smoke. All rounded by a delightful earthy note with a touch of white pepper, adding excitement to this truly entertaining smoke. Pair with a glass of ice-wine to match well with its sweetness or a Lapsang Souchong tea with its smoky undertones that cuts through the dark chocolately notes.