Description
Davidoff Nicaragua
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Sizes Available: Short Robusto (3¾"×46), Robusto (5"×50), Toro (5½"×54)
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Vitola Styles: Rounded parejo and Toro formats
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Wrapper: 10‑year‑aged Nicaraguan Habano Rosado
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Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Jalapa
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Fillers: Premium long-fillers from Estelí, Condega, Ometepe (all Nicaraguan), aged at least 8 years
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Strength: Medium to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Toasted oak, espresso, dark chocolate, cedar, spice, caramel, black pepper, roasted nuts, subtle red fruit sweetness
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Pairing Notes:
Medium‑roast coffee, oaked Chardonnay, aged rum, honeyed walnut biscotti, cinnamon‑spiced dark chocolate
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Manufacturer: Davidoff (Oettinger Davidoff AG; cigars produced in the Dominican Republic using Nicaraguan-grown tobacco)
Privada Storytelling: Davidoff Meets Nicaragua’s Soul
Picture the moment a legendary Swiss house pivots into the fiery heart of Nicaraguan tobacco—and expects nothing short of perfection. That moment is Davidoff Nicaragua. It’s the first 100% Nicaraguan leaf blend from Davidoff, a product of a decade-long experiment led by master blender Hendrik Kelner. Every leaf—from wrapper to filler—comes from Nicaragua’s volcanic fields and rests for years before reaching a roller’s hand.
Despite its pedigree, this isn’t a cigar meant to stun. It’s built for balance, complexity, and clean refinement. The wrapper gleams with a marbled Rosado hue, the construction is near flawless, and the first third delivers soft spice moving slowly into toasted sweetness and espresso-like depth. As smoke builds, hints of roasted nuts, caramel, and subtle fruit emerge, all grounded by cedar and mineral earth.
This cigar is what happens when Davidoff’s minimalist elegance meets Nicaraguan boldness—and somehow the result is perfectly restrained.
Flavor Journey:
The cold draw opens with vanilla toffee and cedar, followed by subtle spice and caramel warmth. First light brings pepper and espresso, balanced immediately by cream and cedar sweetness. By the second third, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and soft oak take center stage. The final third deepens—earth and black pepper mellow into tobacco sweetness, leaving a long, satisfied finish.
While reviews have ranged from solid (around 88–89 points) to glowing (some scoring 95), the consensus remains: this is Davidoff-standard construction with Nicaraguan depth and clean evolution across the smoke.
Why It’s Privada-Worthy
Privada isn’t just about rare cigars—it’s about stories that shatter expectations. Davidoff Nicaragua is that kind of story: a luxury brand stepping into uncharted terroir, blending patience with innovation, and delivering a smoke that earned its place among Cigar Aficionado’s top-rated releases. It bridges the worlds of classic refinement and Nicaraguan strength with elegance few others can match.
For the collector who wants refinement wrapped in boldness—and the palate that demands both—this is a must.