Winston Churchill "Chequers" by Davidoff Review

[JMHX]

Just had the opportunity to sample this stick at a staff meeting. I grabbed two of the "Chequers" size: One to puff away on and the other to slit open and inspect the inner-workings of this stick.

Let me start off by saying that the selection of Dominican Yamasa for the wrapper was a wise choice that nicely complemented the blend of Ecuadoran and Peruvian filler tobaccos. The stick started out like a traditional Davidoff: Creamy and with a bit of the distinctive airy flavor, but quickly broke with the standard Davidoff's through a warm, cinnamon-spice note that provided a strong counterpoint to the creaminess throughout. There were also minor notes of roasted coffee beans, especially in the latter 1/3 of the cigar.

The construction of the Churchill is exceptional, and I can only assume it holds true for the other sizes as well. A flawless tan wrapper and well-applied cap hid very nicely rolled filler tobacco. I was able to unwrap four large pieces of filler tobacco, each with a very distinctive smell and burn flavor. Given my previous let-downs dissecting sticks, it was pleasing to find no tobacco bug holes in the binder or filler tobaccos.

The only let-down came when a slight bitterness intruded in the last third of the smoke, either because the stick is young or because of my overeagerness to smoke it down. The price tag, $12 - $21 depending on size, is also prohibitive except for occasional porch enjoyment.

[Puffin Fresh]

Had one of these yesterday. It was the corona gorda size, not sure of the name.

Overall it wasn't a bad stick, but not a nubber and not worth the price. I got the bitterness at the end. I wonder if that's because according to the founder of the company, cigars aren't meant to be smoked past the band anyway.

Mine had a pretty distinct hay flavor throughout. Construction was average to a bit above average on mine.

Not worth the price IMO. Lot's of cigars that are cheaper that are much better.

[BillyCigars]

Sounds like I should try one -- thanks for the reviews!

[IceChant]

Thank you for the review.

[jjefrey]

Originally Posted by BillyCigars

Sounds like I should try one -- thanks for the reviews!

Thanks