Davidoff no. 1 (with 5-7 years of age)

[tecnorobo]

Came across some davidoffs a few weeks ago in diebels that had been left "neglected" for about 5-7 years to age (we know this because the davidoff band doesn't have the name of the cigar on it, and also it had our old price sticker on it)

Firstly, I had to try this format because smitty gifted me a freaking cuban davi no. 1. I needed to try this just to see what the cuban davi might burn/draw like.

This dominican davi however, was freaking outstanding.
Pre draw was extremely musty tasting which concerned me. The cigar also had no smell whatsoever to it (before light up)

This baby when lit up though was extremely smooth, floral, and honey esque for the first third.

The last two thirds opened up to the classic dom. davidoff flavor, only more refined and smoother.

If you can stand the wait, try aging some of these for a long time. It's worth it, as this is the best dom. cigar (or cigar period for that matter) that i've had in quite a long time.

[JPH]

Good find and nice review.

[TechMetalMan]

Floral and honey-esque?

[omowasu]

I really like all of the DR Davidoffs. When you say #1, do you mean Anniversario #1 or Grand Cru #1? The difference between the two is night and day - you can tell by length. The Anniversario is 8x48rg and the Grand Cru is 6x42. The Anniversario was very mild, and the Grand Cru was "full bodied" to say the least.

[tecnorobo]

Originally Posted by omowasu

I really like all of the DR Davidoffs. When you say #1, do you mean Anniversario #1 or Grand Cru #1? The difference between the two is night and day - you can tell by length. The Anniversario is 8x48rg and the Grand Cru is 6x42. The Anniversario was very mild, and the Grand Cru was "full bodied" to say the least.

hmm. neither of those honestly. The no. 1 is exactly like it's cuban cousin.
About 7 1/2 inches I think and right around 38-40 rg (or somewhere in there)

[omowasu]

Originally Posted by tecnorobo

hmm. neither of those honestly. The no. 1 is exactly like it's cuban cousin.
About 7 1/2 inches I think and right around 38-40 rg (or somewhere in there)

Thanks for the reply! The reason why I ask is that back in the late '90's, I smoked a lot of Davidoff and Dunhill 'gars. I still enjoy them infrequently. The sizes quoted were guesstimates from the Dominican line (you would have to go pre-1989 for the island sticks!), so I think you had the Grand Cru #1, which was close to lonsdale size. That brings back a lot of memories!

[tecnorobo]

actually found it (the exact cigar that is)
it's the davidoff classic series no. 1 (so their original line)
and i believe it's the exact same size as it's cuban cousin (7 1/2 inches and 38 rg)

hope this clears up the confusion?

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by omowasu

(you would have to go pre-1989 for the island sticks

Actually, I think they ended in 91.

[punch]

Originally Posted by omowasu

I really like all of the DR Davidoffs. When you say #1, do you mean Anniversario #1 or Grand Cru #1? The difference between the two is night and day - you can tell by length. The Anniversario is 8x48rg and the Grand Cru is 6x42. The Anniversario was very mild, and the Grand Cru was "full bodied" to say the least.

There is a Classic No. 1, too. Be careful with the Anniversario line. The No. 3 is a sleeper. Anniversario are always considered to be very mild. The No. 3 that I had two nights ago started out mild and ended up nearly making me puke at the band. I could feel my heart race from the nicotine! Someone else had warned me about the No. 3 before. I should have listened.