Davidoff

I've had a handful or more of them, and they just don't do it for me. They're nowhere near bad smokes - don't get me wrong. We all know their higher-end price tags. But, to me, to value is never there with these sticks.

The Aniversario Short Perfecto is a nice smoke, but for $17, it's simply not a stick I'd pay that amount for (or anywhere near). I would say it's the only Davidoff I've had that I would consider purchasing again, and has probably been the best price-to-quality smoke smoked by them so far.

The Y.O.T Ox had some awesome flavors, but they were pretty subtle. I'll avoid future Y.O.T(x) due to it. Again, just not worth the $40.

Starting to believe this is brand is just like most "luxorious" brands - it's status over value.

Or maybe my taste simply isn't refined enough for Davidoff. Who knows, but if that's the case - I'll stick to my unrefined sticks.

What's your take?

My take is very much the same as yours.

My favorite of the admittedly few I've tried is the Late Hour. I've really enjoyed the ones I've had until last month when the one I got in San Diego that canoed and tunneled - just goes to show that it can happen to any cigar.

I've also enjoyed the Colorado R something or other - but like you said, hard to justify at $30+.

Lastly, I'll give an honorable mention to the Nicaragua - bolder (and cheaper) than most of their stuff.

I certainly won't pay their prices. There are plenty of very good cigars out there in the $6 / $7 range that I don't need to pay $40 for a smoke (and actually, plenty in the $3 to $4 range too). Even if they are 'better', they're not THAT much better; the law of diminishing returns applies. Truth be told no matter the price, about 6 bucks worth is all the enjoyment I get out of a cigar - about the same price as a good pour of decent wine. Don't tell the Nannystate but if every cigar cost $40 I'd never smoke another one. I simply don't enjoy it enough to shell out that kind of coin.

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Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg

I certainly won't pay their prices. There are plenty of very good cigars out there in the $6 / $7 range that I don't need to pay $40 for a smoke (and actually, plenty in the $3 to $4 range too). Even if they are 'better', they're not THAT much better; the law of diminishing returns applies. Truth be told no matter the price, about 6 bucks worth is all the enjoyment I get out of a cigar - about the same price as a good pour of decent wine. Don't tell the Nannystate but if every cigar cost $40 I'd never smoke another one. I simply don't enjoy it enough to shell out that kind of coin.

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Weird, I had you pegged as a Davidoff Oro guy.

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Weird, I had you pegged as a Davidoff Oro guy.

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Lol! Ya, that's me a'ight...

I've only smoked 3 Davidoff cigar and I enjoyed them all. But I agree that the price is way oughta my league. No Bueno!

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My favorite of the admittedly few I've tried is the Late Hour. I've really enjoyed the ones I've had until last month when the one I got in San Diego that canoed and tunneled - just goes to show that it can happen to any cigar.

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Yeah, I've heard nothing but good things about the Late Hour. Seen a few Bums praise them. I believe the price isn't as bad on those - $15-20 maybe. Not too extravagant on a fancy-pants-day stick.

I've bought a few just to try and as a special occasion smoke but I too am not paying their prices. I can always get 3-4 cigars I also like for the same price as that one Davidoff. That being said, Late Hour, Escurio, Anniversary, Nicaraugua - they all good

Not sure if he is around much anymore but if talking about Davidoff I think Paul needs to chime in @php007

A cigars a cigar to me $3 or $300, the former leaving more money in my pocket. I have smoked many of the Davidoff offerings and quality and craftsmanship is there but I’ve yet to have one worth writing home about. On the other hand My Father, Illusione, Romacraft and others have wowed me at a fraction of the cost

I enjoy the Zino Platinum Scepters, and they are far under the prices of the ones others are mentioning here.
Actually have a few other Davidoff's arriving today to try out and they were also only about $15.


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I have had a few but mostly their budget lines. I do think there may better or as good as cigars for less than their price point but I think that can be said for just about all high end lines. While on the subject my wife got me this one before we were married. Pretty sure I didn't think she should have paid what she did for it but I am a sucker for tubos.Attachment 8104

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I have had a few but mostly their budget lines. I do think there may better or as good as cigars for less than their price point but I think that can be said for just about all high end lines. While on the subject my wife got me this one before we were married. Pretty sure I didn't think she should have paid what she did for it but I am a sucker for tubos.Attachment 8104

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I bet that's a goodun Josh. Your wife sounds like a wonderful woman.

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I have had a few but mostly their budget lines. I do think there may better or as good as cigars for less than their price point but I think that can be said for just about all high end lines. While on the subject my wife got me this one before we were married. Pretty sure I didn't think she should have paid what she did for it but I am a sucker for tubos.Attachment 8104

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Very cool. Never seen a wooden tubo

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@josh lucky 13 could you repost the pic? Coming up broken on my end.

Ok try 2 for @chain_gang

We have been together for 11 years now so this probably has 8-10 years on it. I have thought about trying to find another one.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...36782b5a06.jpgAttachment 8105

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I just got a couple each of the Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master, Escurio Petit Robusto, Signature Petit Coronas, Zino Classic No.1, and Zino Platinum Z-class 550R.
Can't wait to start trying them after they get some rest from shipping.

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I just got a couple each of the Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master, Escurio Petit Robusto, Signature Petit Coronas, Zino Classic No.1, and Zino Platinum Z-class 550R.
Can't wait to start trying them after they get some rest from shipping.

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Come back and let us know your thoughts when you do.

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Ok try 2 for @chain_gang

We have been together for 11 years now so this probably has 8-10 years on it. I have thought about trying to find another one.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...36782b5a06.jpgAttachment 8105

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Thanks. I'd imagine it's the same blend as the Aniversario I had the other day. Mine was a bit dirty tasting (off-tuned meld), so a bit more aging may have helped. I'd bet yours would smoke much nicer.

I like the Nicaragua, but only have one occasionally due to the price tag.

Maybe one day I'll try one of these that I saw at Cigars International when I was in Dallas a few weeks ago.


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Davidoff makes the Griffins. Those taste just as good at a fraction of the cost. When I do get all fancy I go with the Double R Churchill. Nice and mild with lots of flavor and a long smoke. Davidoff is to mild cigar smokers what Liga Privada is to medium plus/full cigar smokers. Not bad but for the cost the value is not there. Too many other offerings at better price points.