September 3rd, 2018

Hello from the Netherlands in Europe. I'm going to review a great cigar for you.

Cigar information

Production site: Ybor City, Florida, U.S.A.
2018 production of cigars: 2,500
Collection: Evo XZ
Vitola: Parejo Toro
Size of cigar: 6 inches by 54 ring gauge
Wrapper: Special Rosado leaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican
Ageing period: At least 3 months

When purchasing any cigars, the first thing I always do is remove the cellophane coverings (if necessary), place the cigars in my humidor and let them rest for a while.

August 27th, 2018

Size of cigar: 7 inches by 48 ring gauge

Every cigar smoker knows that the Davidoff Company stands for high quality, complexity and, yes, cost. When I was given the opportunity to review The Late Hour, I jumped at the chance. This was my first experience smoking a barrel-aged cigar, and it did not disappoint.

Davidoff ages the three-country blend of tobacco for six months in single malt Scotch whisky casks prior to the fabrication of the cigar. And the Scotch flavor can be noticed throughout the cigar, giving the customer a very unique smoking experience.

August 20th, 2018

Size of cigar: 6 inches by 52 ring gauge
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras

Wrapper

The wrapper is dark brown and smooth looking. It has thin veins, and is a bit dry to the touch. The wrapper is gorgeous and inviting in appearance.

August 13th, 2018

Quite honestly, I didn’t know anything about this cigar before going into it. I knew that I liked most sticks from Erik Espinosa and his crew, but I didn’t have much to go on before smoking this sample. The fact it was labeled with a blending band made it feel like I was getting a glimpse into the future. While I don’t know if this cigar ever came to be commercially or not, it was handed out at the 2017 IPCPR event. (Yes, I know... quite late! Sorry guys!)

Pre-light

The HUA33 is a 5 inch by 54 ring gauge Robusto with a light brown wrapper and a triple cap. The wrapper contained a few veins, but they were harmless and did not impact the smoking experience. The HUA33 passed the pinch test with flying colors, and a few dry pulls proved that it was filled perfectly. Pre-light draws gave off sensations of hay mixed with barnyard and a slight tingle of spice.