DonVon
06-09-2005, 05:37 PM
People who argue that the best cigars in the world are currently coming out of the Dominican Republic can present a strong case with the Davidoff 4000. When I hear the name Davidoff it brings to mind quality, consistency, and a product whose perfection can only be attained through a keen attention to detail.
CONSTRUCTION:
This cigar looked amazing. The appearance and construction was flawless. The petite 43 ring gauge bestowed a touch of prestige which was also noted in the simple yet unique white band. At first glance it almost looked too thin to be a cigar smoker's cigar. However the lengthy 6 3/32" breadth more than made up for its undernourished diameter. The wrapper was as close to perfection as you can get. The veins were extremely fine (almost non-visible), and the leaf had an inviting rich brown color that hugged the filler and ended in a cap that sat like a crown on nobility.
SMELL:
Rich... I could end it at one simple word, but how fun would that be? If you haven't smelled one of these you are missing out! The foot was like a bouquet releasing hints of the many different flavors the filler contained. The wrapper added a hint of sweetness that seemed to permeate through out the entire stick. The best way to describe it would be to say the cigar’s smell was alive (actively giving off its aroma). IMHO this aspect is key in any cigar that is going to be aged.
CUT & LIGHT:
Before I cut any cigar I always rotate the cap between my lips to get it moist (I find this prevents any unraveling). The slim ring gauge made this cigar a breeze to cut evenly, and my traditional pre-light draw brought forth a pungent flavor comparable to an X.O. cognac. Lighting this cigar was another joy that again can be credited to the small ring gauge.
DRAW, BURN & ASH:
As I began extracting smoke from this cigar all I can remember is how even everything was. The draw was exactly how it should have been, and the great construction I observed before lighting was very apparent in the quality of the burn. The burn line was horizontal the whole way through which helped keep the cherry perfectly round. Even when I left the cigar in the ashtray for a little too long, the fire stayed at an ideal temperature to where I didn't have to puff strenuously to get the cigar burning again (The small ring gauge again comes into play here). The ash looked like it had stripes because the burn was so straight and perfect (I could almost count how many puffs I had taken). The color of the ash was perfect, it hung on tightly, but did not fight me when I wanted to flick it into the ash tray.
SMOKE & FLAVOR
The smoke was plentiful, and if I were to rate the intensity I would say it was a solid medium-body smoke. I tasted hints of many different flavors, and almost lost myself in trying to define each one. The smoke was soft and not abrasive to the palate. However, it was strong enough to proclaim that it IS a cigar and should be held at nothing less.
FINAL OBSERVATIONS:
The evening started with a nice dinner at Islands after work. I had a Mangorita that tasted superb (though I never drink tequila, this golden sauza tequila was very tasty). Sadly when I decided to smoke, the surroundings were not as ideal as the Davidoff was. It was a bit windy/chilly as I sat outside the coffee shop that was close by. The chai latte (better than any other I have ever had) was a perfect marriage to my stogie. I had a beautiful woman keeping me company, though she might have felt a bit neglected, and the pedestrians walking up and down the street added a nice touch to the place. Though the wind was irritating, I still thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. It is definitely a stick that will age wonderfully with time. This is what cigar smoking is all about, for those that haven’t tried it (even those that have) get out and get one! Thanx for reading.
CONSTRUCTION:
This cigar looked amazing. The appearance and construction was flawless. The petite 43 ring gauge bestowed a touch of prestige which was also noted in the simple yet unique white band. At first glance it almost looked too thin to be a cigar smoker's cigar. However the lengthy 6 3/32" breadth more than made up for its undernourished diameter. The wrapper was as close to perfection as you can get. The veins were extremely fine (almost non-visible), and the leaf had an inviting rich brown color that hugged the filler and ended in a cap that sat like a crown on nobility.
SMELL:
Rich... I could end it at one simple word, but how fun would that be? If you haven't smelled one of these you are missing out! The foot was like a bouquet releasing hints of the many different flavors the filler contained. The wrapper added a hint of sweetness that seemed to permeate through out the entire stick. The best way to describe it would be to say the cigar’s smell was alive (actively giving off its aroma). IMHO this aspect is key in any cigar that is going to be aged.
CUT & LIGHT:
Before I cut any cigar I always rotate the cap between my lips to get it moist (I find this prevents any unraveling). The slim ring gauge made this cigar a breeze to cut evenly, and my traditional pre-light draw brought forth a pungent flavor comparable to an X.O. cognac. Lighting this cigar was another joy that again can be credited to the small ring gauge.
DRAW, BURN & ASH:
As I began extracting smoke from this cigar all I can remember is how even everything was. The draw was exactly how it should have been, and the great construction I observed before lighting was very apparent in the quality of the burn. The burn line was horizontal the whole way through which helped keep the cherry perfectly round. Even when I left the cigar in the ashtray for a little too long, the fire stayed at an ideal temperature to where I didn't have to puff strenuously to get the cigar burning again (The small ring gauge again comes into play here). The ash looked like it had stripes because the burn was so straight and perfect (I could almost count how many puffs I had taken). The color of the ash was perfect, it hung on tightly, but did not fight me when I wanted to flick it into the ash tray.
SMOKE & FLAVOR
The smoke was plentiful, and if I were to rate the intensity I would say it was a solid medium-body smoke. I tasted hints of many different flavors, and almost lost myself in trying to define each one. The smoke was soft and not abrasive to the palate. However, it was strong enough to proclaim that it IS a cigar and should be held at nothing less.
FINAL OBSERVATIONS:
The evening started with a nice dinner at Islands after work. I had a Mangorita that tasted superb (though I never drink tequila, this golden sauza tequila was very tasty). Sadly when I decided to smoke, the surroundings were not as ideal as the Davidoff was. It was a bit windy/chilly as I sat outside the coffee shop that was close by. The chai latte (better than any other I have ever had) was a perfect marriage to my stogie. I had a beautiful woman keeping me company, though she might have felt a bit neglected, and the pedestrians walking up and down the street added a nice touch to the place. Though the wind was irritating, I still thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. It is definitely a stick that will age wonderfully with time. This is what cigar smoking is all about, for those that haven’t tried it (even those that have) get out and get one! Thanx for reading.