Winston Churchill Chequer

Garbandz · 03-30-2009, 12:12 PM

Has anyone tried this cigar? I got a couple gifted,and I was shocked at the smell ,taste and overall quality of the ones I got.These 6 x 46 or so sell for 13.50 each,are these made by Davidoff?.....Any thoughts?

Texan in Mexico · 03-30-2009, 12:23 PM

I have gone through a bit more than a box of these since they came out.

Extremely well made and they smoke well IMHO.

Garbandz · 03-30-2009, 12:29 PM

maybe that is why mine were gifts,it is possible it was an off box...

rrplasencia · 03-30-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

I have gone through a bit more than a box of these since they came out.

Extremely well made and they smoke well IMHO.

i agree, very good cigar. got some from papajohn and they were great.

68TriShield · 03-30-2009, 12:31 PM

Davidoff made yes...

03-30-2009, 04:45 PM

These are fantastic. Unusual, but fantastic. I especially like the "Chequers" size.

You mentioned that these may be "off". Specifically, what were your impressions?

Garbandz · 03-30-2009, 06:42 PM

Light weight,off smell,{mold},flat,dirty taste,hot burn,poor construction.I put it down and had lunch,came back to it, still awful.I lit a CAO MX2 afterward to see if it might be my palate,the CAO was wonderful....It could be a bad one ,I will try the other one in a week or so, it looks Identical,and is from the same box, ...

03-30-2009, 07:50 PM

When I saw your oiginal post, I actually figured you might use the term "mold" with regard to how it smells.

In my experience, all things made by Davidoff have a signature "mustiness" to them. I actually find it to be wonderful and somewhat indicative of the age of the tobaccos in the blend. But I can see why it might have been off-putting for you.

While I like the Winston Churchill series from Davidoff, I do find it to be much richer than expected. Not spicy per se, nor overpowering. But definately fuller; richer.

As long as your humidor is operating as it should, I'd let the other one rest for a bit (sounds like you plan to) if for no other reason than to stabilize a tad. I'm hopeful that the next time you light up the cigar, it will be a much better experience!

papajohn67 · 03-30-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyCigars

When I saw your oiginal post, I actually figured you might use the term "mold" with regard to how it smells.

In my experience, all things made by Davidoff have a signature "mustiness" to them. I actually find it to be wonderful and somewhat indicative of the age of the tobaccos in the blend. But I can see why it might have been off-putting for you.

While I like the Winston Churchill series from Davidoff, I do find it to be much richer than expected. Not spicy per se, nor overpowering. But definately fuller; richer.

As long as your humidor is operating as it should, I'd let the other one rest for a bit (sounds like you plan to) if for no other reason than to stabilize a tad. I'm hopeful that the next time you light up the cigar, it will be a much better experience!

At 1st blush like sucking down stale beer.....love the WC's.

03-30-2009, 08:28 PM

LOL @ Stale beer. Not a bad descriptor actually!

vudu9 · 03-30-2009, 09:16 PM

I really like them in a self-indulgent sort of way...

Garbandz · 03-31-2009, 08:48 AM

I have contacted my source to get a few more of these for comparison purposes,I will let you know how it turns out.I can not blame my humidor,every thing else I have smoked for months has been properly kept,no problems.I have tried and enjoyed lots of other Davidoff products,but I am not a regular ,as you seem to be.Thanks for your input...

NCRadioMan · 03-31-2009, 12:04 PM

I agree with you Tom. I didn't like them at all. Very flat and boring but construction was top-notch in the few I have had.

jechelman · 03-31-2009, 12:33 PM

I had one recently thanks to papajohn and it was wonderful!

papichulo · 02-22-2012, 06:31 AM

I did not care for the limited few I have smoked when they were first released; however, now that they have more age in many of the B&Ms they are now one of my favorites.

PapaJohn, what are your thoughts now? Do you like these more now with age?

03-30-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Winston Churchill Chequer Has anyone tried this cigar? I got a couple gifted,and I was shocked at the smell ,taste and overall quality of the ones I got.These 6 x 46 or so sell for 13.50 each,are these made by Davidoff?.....Any thoughts?

03-30-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I have gone through a bit more than a box of these since they came out. Extremely well made and they smoke well IMHO.

03-30-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer maybe that is why mine were gifts,it is possible it was an off box...

03-30-2009, 12:31 PM	#5
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer Davidoff made yes...

03-30-2009, 04:45 PM	#6
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer These are fantastic. Unusual, but fantastic. I especially like the "Chequers" size. You mentioned that these may be "off". Specifically, what were your impressions?

03-30-2009, 06:42 PM	#7
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer Light weight,off smell,{mold},flat,dirty taste,hot burn,poor construction.I put it down and had lunch,came back to it, still awful.I lit a CAO MX2 afterward to see if it might be my palate,the CAO was wonderful....It could be a bad one ,I will try the other one in a week or so, it looks Identical,and is from the same box, ...

03-30-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer When I saw your oiginal post, I actually figured you might use the term "mold" with regard to how it smells. In my experience, all things made by Davidoff have a signature "mustiness" to them. I actually find it to be wonderful and somewhat indicative of the age of the tobaccos in the blend. But I can see why it might have been off-putting for you. While I like the Winston Churchill series from Davidoff, I do find it to be much richer than expected. Not spicy per se, nor overpowering. But definately fuller; richer. As long as your humidor is operating as it should, I'd let the other one rest for a bit (sounds like you plan to) if for no other reason than to stabilize a tad. I'm hopeful that the next time you light up the cigar, it will be a much better experience!

03-30-2009, 08:28 PM	#10
BillyCigars Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer LOL @ Stale beer. Not a bad descriptor actually!

03-30-2009, 09:16 PM	#11
vudu9 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 38 Trading: (0)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I really like them in a self-indulgent sort of way...

03-31-2009, 08:48 AM	#12
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I have contacted my source to get a few more of these for comparison purposes,I will let you know how it turns out.I can not blame my humidor,every thing else I have smoked for months has been properly kept,no problems.I have tried and enjoyed lots of other Davidoff products,but I am not a regular ,as you seem to be.Thanks for your input...

03-31-2009, 12:04 PM	#13
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I agree with you Tom. I didn't like them at all. Very flat and boring but construction was top-notch in the few I have had. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

03-31-2009, 12:33 PM	#14
jechelman Smokin' Longhorn Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: kickin' back at the lake Posts: 102 Trading: (5)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I had one recently thanks to papajohn and it was wonderful!

02-22-2012, 06:31 AM	#15
papichulo Diablo Canoso Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burque Posts: 344 Trading: (2)	Re: Winston Churchill Chequer I did not care for the limited few I have smoked when they were first released; however, now that they have more age in many of the B&Ms they are now one of my favorites. PapaJohn, what are your thoughts now? Do you like these more now with age? __________________ it is all about the onion