Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money?

zmancbr · 10-24-2008, 02:19 PM

Never smoked one yet... I have one that was gifted to me by one of those fine BABTOLs in a bomb. I am saving it for a special day and then will burn it up.

wayner123 · 10-24-2008, 02:30 PM

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Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money?

Not worth the money IMO. They are one dimensional to me. It's a good one dimension, but not $15 worth.

BTW, if you all like Davidoff's that much you should really look into the Davidoff seconds:

Private Stock
Kelner Seconds
Occidental Reserve

IMO, these are just as good as the Davidoffs, at a 3rd of the price. And that's about how much they should cost.

troutbreath · 10-24-2008, 02:32 PM

Delicious, well-constructed smokes. Like the Special-R and Millineum. Cannot afford them too often, but they taste great when I light 'em up. I think I have 5 or 6 resting, just waiting for a special occasion.

BengalMan · 10-24-2008, 02:57 PM

The Maduro's are very young and have been notorious for having burn problems. The ones I have I'm letting sit for about 6 months and will revisit them.

10-24-2008, 07:21 PM

After reading on here, I've been looking for some, but can only find cigarellos on the major sites. I guess I'll have to hope for some in a MAW someday.

JackSchwartz · 10-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Just a heads up to all the folks who like the Aniversario #3's (one of my favorite Davidoffs). They're now making them in 10 count boxes without tubos now. It saves you a buck or two per cigar.

My favorite Davidoff right now is anything in the Winston Churchill line. The first few boxes we received were a little green in my opinion. I picked up some grassy/earthy taste in there that reminded me of the Gran Cru line. Last couple shipments we received have been outstanding.

Eric

papajohn67 · 10-27-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Just a heads up to all the folks who like the Aniversario #3's (one of my favorite Davidoffs). They're now making them in 10 count boxes without tubos now. It saves you a buck or two per cigar.

My favorite Davidoff right now is anything in the Winston Churchill line. The first few boxes we received were a little green in my opinion. I picked up some grassy/earthy taste in there that reminded me of the Gran Cru line. Last couple shipments we received have been outstanding.

Eric

Now that makes me feel mighty good since I have some WC's arriving from you folks tomorrow.

hdroadglide · 10-27-2008, 04:40 PM

this is just what makes the world go round. i have never cared for the flavor profile of davidoff (although i've never tried a cc). for the price, i'd rather have a nice tatuaje. but that's just me. more for everyone else!!

JackSchwartz · 10-28-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by papajohn67

Now that makes me feel mighty good since I have some WC's arriving from you folks tomorrow.

I was lucky enough to meet Winston Churchill's grandson when I was in Las Vegas for the trade show. Very nice gentleman. He was a news correspondent after graduating college. When I told him I was from Chicago he told me a great story. "I've covered many conflicts and wars; from Vietnam to the Middle East. Funny enough, the only time I was injured covering a story was at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago."
I guess he was going back to his hotel room when two cops approached him and asked him where he thought he was going. He told them he was heading back to his hotel. "Oh yeah, where's your key and what's your name", the cops asked. "Here's my key, and my name is Winston Churchill", he replied. CRACK!!! The cop smacked him over the head with his baton. "You some kind of wise guy?"

Thought that was a funny story. Intrestigly enough we have a little connection to Winston Churchill as well. Jack Schwartz presented him with a case of Montecristo cigars when Churchill came to Chicago. We have a photo in the shop.

papajohn67 · 10-28-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Just a heads up to all the folks who like the Aniversario #3's (one of my favorite Davidoffs). They're now making them in 10 count boxes without tubos now. It saves you a buck or two per cigar.

My favorite Davidoff right now is anything in the Winston Churchill line. The first few boxes we received were a little green in my opinion. I picked up some grassy/earthy taste in there that reminded me of the Gran Cru line. Last couple shipments we received have been outstanding.

Eric

Eric

Your WC's arrived today. So was the 8 stick sampler made up from recent shipments?

BTW the Prometheus Legend is going to serve me well. What a deal!!

Sauer Grapes · 10-28-2008, 09:01 PM

Can't say I cared for the winston churchill, especially at the price point. Really, at any price point I wasn't too impressed.

Can't say I have had too many regular Davidoff cigars, but the ones I've had I wasn't impressed with at the price point. They weren't horrible though. They are just kind of bland to me at times.

Had a Maduro this weekend. It was actually good, but again not for the price point. At half the price, I'd buy a box though. The cigar was really smooth for a non-aged maduro. Overall it was just a solid stick.

JackSchwartz · 10-29-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by papajohn67

Eric

Your WC's arrived today. So was the 8 stick sampler made up from recent shipments?

BTW the Prometheus Legend is going to serve me well. What a deal!!

Those Winston Churchills are from recent shipments. I've smoked the Chequers and the Marrakesh from this latest batch and found them to be excellent.

Also, I tested all the Legend lighters before we sent them out. All worked great. I liked the strong flame on them.

Enjoy the smokes.

Eric

10-29-2008, 08:00 AM

I love Davidoff, but I do think they can be a little expensive. When I look at the price I think "Davidoff or Cohiba" and Cohiba is a clear winner in that comparison.

10-29-2008, 12:35 PM

Since I haven't had one, I'll have to go with not worth it. Just can't pull the trigger.

massphatness · 10-29-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

Since I haven't had one, I'll have to go with not worth it.

How can you pass judgement on a cigar you haven't had?

I've never had a Davidoff either -- so I can't make any kind of value judgement on the stick.

10-29-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

How can you pass judgement on a cigar you haven't had?

You are so smart.

I've never had a Davidoff either -- so I can't make any kind of value judgement on the stick.

I will fix this next trip up. I will pick up two Aniversario #3's and a bottle of Cragganmore.

trip!

10-30-2008, 09:24 AM

Like em' but not enough to pay out for them. However, their full-flavored cigarettes will straight up Terry Tate your ass. $4 per pack in NC but well worth it.

Mugen910 · 10-27-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BengalMan

The Maduro's are very young and have been notorious for having burn problems. The ones I have I'm letting sit for about 6 months and will revisit them.

Yup I wasn't totally impressed with the Maddy...but time will tell if they stay in line with the other yummy stuff.

10-24-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Never smoked one yet... I have one that was gifted to me by one of those fine BABTOLs in a bomb. I am saving it for a special day and then will burn it up.

10-24-2008, 02:57 PM	#4
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? The Maduro's are very young and have been notorious for having burn problems. The ones I have I'm letting sit for about 6 months and will revisit them.

10-24-2008, 07:21 PM	#5
AdamC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? After reading on here, I've been looking for some, but can only find cigarellos on the major sites. I guess I'll have to hope for some in a MAW someday.

10-27-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Just a heads up to all the folks who like the Aniversario #3's (one of my favorite Davidoffs). They're now making them in 10 count boxes without tubos now. It saves you a buck or two per cigar. My favorite Davidoff right now is anything in the Winston Churchill line. The first few boxes we received were a little green in my opinion. I picked up some grassy/earthy taste in there that reminded me of the Gran Cru line. Last couple shipments we received have been outstanding. Eric

10-27-2008, 04:40 PM	#8
hdroadglide Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 26 Trading: (0)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? this is just what makes the world go round. i have never cared for the flavor profile of davidoff (although i've never tried a cc). for the price, i'd rather have a nice tatuaje. but that's just me. more for everyone else!!

10-24-2008, 02:32 PM	#3
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Delicious, well-constructed smokes. Like the Special-R and Millineum. Cannot afford them too often, but they taste great when I light 'em up. I think I have 5 or 6 resting, just waiting for a special occasion.

10-28-2008, 09:01 PM	#11
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Can't say I cared for the winston churchill, especially at the price point. Really, at any price point I wasn't too impressed. Can't say I have had too many regular Davidoff cigars, but the ones I've had I wasn't impressed with at the price point. They weren't horrible though. They are just kind of bland to me at times. Had a Maduro this weekend. It was actually good, but again not for the price point. At half the price, I'd buy a box though. The cigar was really smooth for a non-aged maduro. Overall it was just a solid stick.

10-29-2008, 08:00 AM	#13
Addiction Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? I love Davidoff, but I do think they can be a little expensive. When I look at the price I think "Davidoff or Cohiba" and Cohiba is a clear winner in that comparison.

10-29-2008, 12:35 PM	#14
Legend Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Since I haven't had one, I'll have to go with not worth it. Just can't pull the trigger.

10-30-2008, 09:24 AM	#17
SonsofClubDeck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Davidoff - Like, Love, or not worth the money? Like em' but not enough to pay out for them. However, their full-flavored cigarettes will straight up Terry Tate your ass. $4 per pack in NC but well worth it.