Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes

DBall · 09-14-2010, 10:38 AM

Great draw... lit it up and the first blast was, of course, classic NC Davidoff grassiness. It's not a bad thing, and it's nowhere near as potent as that of fresh Mill Blends.

There's something behind it, but I can't be certain of what because of the grassiness... I'd say there's a hint of cocoa in there, though, with some degree of certainty…

...Ohhh... about 1/2 inch in, the grassiness has faded to the background giving way to a smooooooooooooth creaminess. As an aside, this is the perfect size for me.

Also, in the spirit of full disclosure, I just finished an RA Lusitaino (Portugal RE), so this is not my first cigar of the day.

A hard pull brings about flavors of cracker, some undefined spice and that undertone of grassiness (which, in this blend, is quite nice).

A slow, small pull shows very little... this cigar's tempo is certainly not the slow, small draw.

Into the second third, the creamy grassiness persists and, again, is still quite nice. Long pulls bring forth that cocoa and a flavor I can't quite pinpoint. Whatever it is, it's fantastic. I REALLY enjoy this cigar so far.

Cigars like this make me think I have a very limited palate. Damn... this is a good cigar. If they were more affordable, there would be boxes upon boxes in my collection.

The tempo of the cigar at the final third seems to have become a bit slower as a huge draw is spicier than it should be. The slow pull brings about the same flavors as the long one at this point... along with a strong spiciness.

The slower the pull, the less spice comes out

Man... this is a good cigar. Have I said that before? I think I might have. Oh well... it's a damned good cigar. I really wish I made this my first cigar of the day at this point.

I'm at the end of this cigar and the spice is starting to kinda burn my lips, but this cigar isn't being put down yet. It's nubworthy, and will be treated as such.

Some side notes, the draw and burn have been flawless (as expected). Flavors are a bit muddled and I'd be willing to bet that in time, these are going to be magnificent. I wish I could speed up time and try these in 5 years.

I'd give this a 9.2 on my random, useless, extraordinarily unscientific scale. This thing was great until the very end.

Now, to see how well I can stay out of them. I fear this may be one hell of an uphill battle. Thanks, James!

Off to get some ice for my scorched fingertips...

elderboy02 · 09-14-2010, 10:39 AM

Nice review!

09-14-2010, 10:45 AM

Nice review, looks tasty! I love Davidoffs.

kelmac07 · 09-14-2010, 10:50 AM

Great review Dan!!

BigAsh · 09-14-2010, 10:53 AM

Ummmmmmmmm!....Nice review!

MedicCook · 09-14-2010, 11:07 AM

Thanks for the review Dan.

gvarsity · 09-14-2010, 11:11 AM

Nice review. Random interesting tidbit in regards to "I'd give this a 9.2 on my random, useless, extraordinarily unscientific scale" this type of rating is often considered the most accurate rating system and is why they use a variation for pain description. You know the crying to smiley face or 1-10 how do you feel scales. Just shooting from the gut is strikingly on target. BTW love the Vernors Ginger Ale. Some of my favorite.

jimmyk26 · 09-14-2010, 11:23 AM

Just fantastic, I had a feeling that you would like these. I totally agree with you that I wish these were already 5 years old.

Doctorossi · 09-14-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Cigars like this make me think I have a very limited palate.

I'm a bit confused by this comment.

Are you saying that something about it suggests to you that there may be flavors going on that you're missing because they're too subtle?

php007 · 09-14-2010, 12:23 PM

I will have to try the Sublimes but love the Notables.

DBall · 09-14-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

I'm a bit confused by this comment.

Are you saying that something about it suggests to you that there may be flavors going on that you're missing because they're too subtle?

Yes, or that I'm just simply missing either because a) I fried my palate with the RA Lusitaino I smoked just minutes before lighting this or b) my palate just isn't good trained enough to pick them up.

There were definitely more flavors present, I just couldn't pinpoint them.

Superbad · 09-17-2010, 09:36 PM

I had one a few weeks ago. Really liked it but it kept going out, after the 9th relight I tossed it.

Chingas · 09-17-2010, 11:43 PM

Thanks for the Review after the Bombing Dan!

Had a few of these the last couple months, got from an event in Austin. I really liked this smoke. Grabbed a few of each size!

MiamiE · 09-18-2010, 07:25 AM

Very nice review. Is there any other enjoyable NC Davidoff like the Sublime?

mosesbotbol · 09-18-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiE

Very nice review. Is there any other enjoyable NC Davidoff like the Sublime?

Just about all of the Davidoff's are fantastic smokes. On par with anything from Cuba; just different.

Those Sublimes look great. Who sells them for the best price?

MiamiE · 09-18-2010, 07:30 AM

The construction of this cigar looks amazing. Especially in picture number two.

Lautréamont · 09-18-2010, 07:37 AM

I smoked a Sublimes yesterday for lunch at the Indy Cigar Bar. There was no hurry to get back to work on a Friday afternoon. I smoked it slowly over the course of nearly two hours with ice water to drink, while reading in one of their arm chairs. The Davidoff rep assured me that it was same blend as the Puro d'Oro Magnifico but the Sublimes didn't give me the chili pepper buzz on my lips like the Magnifico; it was more milk chocolate, subtle grass, spice, hints of dried fruit.

I've enjoyed the Davidoff Millenium blend as a change of pace but I've never actually yearned for one. These on the other hand, I would stock up on if I thought they wouldn't be available five blocks from my house. I might anyway, just for the pleasure of hoarding them.

DBall · 09-18-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Just about all of the Davidoff's are fantastic smokes. On par with anything from Cuba; just different.

Moses again hits the nail squarely on the head. As I and everyone else in every NC Davidoff thread says, I wish these weren't so cost-prohibitive.

Doctorossi · 09-18-2010, 10:45 AM

I'm dreaming of this blend in a Laguito #1 vitola. I may just have to use a bit of wrapper to strap two of 'em together, end to end.

09-14-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Nice review!

09-14-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Nice review, looks tasty! I love Davidoffs.

09-14-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Great review Dan!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-14-2010, 10:53 AM	#5
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Ummmmmmmmm!....Nice review! __________________ Keith

09-14-2010, 11:07 AM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Thanks for the review Dan. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

09-14-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Great draw... lit it up and the first blast was, of course, classic NC Davidoff grassiness. It's not a bad thing, and it's nowhere near as potent as that of fresh Mill Blends. There's something behind it, but I can't be certain of what because of the grassiness... I'd say there's a hint of cocoa in there, though, with some degree of certainty… ...Ohhh... about 1/2 inch in, the grassiness has faded to the background giving way to a smooooooooooooth creaminess. As an aside, this is the perfect size for me. Also, in the spirit of full disclosure, I just finished an RA Lusitaino (Portugal RE), so this is not my first cigar of the day. A hard pull brings about flavors of cracker, some undefined spice and that undertone of grassiness (which, in this blend, is quite nice). A slow, small pull shows very little... this cigar's tempo is certainly not the slow, small draw. Into the second third, the creamy grassiness persists and, again, is still quite nice. Long pulls bring forth that cocoa and a flavor I can't quite pinpoint. Whatever it is, it's fantastic. I REALLY enjoy this cigar so far. Cigars like this make me think I have a very limited palate. Damn... this is a good cigar. If they were more affordable, there would be boxes upon boxes in my collection. The tempo of the cigar at the final third seems to have become a bit slower as a huge draw is spicier than it should be. The slow pull brings about the same flavors as the long one at this point... along with a strong spiciness. The slower the pull, the less spice comes out Man... this is a good cigar. Have I said that before? I think I might have. Oh well... it's a damned good cigar. I really wish I made this my first cigar of the day at this point. I'm at the end of this cigar and the spice is starting to kinda burn my lips, but this cigar isn't being put down yet. It's nubworthy, and will be treated as such. Some side notes, the draw and burn have been flawless (as expected). Flavors are a bit muddled and I'd be willing to bet that in time, these are going to be magnificent. I wish I could speed up time and try these in 5 years. I'd give this a 9.2 on my random, useless, extraordinarily unscientific scale. This thing was great until the very end. Now, to see how well I can stay out of them. I fear this may be one hell of an uphill battle. Thanks, James! Off to get some ice for my scorched fingertips... __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-14-2010, 11:11 AM	#7
gvarsity still crazy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 621 Trading: (15)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Nice review. Random interesting tidbit in regards to "I'd give this a 9.2 on my random, useless, extraordinarily unscientific scale" this type of rating is often considered the most accurate rating system and is why they use a variation for pain description. You know the crying to smiley face or 1-10 how do you feel scales. Just shooting from the gut is strikingly on target. BTW love the Vernors Ginger Ale. Some of my favorite.

09-14-2010, 11:23 AM	#8
jimmyk26 Jimmy Jim Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Kings of Leon Location: buy the ocean Posts: 495 Trading: (32)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Just fantastic, I had a feeling that you would like these. I totally agree with you that I wish these were already 5 years old.

09-14-2010, 12:23 PM	#10
php007 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Placentia, CA Orange County Posts: 360 Trading: (35)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes I will have to try the Sublimes but love the Notables. __________________ Paul Patel http://s166.photobucket.com/home/php007/allalbums

09-17-2010, 09:36 PM	#12
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes I had one a few weeks ago. Really liked it but it kept going out, after the 9th relight I tossed it.

09-17-2010, 11:43 PM	#13
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Thanks for the Review after the Bombing Dan! Had a few of these the last couple months, got from an event in Austin. I really liked this smoke. Grabbed a few of each size! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

09-18-2010, 07:25 AM	#14
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes Very nice review. Is there any other enjoyable NC Davidoff like the Sublime?

09-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#16
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes The construction of this cigar looks amazing. Especially in picture number two.

09-18-2010, 07:37 AM	#17
Lautréamont Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Indy Posts: 67 Trading: (1)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes I smoked a Sublimes yesterday for lunch at the Indy Cigar Bar. There was no hurry to get back to work on a Friday afternoon. I smoked it slowly over the course of nearly two hours with ice water to drink, while reading in one of their arm chairs. The Davidoff rep assured me that it was same blend as the Puro d'Oro Magnifico but the Sublimes didn't give me the chili pepper buzz on my lips like the Magnifico; it was more milk chocolate, subtle grass, spice, hints of dried fruit. I've enjoyed the Davidoff Millenium blend as a change of pace but I've never actually yearned for one. These on the other hand, I would stock up on if I thought they wouldn't be available five blocks from my house. I might anyway, just for the pleasure of hoarding them.

09-18-2010, 10:45 AM	#19
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Davidoff Puro d'Oro Sublimes I'm dreaming of this blend in a Laguito #1 vitola. I may just have to use a bit of wrapper to strap two of 'em together, end to end. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!