Davidoff

Château Series (Cuban)

Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) is a medium strength cigar made in Cuba at Tabacuba / El Laguito. It pairs Cuba wrapper; Cuba binder; Cuba filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 42 to 7 × 38.

Maker: Davidoff
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Country: Cuba
Factory: Tabacuba / El Laguito
Strength: medium
Sizes: 5 · 5 × 42 to 7 × 38

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) yet.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb

Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

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Sizes

5 in the catalog

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Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) questions

How strong is Davidoff Château Series (Cuban)?

Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) made?

Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) is made in Cuba at Tabacuba / El Laguito, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) use?

Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) uses a Cuba wrapper over a Cuba binder, with Cuba filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Davidoff Château Series (Cuban) come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Château Yquem (6 × 38), Château Pétrus (7 × 38), Château Mouton Rothschild (5 × 42), Château Haut-Brion (6 × 43) and Château Margaux (6 × 43). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Davidoff Château Series (Cuban)?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

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