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Davidoff

Chef's Edition

Davidoff Chef's Edition is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Oettinger Davidoff AG. It pairs Ecuadorian wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Davidoff
Wrapper
Ecuadorian
Binder
Dominican
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Oettinger Davidoff AG
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 6 × 50 to 6 × 52

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 Chef's Edition 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

2 in the catalog
20246 × 50 · Ecuadorian›20256 × 52 · Ecuadorian›

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From the desk

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Davidoff Chef's Edition questions

How strong is Davidoff Chef's Edition?

Davidoff Chef's Edition is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Davidoff Chef's Edition good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Davidoff Chef's Edition made?

Davidoff Chef's Edition is made in Dominican Republic at Oettinger Davidoff AG, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Davidoff Chef's Edition use?

Davidoff Chef's Edition uses an Ecuadorian wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Davidoff Chef's Edition come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: 2024 (6 × 50) and 2025 (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Davidoff Chef's Edition?

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.

Smoking one?

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