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Davidoff

Nicaragua

Davidoff Nicaragua is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) wrapper; Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder; Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3¾ × 46 to 6.38 × 54.

Maker
Davidoff
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa)
Binder
Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler
Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Cigars Davidoff
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 3¾ × 46 to 6.38 × 54

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Davidoff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee.
  • 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.

Sizes

5 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

reads and news on Davidoff
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Davidoff Nicaragua questions

What does Davidoff Nicaragua taste like?

Davidoff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Davidoff Nicaragua?

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

Is Davidoff Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua made?

Davidoff Nicaragua is made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Davidoff Nicaragua use?

Davidoff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder, with Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Davidoff Nicaragua come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Short Corona (3¾ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Toro (5½ × 54) and Diadema (6.38 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Davidoff Nicaragua?

For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Davidoff Nicaragua?

With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Davidoff Nicaragua?

Cigars with a similar build include Casa Fuente, Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R and PDR El Trovador Rosado. They share rosado wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.