Davidoff Art Edition 2014 Review

Art Edition 2014
Made by: Davidoff
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 5 9/10 by 54

Davidoff cigars have performed very nicely in the past reviews that I have conducted on the company. The most common issue that I have come across is wrapper problems, but as you move up in price the cigars tend to be flawless. That said, this limited production release should be just about the top level of that perfection. Lets see if it can hold up to that with a Davidoff Art Edition 2014 Review.

Prelight

Only one pronounced medium vein, all the rest are small. Visible seams, and there is a lot of tooth on the wrapper. Very cleanly constructed cap, with a good cut there shouldn’t be any issues. Strong white pepper coming off of the foot along with cedar and light cocoa. Very little loose tobacco on the cut, a good amount of resistance that is probably being added to due to the tapered foot. Cedar and white pepper are the main notes coming off the prelight draw, there is a light grass note underneath. Firm and consistent pack. Let’s get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

Medium smoke thickness and smoke production. A lemon citrus and cedar on the front with cashew and white pepper moving in on the finish. Very balanced. Mild to medium body at the moment and no strength yet. Extremely smooth and creamy once it opens up and gets into the first third. Cedar and that tangy citrus remain on the front but the cream from the thick smoke (smoke thickness has been rising) is bleeding into the full profile. Up to a medium body and low strength. The finish has picked up leather alongside the cashew and white pepper. Great complexity and transitioning very smoothly, great blending work. Wonderful burn line, really enjoyable cigar so far.

2/3

The front is cedar forward but the citrus is still underneath. Leather is up on the finish and the cashew dropped. The white pepper now includes a bit of red pepper as well. Good flavor shifts that aren’t drastic but they are complementary to the profile. Toward the end of the second third the pepper is dropping down allowing the cashew to return alongside the leather on the finish. The citrus note on the front has dropped but it’s more due to the fact the cream is way up mixing with the cedar. I do expect that enjoyable note to return if the cream falls. Medium body and low to medium strength seems to be where this cigar has settled. Great smoke production and thickness, good burn, and appropriate resistance on the draw. Very balanced, this is a well-made and winner of a cigar you certainly get right what you paid for. Plus the aesthetics of the second band of that is important to the smoker.

3/3

One thing to note is this is burning pretty quickly. I am into the last third and it has been 40 minutes. Only really expecting an hour or a bit more from this depending upon how enjoyable the nub is. Never mind it slowed down significantly and surprisingly. Cedar and cream continue to control the front. Leather and white pepper are back controlling the finish. Medium strength and body, good burn, not much in the way of changes toward the end here but it was an enjoyable cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Conclusion: 90

Definitely something that can be used for celebrations or events without taking complete attention. Absolutely worth keeping a 5ver on hand,  because it’s a great cigar even at its price point. Smooth, balanced, and relaxing, that first third was the sweet spot in my opinion. Good job Davidoff.

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