Davidoff Puro d’Oro Notables Review

Puro d’Oro Notables
Made by: Davidoff
Country:Dominican Republic
Vitola: 5 5/8 by 46

Very sad to hear that Davidoff is retiring this line. The last review I conducted on this line scored the Eminentes (another vitola of this cigar) at a 92. I expect at least and equal experience if not better from this cigar. While you can find them, or if you already have a stockpile of these, savor them. This is a very good cigar, at a reasonable price point. So as a “soft” goodbye, here is a Davidoff Puro d’Oro Notables Review, I hope they do reopen this line at some point in the future.

Prelight

Perfectly done cap with a tight pigtail. Small veins with just a couple larger, visible seams. There is a slight give to the pack but it is very even. The band is a bit over the top, but they look really nice. The foot is giving off cedar, some mixed nuts, and a tangy fruity note. Clean cut, almost no loose tobacco on the cut. The prelight draw shows similar flavors to the foot with the appearance of a white pepper and leather. Definitely going to be complex, but as I recall the last vitola was as well.

1/3

High smoke production off the start, and a perfect draw. Cedar and light citrus on the front moving into cashew and then white pepper on the finish. Wonderfully smooth smoke, there is a bit of leather coming up mixing with the white pepper on the finish as I get into the first third. Medium to full body and low strength. Pretty good burn throughout this third, great smoke production.

2/3

The citrus has dropped on the front and has been replaced with cream alongside the cedar. The cashew has also dropped, leather is up on the center carrying into the finish. The pepper note is now a mix of red and white. Body has maintained at a medium to full, strength has risen to a low to medium. The burn and smoke production are both going strong. Nice defined transitions, and great complexity.

3/3

At the start of the last third, cream has dropped on the front, and a mix of cedar and oak are in its place. Cashew is back up in the center of the profile, and leather and red pepper now control the finish. Those transitions are what make this cigar so good, so defined and distinct. That is the biggest strong suit of this cigar. That and its complexity. Body has come down a bit, but has maintained medium to full and the strength is at a low to medium. No changes to the smoke production or the burn both held strong throughout. Once again a great offering from Davidoff.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Conclusion: 93

This hit right alongside its larger vitola now that I look back to that review. There were some structural flavor differences, but the notes are fairly consistent between the two sizes that I have reviewed. One clear change was the increase in body this cigar had. Had that stayed down and held its complexity it would have scored even higher. In either case this is a delicious cigar. The smaller ring gauge of this vitola made for some interesting changes. I really hope these will be reproduced someday, but that variability gives an excuse to stock up now. I highly recommend trying one to see if it fits your tastes.

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