By Vasilij Ratej
The Davidoff Aniversario Special "R" is a cigar that I tried at the Slow Tasting. Here is my report and the Slow Tasting video. Have fun with it!
The Difference - What is the difference?
Do you know the difference? Four cigar lines from Davidoff are presented under The Difference.
The White Band is
The four lines are called White Band Collection. It is a timeless icon of sophistication and elegance. The difference with other cigars is, among other things, the strict quality control. In other words: When the white band closes around a cigar, it is the final act of a ritual of Caribbean passion and Swiss precision.
Cigars.Zone would like to help you understand this difference.
Slow Tasting Video
Tasting notes from the Davidoff Aniversario Special "R"
The Analysis I performed with the Cigars.Zone Testing Tool by. Explanations to the ZiZo R+ smoke technology you can find here.
External impression before lighting
Format: Robusto (ring 50 / length 124 mm)
Price: Status March 2023 / CHF 24.20, box of 4 CHF 96.80 / case of 25 CHF 605.00 / EUR 23.70, box of 4 EUR 94.80 / case of 25 EUR 592.50 / Note: There may also be other packing sizes.
Recommended acclimatization in humidor with cellophane: 5 days
The color and the cover sheet: Connecticut / very beautiful and fine
The construction and cold draft: The rolling is uniform / cold draw slightly woody
The taste in general
The lighting and the draw resistance: Lighting is easy and the draw resistance is optimal
The burn, the strength and the taste: The burn is straight, now and then slightly wavy / Strength 3/5 / The taste is pleasant, slightly woody, slightly nutty, slightly sweetish
Course of enjoyment and conclusion
Course of enjoyment: steady increase
Conclusion: The strength of the Davidoff Aniversario Special "R" is not to be underestimated. It has a strength of 3/5, even 4/5 depending on the day, and is very aromatic and complex (see Slow Tasting Video for details). This cigar is suitable for the experienced cigar lover. A wonderful pleasure, even in combination with a champagne, which goes perfectly with this cigar.
A cigar test is subjective. The taste of a cigar is influenced by personal taste preferences, taste memories, the mood of the day, what you have eaten or drunk beforehand. Even the lighting in the room influences the taste experience. The flavor nuances described here therefore do not necessarily correspond to your own impressions.
Resources on the topic
Presentation of the campaign: Davidoff The Difference
Find Davidoff Aniversatio Special "R" on Google
Download Cigars.Zone PDF Tasting Tool
Helpful Cigar Tips: From "retronasal", "R+ technique", about "umami" to the difference of cigars storage between Non Cuba and Cuba.
