Stogie Reviews: Davidoff Millennium Blend Robusto

20 Mar 2007

Millennium Blend is the most full-flavored of Davidoff’s many highly-acclaimed lines. Back in August, we gave the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 our first five stogie rating. Could the Davidoff Millennium Blend Robusto achieve the same rare feat?

This 5 and 1/4 inch by 50 ring gauge cigar has an almost seamless Colorado brown wrapper, and pre-light it revealed fantastic rich earth and deep mocha notes. The Dominican binder and filler tobaccos are packed very tight, giving the stogie a firm feel.

After lighting the cigar, we found the same rich mocha flavors we noticed from the unlit stick. But this cigar was not one-dimensional.

Along with the primary chocolate and coffee notes were a complex bouquet of floral flavors. This included a subtle saffron element. As the cigar progressed we also found that nutty flavors were developing, most noticeably almond.

Fortunately, no matter how full-bodied the smoke gets – and it gets quite strong – it never turns harsh, and the flavors stay elegantly balanced on the palate.

We found the construction, however, to be a bit lacking. While it burns evenly and produces a sturdy ash, the stogie also has a tendency to go out, even when only left unattended for a few minutes.

These flavors and physical properties were apparent on numerous Robustos, as well as a Lonsdale (which also sports a much tighter, often frustrating, draw).

Ultimately, this flavor-packed creation is a complex, rich powerhouse that lives up to the prestigious Davidoff name. At the steep price of $13.50 apiece, however, we were disappointed by the consistent construction problems.

So while this cigar doesn’t get the perfect five stogie rating of its Grand Cru cousin, the Davidoff Millennium Robusto still earns an impressive four and 1/2 out of five stogies.