Quick Smoke: Davidoff Special R Tubo
Saturday, August 9th, 2008Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
This pricey ($14 per cigar…but is there any other kind of Davidoff?) stick features a somewhat rustic Connecticut shade wrapper, at least by Davidoff’s rigorous standards. Once lit I was welcomed by a cool, smooth, well-balanced smoke. The classically-sized robusto (5 x 50) is medium- to full-flavored with toasty notes and a long buttery finish. Except for requiring one unexpected relighting, the construction was superb. It paired fantastically with Johnnie Walker Gold Label.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
[...] Hot buttered rum goes well with cigars, although the spices mean that you probably won’t be able to appreciate the subtleties of an overly complex smoke. So I recommend a medium- to full flavored-cigar with toasty notes like the Reyes Family Vintage, EO 601 Red, or Davidoff Special R. [...]