There are a few options when choosing a Davidoff Sampler of cigars. This popular brand offers the 12 Count, 3 Count Tubos, 9 Count, Puro d’Oro and Robusto Collection. Each one represents the exquisite quality and deep history that Davidoff is known for, making them all a perfect addition to your humidor.

 History: Beginning in as early as 1911, the Davidoff brand has always held a prime spot in the tobacco industry. When Zino Davidoff was young his family was forced to leave Russia and move to Geneva where his family set up their first tobacco shop. This was just the beginning for Zino who grew to love and dedicate himself to the industry. His hands-on experience as well as some coursework in tobacco farming led to many successful ventures. This included the creation of new blends and fresh storage techniques. Despite the expected ups and downs of his journey, Zino ended up back in the Dominican Republic creating exceptionally produced cigars.

Appearance: The Puro d’Oro Davidoff Sampler is just one fine example of why the brand stands out among the rest. This set is made up of one of each of their Puro d’Oro cigars, which includes the Magnifico, Notable, Sublime, and Deliciosos. They come displayed in a classic box to show off their pristine Yamasa Dominican cigar wrappers. Each one has a gold band beautifully embossed with the name, as well as a pigtail cap on the head. The dark colored sticks each contain aged Dominican tobaccos.

Draw/Burn/Ash: The Corona Gorda Notable format is the largest in this Davidoff Sampler. It begins with a fresh grassy scent, while the first puffs give off a hint of spiciness. It is a consistent and smooth smoke that pulls you through a sweet, yet peppery journey to the very end.  The Robusto Magnificos is a full-bodied smoke that provides spicy undertones while slowly sneaking in a mixture of sugar, spice, and earthy flavors. Next, is the Corona Deliciosos, which is the most potent rod in this magnificent sampler.

 Flavor: The dominant Yamasas wrapper provides a truly powerful flavor and aroma. It is slow burning while allowing the sweetness and hints of spice to be thoroughly enjoyed. Lastly, the Petit Panetela Sublime is the smallest in the box, although despite its size, this stick burns slow and even. The aroma is a bit like a forest, while the draw is of cream and sugar. The ash on these sticks all hold exceptionally well, all the way from beginning to end.

Recommendation: A Davidoff Sampler is the perfect gift as well as something to personally indulge in.  You don’t have to be a serious cigar smoking aficionado to take in the true quality this brand has to offer. So break out your cigar cutter and experience some of the best Puro d’Oro sticks.

History:  The name Schrader Cigars may not be a familiar name in the cigar world just yet, but it soon will be. This is a new line made by Fred Schrader, proprietor of Schrader Cellars in the Napa Valley. His 2007 Schrader wines were all given the highest rankings achievable by Wine Spectator magazine. A feat never accomplished by an American wine maker. Mr. Schrader is a cigar enthusiast as well, and deemed this a reason for celebrating. He went out in search of tobacco blends that would be as rich and flavorful as the award winning wines in his cellar. He nailed it with this cigar. The inaugural cigar for the Schrader Cigar line is called the Hispaniola. Its size is 7 ½ x 56 and has tapered ends. These are a limited release with only 11,500 boxes produced with each holding ten cigars. Each cigar is placed in its own coffin as well. It is a unique and beautiful packaging design.

Appearance/ Construction: The Honduran 2001 Colorado Habana wrapper is a medium tan color. It is a well packed cigar with no soft spots. There are some veins that run throughout. This cigar can handle any cigar cutter with ease.

Draw/ Burn/ Ash: When you use a cigar lighter the first draw on this cigar is fairly easy and the burn is slow and even. The ash is a medium gray color and holds well throughout the smoke.

Flavor: The unique blend of 2008 Criollo ’98, 2001 Corojo, and 2005 Havana Vuelta Arriba tobaccos make this cigar a complex, yet brilliantly blended smoke. It starts with flavors of leather and floral, with delightful notes of sweetness. It then blends itself into a more medium body cigar while introducing woody flavors and notes of citrus. It ends with prominent flavors of nuts and woodiness.  A good blend for any humidor to encase.

 
History:  The Montecristo White is a perfect cigar in all aspects. The cigar has a beautiful sheen to it and a glistening simple white band that seems to have a glow about it. It takes about an hour to enjoy, so be sure to set aside time to get the full effect of its greatness. There is absolutely no bitterness the entire time that you’re smoking this cigar.

Appearance: The burn line is as magnificent as the rest of this cigar and there is never a need to touch it up. The smoke is milky and thick and it leaves a cream like aftertaste with every draw. The ash is quite exquisite as well, being tight and white in color, you won’t find it on yourself, that’s for sure. You can use a fine cigar cutter with no problem on the cut.

Draw/Burn/Ash: The first third of the Montecristo White has a kick at first, however not so much that the any level of smoker can’t enjoy it. In the first third, after the initial “kick” it becomes more smooth and mellow, with a wood taste that is on the cedar side. During the second third the complexity of the flavors increases, yet stays as smooth as in the first third.

Flavor: There is a slight pepper flavor that accompanies the milky, creamy aftertaste. The final third has more wood flavor that is more noticeable, and it gets slightly more full where the band was. Many say there are hints of coffee and sweetness here and there when smoking this cigar.

Recommendation: All in all, this cigar is a great breakfast smoke, or perfect should you be sitting in a quiet area enjoying a good novel. The Montecristo White definitely holds up to the hype that many believe comes with the Montecristo name. It originates in the Dominican Republic, and there are twelve cigars in this line. There are no negative reviews about this premium cigar, and it is highly recommended to all smokers, beginner and experienced together.

Cigar erdomo Nick’s Sticks	Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Dark Connecticut	Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan	Strength: Medium- Full

History:  The Perdomo Nick’s Sticks line of cigars was one of the original cigars made in Nick Perdomo’s Garage when the Perdomo legacy began. Using the same band design as the original cigars sold only to his local area in Miami, Florida, this cigar line gives us a familiar feeling in knowing about its humble beginnings. Now the tobacco is grown from Cuban seeds in their fields in Jalapa, Nicaragua and nationally sold, this cigar has come a long way since its beginnings.

 Appearance: At first glance this cigar doesn’t seem like it would be a value stick, yet it is very affordable in price. There are no noticeable veins and it is a pretty smooth cigar in hand. There is an oily sheen about it and the colors vary with the three cigar wrappers Maduro, Sun Grown, and Dark Connecticut. It is a nicely hand rolled cigar with no hard or soft spots to speak of and the cap is beautiful and easy to cut. The wrapper holds up immaculately and there is no unraveling. A perfect addition to your humidor.

 Draw / Burn / Ash: Upon smoking the Perdomo Nick’s Sticks one would think because of the price that it wouldn’t stand up to another cigar, but on the contrary will, and in fact beats out all value priced cigars. It stands up to any cigar cutter. The ash is one to brag about holding on for about half the length of the stick, it is nice and strong. It is found that this cigar burns perfectly with no need to touch it up or re-light it. The cold draw of this line of cigars is sweet with a cinnamon like peppery way about it that lingers just slightly in the sinus cavity when passed through the nose.  Once lit it keeps that nice and even draw the entire time the cigar is smoked.

 Flavor:  The flavor of the Perdomo Nick’s Sticks cigars is a sweet and natural one. The head of the stick reveals a sweet tobacco taste, and the foot a more earthy and sweet cedar flavor. The pepper in it reminds one of a cinnamon stick and lingers in the mouth just long enough. Eventually the pepper taste calms down but doesn’t lose its kick. This line of cigars is definitely a sweet one all around, not just in price.

 Recommendation:  This line is a great cigar for the novice smoker, yet impresses even a seasoned one. It is found to be a great smoking cigar through and through not disappointing at all. The Perdomo Nick’s Sticks is a refreshingly sweet cigar. It’s intriguing to think that this line was born in a garage,  you’d never guess that from how impressive this stick has turned out to be.  These cigars are a perfect addition to a backyard bar-b-q.

History: Ramon Cifuentes and his father took the Partagas brand to a whole new level following the passing of brand creator, Jaime Partagas. They led the business to the top of the cigar chain prior to Fidel Castro and the Cuban Revolution’s impact on the country. Although, Ramon was forced to leave Cuba, he bounced back 17 years later by returning to cigar production in the Dominican Republic. In time, he sold Partagas cigars to the General Cigar Company, but continued to play a leadership role in all aspects of the brand. Ramon discovered some of the most elite wrapper leaves were found in Cameroon. The sweltering, sub-tropical conditions in that region provided an ideal growing atmosphere for the leaves. As a result, the wrappers have a robust flavor incomparable to any other.

Appearance: The Partagas Classic is a perfectly constructed cigar making the job of your cigar cutter an easy one. Along with the rich Cameroon cigar wrapper, it consists of a Mexican San Andrean binder and a filler comprised of both Dominican Piloto and Mexican tobacco. It is excellently rolled and is available in a diverse array of sizes. These include the #1, #10, Aristocrat, Fabulosos, Humitube, Maduro #8, Miniaturas, Padre, Puritos, Robusto, and Sabroso.

Draw/Burn/Ash: This cigar has a smooth and easy draw to it. It has a consistently even burn from beginning to end. The ash has a soft gray tone to it and holds strong to form throughout.

Flavor:The distinctive flavors of the Partagas Classic start immediately with the first puff. The first third kicks off the central sugary flavor. There are hints of cocoa and spiciness present as well at this point. It then flawlessly transitions into the middle third where the chocolate and spice flavors are toned down gradually. It continues to give off a pleasant and stable sweetness. During the final third the sweet flavor continues to dominate the smoke, while the trace of spicy notes strengthens slightly, without being too intense. The smoke from this cigar is noticeably full and silky throughout.

Recommendation: This fine cigar is a must have for every cigar smoking aficionado’s humidor. Get yours today at our online cigar shop.