Davidoff Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024

For the twelfth consecutive time, Davidoff releases a limited edition to celebrate Chinese New Year in style. With this release, the brand completes for the first time an entire zodiac cycle that began in 2013 with the Snake. Today, a few lucky aficionados have the opportunity to celebrate with an edition dedicated to this special zodiac sign.

The limited-edition double corona is composed of 8 different tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Ecuador, with a combined age of 60 years. The cigar surprises aficionados with an uncut foot, meaning that the first inch (2.5 cm) is enjoyed without the wrapper. This requires utmost precision not only in rolling but also in blending. Despite the absence of the wrapper, the beginning of the cigar is highly enjoyable and demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, as Master Blenders manage to create an intriguing shift in taste and sensation once the wrapper leaf comes into play, adding depth and aromatic complexity. The foot thus reflects the Dragon’s untamed personality in both taste and appearance, visualizing the dragon breathing fire.

The double corona opens with earthy, woody, and herbal notes. Once the wrapper takes over, the profile shifts into rich notes of roasted nuts, cream, and subtle licorice. The intensity rises in the second third, where notes of sweet honey, white pepper, and citrus dominate. In the final third, fresh spice and oak wood complement the leading notes of dark chocolate. With a medium intensity and a smoking time of 90–100 minutes, this cigar is ideal for special moments, especially for those born in the Year of the Dragon.