DAVIDOFF Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024

Davidoff Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024

For the twelfth consecutive year, Davidoff celebrates the Chinese New Year with an exclusive limited edition. This release marks a special milestone, completing the entire Chinese zodiac cycle that began in 2013 with the Year of the Snake. The Year of the Dragon Limited Edition pays tribute to one of the most powerful and revered symbols of the Chinese zodiac, offering aficionados a truly memorable smoking experience.

Crafted in an elegant Double Corona format, this cigar features a sophisticated blend of eight tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Ecuador, with a combined tobacco age of 60 years. One of its most distinctive features is the uncut foot, allowing the first inch (2.5 cm) to be enjoyed without the wrapper leaf. This highly complex construction showcases Davidoff's exceptional craftsmanship, creating a fascinating transition in flavor as the wrapper gradually joins the blend, adding richness, depth, and complexity. The exposed foot symbolizes the Dragon's untamed spirit and visually evokes the image of a dragon breathing fire.

The smoking experience begins with elegant notes of earth, wood, and herbs. As the wrapper takes over, the profile evolves into rich flavors of roasted nuts, cream, and delicate licorice. During the second third, the intensity gradually increases, revealing notes of honey, white pepper, and citrus. The final third delivers a refined finish of dark chocolate, fresh spices, and oak wood, resulting in a balanced medium-bodied cigar with exceptional complexity.

Specifications

Brand: Davidoff
Edition: Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024
Format: Double Corona
Length: 190 mm (7½")
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Medium
Smoking Time: Approximately 90–100 minutes
Origin: Dominican Republic
Construction: Handmade