Let's talk about Davidoff's winter special - the 2023 AVO Seasons Winter Edition. This 6x50 perfecto comes in boxes of 10 for $180, rocking an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over 14-year-aged Dominican tobaccos. The figurado-shaped smoke burns about an hour, perfect for those snowy evenings when you want complexity without commitment.
First Third: Cold draw hits with chilled peppermint and walnut shell. Initial smoke brings cedar planks and roasted cashews - think fireplace adjacent flavors without actual smokiness. Retrohale carries faint white pepper tingle.
Middle Third: The Dominican core flexes muscle with baking spices and espresso foam texture. Not the "hot chocolate" sweetness some winter blends push, more like an artisanal licorice root tea. Burn line holds razor-straight through this section.
Final Third: Where most Connecticuts fizzle out, this kicks up marzipan richness and aged paper notes. Watch the 50-ring gauge - doesn't overheat but accumulates more tar than your average Davidoff product. I clipped the cap twice.
The Ecuadorian wrapper feels thinner than typical Connecticuts but holds up surprisingly well. Foot ribbon keeps the pre-light aromas contained until you're ready. Found 2 plugs in my box - decent for a limited edition roll. Store at 65% RH max to prevent canoeing.
