The Davidoff Dominicana Robusto serves up a carnival of flavors in a 5 1/8" x 52 parejo frame, packing Dominican sunshine into every puff. At $22.4 per stick (box of 10), this full-strength cigar rolls together 2014 vintage Ecuadorian wrapper, binder, and aged Yamasa Visus filler tobaccos for a tropical dance party in your humidor. The golden bands practically glow with Caribbean energy, while the oily Colorado Maduro wrapper promises serious flavor development.
First Third: Opens with cedar planks and roasted almonds, a subtle cinnamon-spiced greeting that lets the quality tobaccos shine. White pepper tickles the nose as dense smoke coats the palate like a tropical morning mist.
Middle Third: Transitions to dark roast coffee territory with melted chocolate undertones. Earthy notes emerge - think damp forest floor after rain - balanced by a sweet hay-like quality from the aged fillers.
Final Third: Turns bold with charred oak and baking spices. The Yamasa Visus tobacco pushes forward with nutmeg intensity, though never crosses into harshness. Some detect toasted coconut flakes in the lingering aftertaste.
Hand-rolled in Santiago's Davidoff factory using Cibao Valley-grown tobaccos. The volcanic soil imparts mineral complexity, while 80% humidity aging barns develop the signature smoothness. Each leaf undergoes 18 verification checks before rolling.
