Davidoff's Year of the Dragon 2024 makes a grand finale to their 12-year Chinese zodiac series. This double corona (50 ring x 7.5") comes in $590 boxes of 10, featuring an Ecuadorian wrapper hugging 60-year-aged tobaccos from Dominican Republic, Mexico and Nicaragua. The foot ring lets you smoke the first inch wrapper-free, revealing raw filler flavors before transitioning to that signature Davidoff smoothness. Perfect timing - the dragon symbolizes power and wisdom exactly when this blend reaches peak complexity.
The uncovered foot hits with unrefined earthiness - think damp cedar chips and roasted cashews. Once past the foot ring, the Ecuadorian wrapper smooths things out with baking spices and bitter cocoa powder. Draw stays loose despite the 50 ring.
Dominican fillers take center stage with caramelized nuts and black coffee. Hints of Mexican San Andrés tobacco emerge as leather undertones. The lingering sweetness coats the lips like honey sticks.
Nicaraguan ligero boosts the body - espresso beans and dark chocolate dominate. Some pepper spice surfaces in the last inch, though never harsh. Burn line stays sharp down to the nub.
Let rest 2 months minimum after delivery - the dense roll needs humidity adjustment. Pair with oolong tea to highlight the earthy-sweet transitions. Collectors note: Each box number relates to feng shui element cycles.
