Let's cut straight to the chase: The Davidoff Millennium Blend Petit Corona (41 ring x 4.5") packs serious flavor in its compact frame. Priced around $395 per box of 25, this Dominican puro delivers what smokers call "controlled intensity" - medium-full strength without overwhelming newcomers. The oily Ecuadorian wrapper glistens like coffee-stained leather, hiding a meticulously rolled tripa of aged Dominican tobaccos.
The pre-light draw offers sweet cedar with a raisin-like moisture. Upon ignition, white pepper sparks across the tongue before settling into creamy cashew notes. Smoke production stays moderate - no thick clouds here. Burn line holds razor-straight without correction.
At the 15-minute mark, the core profile emerges: roasted coffee beans dipped in dark chocolate, underscored by damp earthiness. Retrohales reveal a floral accent that veteran smokers compare to Partagas Shorts but smoother. Ash holds firm in half-inch segments.
The last third brings intensity - charred oak and black pepper dominate, though the Dominican filler prevents harshness. Nicotine buildup becomes noticeable at 45-minute mark, suggesting this petit corona punches above its weight class. Perfect for those who want full-flavor commitment without 90-minute sessions.
The triple cap peels cleanly with most cutters. Draw resistance sits at Goldilocks zone - not too loose, not tight. Wrapper seams become visible under heat but hold firm. Typical Davidoff consistency: 23/25 cigars in a box will perform identically based on multiple sampler tests.
Rolled in Davidoff's Santiago de los Caballeros factory using Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra leaf. Binder/filler tobaccos age 5+ years in cedar pilones, explaining the smooth transition between flavor phases. Released in 2001 as part of the "Millennium Series," it's become a stealth favorite among New World cigar loyalists who normally gravitate toward Nicaraguan blends.
