The Davidoff Primeros Nicaragua comes in 43 x 4 ⅛" petit panatela format - a 15-minute cigar adventure packed into aluminum tins perfect for tossing in your jacket pocket. These 30-count boxed smokes carry Davidoff's signature refinement while using Nicaraguan tobacco from volcanic soils, blending dark chocolate and roasted coffee notes at $189 per box. At 4⅛" with 34 ring gauge, they're mild enough for airport lounge sessions yet flavorful enough to stand out from gas station cigars.
The cold draw offers baking spices and pencil shavings. Initial puffs deliver cashew nuttiness with white pepper tickling the nostrils. Thin smoke output compared to regular-sized Davidoffs, but what's there carries distinct cedar sweetness. Ash holds firm for ¾" despite the slim format.
Earthiness ramps up as espresso grounds and caramelized sugar take over. Retrohale reveals black cherry undertones hiding behind the main coffee profile. Burn stays razor-sharp without touch-ups. No nicotine buildup yet - exactly what you want in a short smoke.
Last inch introduces oak tannins and clove spice. Sweetness fades into mineral-driven flavors reminiscent of volcanic soil mentioned in marketing copy. Slight tar emerges at nub but avoids harshness. Total smoke time 18-22 minutes depending on pacing.
Using Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over Ecuadorian binder and Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers, these tinned cigars maintain Davidoff's signature roll quality. The 34 ring gauge feels slightly narrower than standard 35+ petit coronas. Cap cuts cleanly with minimal unraveling. Tin storage keeps humidity stable - smoked samples showed ideal 68% RH straight from packaging.
