The Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema stands out as a bold figurado-shaped cigar packing serious Nicaraguan firepower. This 6.5"x50 stick comes in boxes of 12 at $313.20, dressed in a striking Habano Rosado wrapper from Nicaragua's volcanic soils. Its tapered head lights easily while the gradual ring gauge increase helps regulate smoke density - perfect for savoring over 90 minutes. I tried one aged 8 months in 65% humidity, noticing immediate oil speckles on the dark chocolate-colored wrapper.
First Third: Initial puffs delivered roasted coffee beans with black pepper sparkles. The draw felt snug but produced creamy smoke. Burn line wavered slightly requiring one correction.
Middle Third: As nicotine intensity peaked, flavors morphed into bittersweet cocoa and almond butter. Retrohale showed baking spices. Smoke output thickened noticeably.
Final Third: Earthy notes of damp soil emerged alongside charred oak. Strength accumulated to full-bodied territory. I stopped at 1.5" nub due to increasing harshness.
This puro combines Jalapa valley binders with Estelí fillers, all fermented in Davidoff's Dominican facilities. The volcanic soil influence comes through as subtle flinty undertones. While construction remains Dominican-precise, the flavor profile stays authentically Nicaraguan - a hybrid approach some purists debate, but most enjoy.
