Let's talk about the Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 - a 5x43 parejo that comes in boxes of 25 for $512.50. This Dominican puro wears an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that glows like liquid honey. I've had mine resting at 65% RH for six weeks, and damn that smooth draw...
The cold draw gives straight cashew butter. Initial puffs deliver creamy cedar with white pepper spice that tingles the lips without burning. Smoke output leans medium - not a cloud chaser's stick.
At the halfway point, the core shifts to roasted almonds dipped in honey. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the cap if you puff faster than 1/min. The ash holds solid for 1.5" increments.
Last third introduces dry cocoa powder and faint floral notes. Strength never crosses into medium territory. Pair with black coffee to accentuate the nutty sweetness.
The Ecuadorian wrapper leaf grows under cheesecloth tents near Guayaquil, developing thinner veins than standard Connecticut shade. Binder/filler tobaccos come from Davidoff's farms in Santiago, DR - mostly Piloto Cubano seed variety aged 3+ years.
