Davidoff is a Swiss cigar brand founded by Zino Davidoff in 1911. The company began as a tobacco shop in Geneva before expanding into cigar production in Cuba during the 1960s under a partnership with Cubatabaco. Production shifted to the Dominican Republic in 1991 after terminating Cuban operations .
The brand's core cigar lines include:
Signature Series: Dominican-made with floral, woody, and earthy notes, using tobaccos aged at least four years .
Nicaragua Series: Introduced in 2013, featuring 100% Nicaraguan tobaccos with white pepper, coffee, and dark chocolate notes. The Robusto variant measures 5"x48 ring gauge .
Grand Cru Series: Medium-bodied with woody, spicy, and nutty flavors .
Winston Churchill Line: Blends Dominican fillers with Nicaraguan leaf and a San Andrés binder, offered in four sizes .
Current production occurs in the Dominican Republic and Honduras, sourcing tobaccos from Nicaragua, Ecuador, Brazil, and other regions. The cigars are handcrafted under master blender Henke Kelner .
Notable historical products include the 1968 "No.1," "No.2," and "Ambassadrice" cigars from Cuba, distinguished by white bands . Packaging typically includes 10- or 25-count boxes, with prices ranging from £432 (12-count Nicaragua Robusto) to $18 per cigar for limited editions .