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Review: Davidoff Puro d’Oro Gordito (Prerelease)

Earlier this month, Davidoff announced it was nearing the eighth release of its Puro d’Oro line, the Gordito. The cigar begins shipping to retailers this week, meaning the 3 3/4 x 58 vitola will begin arriving in stores just before March.  Davidoff’s press release covered the basic details: Davidoff “Puro d’Oro” Gorditos: a new addition [...]

News: Davidoff Adding Gordito to Puro d’Oro Line

Davidoff is adding a 3 3/4 x 58 vitola called the Gordito to their Puro d’Oro line, according to a report published in Cigar Aficionado and a press release published Monday afternoon. It’s the second expansion for the Puro d’Oro line in the past eight months, as the company announced the addition of a 5 1/2 [...]

Press Release: Davidoff Unveils 2012 Holiday Gift Collection

October 15, 2012 — Davidoff reveals the perfect holiday gifting solution for the first time in the brand’s history. Perfect for the Davidoff aficionado, gifts include festive holiday sleeves wrapping an array of Davidoff cigars as well as accessories from the brand. Whether shopping for dad, friends or colleagues, the assortment features a variety of [...]

Weekly News (June 25, 2012)

Editor’s Note: After a few weeks of craziness, we seem to be catching up. There are a few technical changes being introduced to the site, if you have any issues, please contact us. Brooks posted the first new Icons of Cigars™ portrait on halfwheel, one of Steve Saka of Drew Estate. In addition we are [...]

Press Release: Davidoff “Puro d’Oro” Gigantes: New Super Robusto format to expand series

June 20, 2012 — Davidoff expands the “Puro d’Oro” Series introduced in 2010 with a new shape, the Super Robusto Gigantes captivates through its imposing Super Robusto Format. The impressive extension of the “Puro d’Oro” line reverts back to the old tradition of cigar making, made entirely with tobacco from one country of origin, the [...]

Weekly News (May 21, 2012)

Editor’s Note: It’s been a hectic week. It’s probably going to get more crazy, but the news. La Flor Dominicana in 2012 — Details here. Quesada Makes House of Horvath 80th — Details here. Davidoff Puro d’Oro Gets New Size & Bands — Story here. Viaje’s 5th Anniversary — Details here. Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve [...]

News: Davidoff Puro d’Oro Gets New Bands and New Size

Davidoff’s Puro d’Oro line of cigars is getting both a new size and a new look in the coming weeks. According to a story posted by Cigar Aficionado, a new 5 1/2 x 56 vitola called the Gigantes will be added to the line, with arrival at retail set for June. The entire line will [...]

Weekly News (February 28, 2011)

And cigar news… (Going to have to find a way to keep the intros interesting, which might be difficult.) This past week was dominated by the XIII Festival del Habano in Cuba and all of the events that make-up what is perhaps the most interesting cigar festival. Outside of Havana, there was still quite a [...]

News: Zino Platinum Specter Z-Class & Other Davidoff News (Exclusive)

Since we couldn’t break the story about Crowned Heads, Jon Huber’s new company, we decided it was time for some Davidoff news. I’m a big fan of the Swiss brand and their approach to cigars and while what’s after the jump is quite a bit of news, this isn’t a State of the Brand. — el [...]