This year, Davidoff deepens its foray into culinary-inspired cigar making with the fourth Chefs Edition – an ambitious and sensory tribute to fine dining and premium tobacco artistry.
A convergence of masters
Here, the table has room for more than advice: five Michelin-starred maestros – Paolo Casagrande (Lasarte, Spain, ***), Christian Bau (Victor’s Fine Dining, Germany, ***), Kirk Westaway (Singapore, **), Nick Bril (The Jane, Belgium, **), and Michael Beltran (Ariete, USA, *) – wield their culinary instincts alongside Davidoff’s Master Blenders. It is not just a melding of minds; it is a meeting of values: precision, innovation, and subtlety, all distilled into a cigar.
The blend: Elegance with edge
This Toro is a masterclass in balance. The wrapper comes from Ecuador, complemented by a Mexican binder, while the filler combines Davidoff’s White Band tobaccos with a 15-year-aged Dominican San Vicente for depth, a Dominican hybrid for bright lemon notes, and a Dominican Piloto matured five years in Yagua palm-leaf bales – a first for Davidoff. The result is a medium-intensity, full-bodied cigar with remarkable smoothness and layered complexity.
A refined journey on the palate
The Chefs Edition 2025 opens gently, with subtle spice and soft sweetness, evolving to reveal layered nutty and woody notes. The experience is measured and nuanced – a journey designed for slow appreciation. For a complete tasting breakdown, see our full review.
Culinary-inspired design
This edition is a true feast for the eye. Housed in a weighty, kitchen-inspired solid wood box, the lid features a 100 % natural marble slab – an elegant nod to a chef’s chopping board. Inside, grooves cradle ten toro cigars with care, marrying function and artistry in tactile display.
For the connoisseur
This is hardly a cigar that shouts – it invites. It is for enthusiasts who appreciate nuance: both the sommelier-like layering of flavours and the artistry of its design. Like the best tasting menus, it reveals itself gradually, with poise.
Availability
The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025 is now available at Davidoff-appointed merchants, flagship boutiques, and select premium retailers. Dates may vary by region.