To commemorate its Nicaragua line’s 10th anniversary, Davidoff Cigars releases the Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Gran Toro cigar with tobacco aged in rum casks. The popular Nicaragua line has a special significance for the brand since its launch built the foundation for Davidoff’s innovative Black Band Collection, which is beloved by many fans around the globe.
It was the first Davidoff cigar to carry a black ban. It was thus a novelty for the brand: “Coming from sophisticated and milder Dominican blends with our White Band Collection, we wanted to please those looking for a more intense palate stimulation. We thus ventured out into the world to diversify our portfolio with tobaccos which grew under different circumstances. We found what we were looking for in Nicaragua’s volcanic soil – a fiery intensity which our Master Blenders tamed and blended to Davidoff sophistication with an exciting bittersweet taste profile. Thus, Davidoff Nicaragua was born”, explains Edward Simon, CMO at Oettinger Davidoff. “For our Nicaragua 10th Anniversary Limited Edition, our experts took on a new challenge to create yet more depth for our loyal aficionados. Our labour-intensive cask fermentation and the remarkable age of the tobaccos have led to a full-bodied and refined cigar experience second to none.”
To honor the anniversary, they put a particular emphasis on the aging of the tobacco for this cigar: The Ecuadorian wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos combined have an age of 45 years. Another unique feature of the gran toro is the Estelí seco filler tobacco, aged in rum casks for six months – a first for Davidoff. The 12 Gran Toro cigars, measuring 56 x 152 mm (6″), come in a wooden box that displays the carefully varnished Nicaragua pattern. The frame reflects the striking color of the Nicaragua line around the box, and a 10th-anniversary sticker on the lid highlights the special occasion.
From 6 July 2023, the Nicaragua 10th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available at select Davidoff Appointed Merchants, premium cigar retailers, and in Davidoff flagship stores.