The Davidoff Year of the Rat is the limited edition for 2020 by Davidoff. As usual, there has always been a limited edition aimed at the Chinese zodiac in recent years. The colors report the Chinese flag, where red dominates, both the band and the lacquered box.
Production is limited to 10,000 boxes containing 10 cigars, for a total of 100,000 cigars produced. The size chosen for 2020 is a Toro. Production takes place in the Dominican Republic, at the Davidoff factory.
The cigar is dressed in a Colorado shaded wrapper. Construction is excellent and the wrapper is silky and oily. Filling is homogeneous and shows no flaws.
- Country of Origin: Dom. Rep.
- Size: 52 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua
- Price: $39 | €36
Davidoff Year of the Rat: the cold draw presents hints of wood and nuts. The opening confirms a pronounced note of walnut and hazelnut, with toasted hints. There is a barely perceptible veiled spiciness in the background.
In the first third, the cigar releases notes of nuts (now the walnut stands out), seasoned wood and a mineral nuance in the background. Spices, mainly black pepper, are perceived in the background. Strength is medium – full (4/5) and the smoke is creamy.
In the central section, the nutty notes are still well present, the walnut remains the protagonist, but now joined by earth and nuances of wood resin. Strength remains constant (4/5).
In the last third, the cigar continues on the notes of wood and wood resin. Slowly a major note of cocoa appears as well. Strength remains constant (4/5).
Overall, the Davidoff Year of the Rat releases a smoke with an flavor profile that shows a good evolution, especially between the first and the second third. It is structured and complex. Particularly rewarding. That said, the previous cigars belonging to this line (Davidoff Year of the Pig and Year of the Sheep), scored higher.
Rating: 90