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Spotlight Brand: Davidoff Yamasa

September 4, 2016 |

A New '90' Rated Experience from Davidoff!

Davidoff Yamasa—a premium 20 years in the making—introduces its daring and unique blend into the cigar industry. Journeying to the ideal climate and mineral-rich soils of the Yamasa region of the Dominican Republic and with the expertise of Davidoff’s master blender, Henke Kelner, Davidoff Yamasa is one truly and exceptionally deep experience.

Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Davidoff Yamasa is medium to full-bodied with a deep complexity that is enjoyed by both enthusiasts and aficionados alike. Inside this multi-layered blend that is full of character, you’ll find a San Vicente binder and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic that deliver spice and sweetness, all wrapped in an oily, deep brown Yamasa wrapper. This premium cigar offers notes of cedar, wood, black pepper, coffee, and earth. Be sure to try Davidoff Yamasa Cigars, you’ll be glad you did.

Q & A: Does wrapper color indicate a cigar's strength?

Q.
Does wrapper color indicate a cigar's strength?

8/31/16 | by JC of Hudson, OH

A.

You cannot be 100% certain of a cigar's strength by simply looking at the wrapper but there are some helpful indicators. Say you were gifted a cigar and can’t seem to find any information on the strength. A Connecticut wrapper which is a light golden color will almost always fall in to the mellow to medium-bodied range. A darker brown wrapper (often featuring some reddish hues), such as Habano or Corojo leaf, are often used on blends that are stronger and full-bodied. Where it can get a little tricky is with the near black maduro wrappers. Many would think that these would always be a stronger cigar but there are plenty of mellow to medium-bodied blends featuring this dark leaf. Wrapper leafs that are often used to create a medium-bodied blend are Cameroon and Indonesian wrappers. These are lighter brown in color and may have a toothy appearance. In the end, there are countless tobacco seed strains in each varietal family that cigar makers experiment with, so simply the color of a cigars wrapper is never a foolproof indicator of the blends strength.

by Dave

Review: Hoyo La Amistad Gold

Dave An Intriguing Collaboration

Developed by the Cuban cigar maker, AJ Fernandez, who has produced some of the finest cigars in Nicaragua, Hoyo La Amistad is a bold move for the legendary Hoyo de Monterrey brand. I have to admit, when I first heard that AJ Fernandez was teaming up with Hoyo for a release, it had me scratching my head, but at the same time I couldn’t wait to light one up. After hearing that AJ Fernandez and his family grew up very near to the Hoyo de Monterrey farm in Cuba I knew he had put his all in this one.

The cigar features perfect construction. Once lit, you know you’re in for a bold and full-bodied treat. While the cigar is strong, it is nowhere near overpowering and there are some nice sweet and spicy notes mixed in that help to balance out the palate. While I didn’t find the blend to be overly complex or change much throughout, Hoyo La Amistad certainly lives up to its historic branding and delivers a classic, Cuban-esque experience that even the most discerning aficionados can enjoy.

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