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Davidoff
Limited Edition 2022
Gran Toro
MASTERFULLY BALANCED AND COMPLEX.
PEPPER, WOOD,
AND LEATHER.
STRENGTH
• • • •
SIZE
58x140mm (5½”)
PRICE
32 $ - 25 €
SMOKING TIME
1h 20min
COUNTRY
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
WRAPPER
ECUADOR
BINDER
BRAZIL
FILLER
BRAZIL,
DOMINICAN REP.,
NICARAGUA
When Davidoff introduced the first line of their, now-known as, Black Band Collection, it
was quite an unprecedented event for many reasons. The first and visually most evident
was the introduction of the main band in black and silver, which broke the traditional color
scheme of white and gold. The other reason was that the company ventured into terrains
of tobaccos they are not particularly known to use. With the Limited Edition 2022 Gran
Toro, Davidoff sought to create a blend that combined the best of the landmark tobaccos
of the Escurio, Nicaragua, and Yamasá lines.
The Gran Toro opens with aromas of wood and herbs that carry into the first third where
vegetal notes, white pepper, and almonds are added. The smoke is creamy. In the second
third, the nutty component turns to bitter almonds, and the coffee joins the profile. Balsamic
nuances appear in the last third, and the white pepper aroma turns black. The strength
starts out medium-light and steadily grows to a medium-full level towards the end.
Trying to marry tobaccos from three different lines is not an easy task, but Davidoff manages
to do just that in a brilliant fashion. The cigar is complex and flavorful, with a very
broad flavor profile. Aromas are added and layered on top of each other throughout each
third, while being masterfully balanced among themselves.
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