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  • Davidoff Announces Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026

    Davidoff Cigars is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse (2026) with a new Limited Edition collection that features rare cigar formats, vintage tobaccos, and exclusive gifts for collectors.

    Cigar Offerings

    The collection is inspired by the grace and independence of the Horse sign. All Year of the Horse cigars in this collection are made with a special blend composed exclusively of proprietary hybrid tobaccos, including three Dominican vintage tobaccos in the filler.

    • Limited Edition 2026 Toro Especial
      • This is a new format, 55 x 6 1/4 never crafted by Davidoff before, rolled by Master Rollers with over 15 years of experience,
      • It is a medium-intense cigar (3 out of 5) with notes of cream, chocolate, and roasted hazelnuts, offering a smoking time of 70 to 90 minutes.
      • The proprietary hybrid seeds used in the blend have a combined age of 43 years.
    • Flagship Exclusive Torpedo
      • This cigar uses the same blend as the Limited Edition toro especial but in a patented torpedo shape never used for a limited edition before.
      • It is exclusively available to Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 flagship store customers.
      • Only 600 boxes of 24 cigars are available worldwide.
      • Dimensions are 52 x 6 and the intensity is 3 out of 5.
    • Gran Toro
      • This format 56 x 6 is available solely with the limited Masterpiece Humidor.
      • The humidor is accompanied by 88 gran toro cigars, with the number 8 symbolizing good fortune and wealth in Chinese culture.
      • The intensity is 3 out of 5.

    Accessories and Design

    • Cigar Boxes: The boxes for the Limited Edition (10 cigars) and Flagship Exclusive (24 cigars) are made of dark-toned, natural wood with the auspicious red color of the Lunar New Year. Inside, they feature a stitched green frame (like a saddle pad) and a removable strap (like reins).
    • Accessories Gift Set: This set includes a white golden porcelain ashtray for two cigars, a red-and-green cigar leather case, and a golden double blade cutter (RG 60) designed to cut the big ring gauge of the toro especial. Only 328 pieces of the accessories are available as part of the Gift Set.
    • Masterpiece Humidor: This is the most valuable piece of the collection.
      • The lid features a rearing horse, hand-painted by Chinese artist Chengyu Wang and brought to life using intricate straw marquetry by French artist Agnès Paul-Depasse.
      • Only 20 pieces are available due to the labor-intensive process, which requires a full week of work per humidor.
      • Each humidor can be customized with a personalization plate.
    • Collector’s Coin: A numbered collector’s coin accompanies the Limited Edition box, the Flagship Exclusive, and the Accessories Gift Set.

    Launch Details

    • The Davidoff Year of the Horse Limited Edition cigars and accessories will be available starting November 20, 2025, at select Davidoff appointed merchants and flagship stores worldwide.
    • Launch dates and availability may vary by country.

  • Now Available – Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025

    Embracing the strong connection between haute cuisine and premium handmade cigars, Davidoff has partnered with the culinary elite to create the Chefs Edition 2025. The limited-edition toro cigar is the remarkable outcome of a collaboration between Davidoff’s Master Blenders and five renowned international chefs that share eleven Michelin stars between them. The result is a medium-intense cigar with a medium to full body. 


    BLEND INNOVATION 

    Davidoff’s Master Blenders experimented with a variety of tobaccos and ageing techniques. Highlights of the blend include a Dominican San Vicente that was aged for 15 years, a Dominican hybrid tobacco and a Dominican Piloto that was aged in Yagua bales for 5years.

    THE PACKAGING
    As with previous Chefs Editions, the innovative packaging enhances the appeal for collectors. The ten toro cigars are presented in an elegant, substantial box made of solid wood. The marble lid is inspired by a chopping board. 

    Limited to 17,500 boxes (175,000 cigars), boxes of 10, with a MSRP of $550.00 per box.

  • Now Available – Davidoff of Geneva Zino Mini Cigarillos

    New for 2025, Davidoff of Geneva has introduced a new line of cigarillos, named Zino Mini Cigarillos. The new offering comes in two blends: Mini Cigarillos Red and Mini Cigarillos Nicaragua.

    According to Davidoff, Mini Cigarillos Red are a beautifully balanced, aromatic and easy to enjoy. Rich flavors of earth, wood and cream leave a pleasant taste experience on the palate.

    As for Mini Cigarillos Nicaragua, the blend is reminiscent of the Zino Nicaragua long filler cigars. The typical notes of dark chocolate, salted nuts and fresh pepper are ever-present but never overpowering.

    The Zino Nicaragua line is one of my go-to favorites, specifically the Zino Nicaragua Short Torpedo. The new cigarillos come in packs of 20 and have a MSRP of $13.00

    Available now.

  • Now Available – CAMACHO 2025 Limited Edition

    It’s to to often that CAMACHO releases new blends or a Limited Edition but the Davidoff group has released a new blend for bold, full-strength cigar lovers. Presented in a 20-count metallic canister, lined with cedar.

    The cigar itself is a bold, new blend that celebrates the raw strength that defines the Camacho brand. The multi-origin toro comprises well-aged Dominican tobacco with Honduran and Mexican tobaccos that can be found in some of Camacho’s boldest of cigars.

    The multi-origin blend in the popular toro format comprises Honduran and Dominican filler tobaccos under a Honduran binder and a Mexican wrapper, resulting in a taste experience ideal for those who appreciate a cigar that shows its strength. 

    Rich notes of dark chocolate open the toro, paired with a hint of spice and a subtle nutty undertone, supported by roasted and earthy nuances. As the cigar progresses, robust coffee flavors emerge, accompanied by a distinct kick of white pepper, softened by creamy undertones and a hint of smoky wood.

    The final third highlights bold pepper and rugged wood, rounded out by delicate hints of dried fruits and leather, delivering a complex and memorable finish.

    Available now with a MSRP of $350 for a canister of 20 cigars.

  • Now Live – Eladio Díaz 70 Aniversario Cigar Unboxing

    Now on YouTube is my latest cigar unboxing: Eladio Díaz 70 Aniversario. This is a very unique release give that it was the first release from Eladio Diaz after departing Davidoff. Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera produced 1400 boxes of the Aniversario 70 with only 300 boxes allocated for the United States. Click the link for the full unboxing, now on YouTube for more information on this very special release from Eladio Diaz.

  • Now Live – Davidoff Winston Churchill 2025 Limited Edition Cigar Unboxing

    Now Live on the channel is the latest unboxing: Davidoff Winston Churchill 2025 Limited Edition. Davidoff outdid themselves with branding and packaging, featuring unique gold hinges, licensed artwork from the Churchill Estate under the lid, and a paint palette that fits cigars for you and your closest friends. Watch on YouTube for a full unboxing and details on this year’s blend.

    Stay well, be well, smoke well.

  • Now Available – Fuente Fuente Opus X 25th Anniversary

    If you happen to have $4500 to burn on cigars, Fox Cigar currently has a full box of Fuente Fuente Opus X 25th Anniversary in stock. The anniversary release was shipped to select retailers and rarely is a full box available. The perfecto measures 6 1/4 by 52 and is a Dominican puro from the majestic soil of Chateau de la Fuente.

    As with most special releases from the Fuente family, the blend remains in secrecy with little to no information available. resentation is nothing short of art.

    Each cigar is encased in an individually crafted metal coffin with an ingenious flip-top lid and lift mechanism, all housed in an opulent 20ct humidor display box complete with a removable tray and integrated space for a Boveda humidification system. Also included with the humidor presentation is an Opus X 25th Anniversary medallion and a large key that will serve a special purpose in the future according to Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr.

    Now available at FoxCigar.com

  • Coming Soon – Davidoff Escurio 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

    The Davidoff Escurio 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Gran Toro celebrates a decade of Davidoff’s Escurio line, combining the rich flavors of Brazilian and Dominican tobaccos to create a bold and unique cigar experience. This limited edition cigar features a 56-ring gauge, allowing the complex flavors of the blend to fully unfold. The cigar is crafted with aged Dominican filler tobacco, which is matured in bourbon casks for six months, imparting a refined sweetness and enhancing the cigar’s richness.

    The blend of Brazilian Bahia and Dominican tobaccos creates a well-balanced profile, offering dynamic flavors of vanilla, cappuccino, leather, and bittersweet chocolate. The bourbon cask aging adds additional layers of sweetness and complexity, making each puff a luxurious experience. The larger Gran Toro size allows these rich flavors to evolve throughout the smoke, delivering a smooth, satisfying experience.

    Packaged in a beautifully designed wooden box with a commemorative 10th anniversary sticker, the Davidoff Escurio 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Gran Toro is a true collector’s item.

    Each cigar has an MSRP of $37 and the US market will receive 3,750 boxes of 12. The cigar is expected to be available on April 10.

  • Now Available – Davidoff Exclusive Editions 2025

    Today, Davidoff of Geneva launches 16 Exclusive Editions across the globe created in close collaboration with top retail and distribution partners.

    For each blend, Davidoff’s Master Blenders selected the finest tobaccos from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, and the United States. In order to honor each edition individually, the gran robusto cigars are presented in an elegant packaging enhanced with hot-foil elements and artwork reflecting the identity of each partner or location.

    Five Exclusive Editions will be available in limited quantities at select retailers in the United States starting today:

    Davidoff Exclusive ODAG 150 Years
    400 boxes exclusively available at Davidoff of Geneva since 1911 flagship stores and Zigarren Durr shops in Switzerland.

    Davidoff Exclusive Ambassador 25th Anniversary
    300 boxes exclusively available at the Ambassador Fine Cigars locations in Arizona, USA.

    Davidoff Exclusive Humidor of Westmont 20th Anniversary
    300 boxes exclusively available at Humidor of Westmont in Illinois, USA.

    Davidoff Exclusive Maxamar 25th Anniversary
    1000 boxes exclusively available at Maxamar in California, USA.

    Davidoff Exclusive Cigar Warehouse 50th Anniversary
    300 boxes exclusively available at Cigar Warehouse locations in California, USA.

    MSRP: $490/box of 10

  • Now Live: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Double Robusto Cigar Unboxing

    For today’s unboxing, we have a blend I’ve been wanting to get more familiar with: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos. Named in honor of its legendary creator and Fuente family patriarch Don Carlos Fuente, Sr.

    In order to create this unique blend, Carlos Fuente, Sr. blended together rare, vintage tobaccos that were hand selected and aged as much as 10 years. Arturo Fuente Don Carlos cigars are rich and flavorful with flawless African Cameroon wrappers.

    Due to the select tobaccos required, these cigars are among the finest cigars rolled at Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. Carlos ‘Carlito’ Fuente, Jr. strives for perfection in every cigar that bears his father’s name, which means always selecting flawless wrapper and color, rich in flavor and with superior construction as only his father would expect.