Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, Reinhard reviews the Davidoff Dominicana, a newly released blend that leverages vintage tobaccos to honor the essence of Dominican cigars.
Check out the Davidoff Dominicana Formula & Read The Review:
bespokeunit.com/articles/cigars/davidoff-dominicana
Learn about the Bespoke Unit Cigar Formula:
bespokeunit.com/cigars/formula
Video Summary:
00:00 Introduction
The Davidoff Dominicana embodies the Dominican Republic's lifestyle and culture. In this video, Reinhard reviews it using the Bespoke Unit Cigar Formula, a quantifiable review matrix.
00:27 Cigar Overview
The Dominicana was released in 2021 and is available in 3 vitolas: Robusto, Chute Robusto, and Toro. The cigar is adorned by three individual Davidoff bands reflecting the producer, range, and tobacco vintage which in this case is 2014.
01:51 Look & Feel
The Davidoff Dominicana has a hybrid 257 wrapper that is oily with some prominent veins and slightly visible seams. The binder is hybrid 151 from Ecuador and the filler is from the Dominican Republic.
02:53 Prelight
The Dominicana's prelight draw is dry, dense and tight with an essence of leather, cocoa, and blood orange. Altogether, this muskiness can be considered typical of Davidoff. Additionally, there are notes of dried shiitake mushroom, barnyard, and slight sweetness.
03:34 Initial Tasting Notes
The first third serves a combination of creamy milk chocolate and leather with a damp and earthy sensation. However, the sensation remains dry with a salty, mineral taste
05:23 Second Third
The second third has a more pronounced spice character. Additionally, notes of chocolate, pepper, and citrus enhance the experience. The cream from the first third has subdued, and a dense and rich mouthfeel remains.
Enjoying the Dominicana with a glass of water or other drink is encouraged as the dry, sandy mouthfeel can be overwhelming as you progress with the cigar.
06:40 Final Third
The final third is marked by a dried mushroom connotation. The salty, mineral perception detected earlier in the cigar becomes more pronounced as well. Here, the retrohale is of spicy szichuan pepper.
07:34 Overall Experience
Overall, the Davidoff Dominicana is quite enjoyable. Its complexity, long finish, and strength make it a more occasional cigar, or one to be had after lunch or dinner.
10:05 Pairings
When it comes to pairing the Davidoff Dominicana, I enjoyed a chocolate and coconut biscuit that balanced well with the cigar's notable character. On the other hand, the Dominicana would also pair well with a pepper steak and red wine sauce. Lastly, enjoying the Dominicana with dark, bitter chocolate from the Dominican Republic is certainly worth a try.
Some of the drinks that would complement the Dominicana are champagne or a matured port, with a fresh aloe vera drink serving as a lovely non-alcoholic choice.
09:49 Closing Thoughts
The Dominicana is an interesting, nuanced variation within Davidoff's offerings. It is intense, rich, and peppery. And while it is on the pricier end, it makes for an ideal treat.
Already tried the Davidoff Dominicana cigar or have any questions? Leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts!
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In this video, Reinhard reviews the Davidoff Dominicana, a newly released blend that leverages vintage tobaccos to honor the essence of Dominican cigars.
Check out the Davidoff Dominicana Formula & Read The Review:
bespokeunit.com/articles/cigars/davidoff-dominicana
Learn about the Bespoke Unit Cigar Formula:
bespokeunit.com/cigars/formula
Video Summary:
00:00 Introduction
The Davidoff Dominicana embodies the Dominican Republic's lifestyle and culture. In this video, Reinhard reviews it using the Bespoke Unit Cigar Formula, a quantifiable review matrix.
00:27 Cigar Overview
The Dominicana was released in 2021 and is available in 3 vitolas: Robusto, Chute Robusto, and Toro. The cigar is adorned by three individual Davidoff bands reflecting the producer, range, and tobacco vintage which in this case is 2014.
01:51 Look & Feel
The Davidoff Dominicana has a hybrid 257 wrapper that is oily with some prominent veins and slightly visible seams. The binder is hybrid 151 from Ecuador and the filler is from the Dominican Republic.
02:53 Prelight
The Dominicana's prelight draw is dry, dense and tight with an essence of leather, cocoa, and blood orange. Altogether, this muskiness can be considered typical of Davidoff. Additionally, there are notes of dried shiitake mushroom, barnyard, and slight sweetness.
03:34 Initial Tasting Notes
The first third serves a combination of creamy milk chocolate and leather with a damp and earthy sensation. However, the sensation remains dry with a salty, mineral taste
05:23 Second Third
The second third has a more pronounced spice character. Additionally, notes of chocolate, pepper, and citrus enhance the experience. The cream from the first third has subdued, and a dense and rich mouthfeel remains.
Enjoying the Dominicana with a glass of water or other drink is encouraged as the dry, sandy mouthfeel can be overwhelming as you progress with the cigar.
06:40 Final Third
The final third is marked by a dried mushroom connotation. The salty, mineral perception detected earlier in the cigar becomes more pronounced as well. Here, the retrohale is of spicy szichuan pepper.
07:34 Overall Experience
Overall, the Davidoff Dominicana is quite enjoyable. Its complexity, long finish, and strength make it a more occasional cigar, or one to be had after lunch or dinner.
10:05 Pairings
When it comes to pairing the Davidoff Dominicana, I enjoyed a chocolate and coconut biscuit that balanced well with the cigar's notable character. On the other hand, the Dominicana would also pair well with a pepper steak and red wine sauce. Lastly, enjoying the Dominicana with dark, bitter chocolate from the Dominican Republic is certainly worth a try.
Some of the drinks that would complement the Dominicana are champagne or a matured port, with a fresh aloe vera drink serving as a lovely non-alcoholic choice.
09:49 Closing Thoughts
The Dominicana is an interesting, nuanced variation within Davidoff's offerings. It is intense, rich, and peppery. And while it is on the pricier end, it makes for an ideal treat.
Already tried the Davidoff Dominicana cigar or have any questions? Leave us a comment to let us know your thoughts!
CONNECT:
Web: BespokeUnit.com
Instagram: Instagram.com/BespokeUnit
Facebook: Facebook.com/BespokeUnit
Twitter: Twitter.com/BespokeUnit
Subscribe to Newsletter: BespokeUnit.com/newsletter
