Davidoff Year of The OX 2021 Review

Year of The OX Review

The moment you've all been waiting; the review of the new Davidoff Year of The Ox. After letting it rest for a week in our humidor I decided it was time to give it a try. This year's release comes in the form of a 6X60 toro gordo format. This size is a unique one for Davidoff, off the top of my head I can only recall a handful of releases in this format. The cigar features a Domican binder draped over a Ecuadorian Sumatran binder. The filler is what makes this cigar stand out, featuring Nicaragua (Condega and Esteli), Dominican Republic (Piloto, Mejorado, Yamasa and San Vicente). The look of the cigar is unrivaled, as to be expected for Davidoff's yearly zodiac release.

The cigars arrive in a stunning 10ct box. The box as in years past features a deep red lacquer that catches the eye as it sits on the shelf of the humidor. The box is shaped in such a way to represent the horns of an ox. Its small touches like this that always impress me about Davidoff as a brand. As I light the cigar it begins with a ton of sweetness, and very little pepper. The cigar incorporates notes of cedar, coffee and creaminess. However a honey like sweetness dominates the profile. As the cigar continues to progress it develops a bit more of a toasty dimension. The rest of the flavors remain consistent, including that underlying sweetness. The cigar maintains this profile right up until the very end. The cigar burns extremely clean and cool; I was able to smoke it down to a nub. Overall this is a very smooth and complex medium bodied cigar that will be enjoyed by any smoker.