When the Davidoff company releases a cigar with the word “Royal” in the name, one might as well stand at attention. The reason, of course, is that Davidoff is a cut above the rest of the cigar industry in terms of its sourcing, rolling, aging and blending. Davidoff is the brand one gravitates toward if the only desire is to smoke a great cigar regardless of price point. And that’s part of the theme of the Royal Release. The more you spend, in this case, the more you get. The beautiful blue lacquered box that houses the cigar becomes a removable ashtray and each box comes with a certificate hand sig...ned by the master rollers who worked on the project. You’ll notice that Davidoff rarely advertises things like blowout sales or bargains but instead places the focus on how you spend your time. Those who are happy smoking just any cigar typically don’t gravitate to the Davidoff brand. Those who have to be in possession of the absolute best or need a gift for the person who has everything, choose Davidoff. This cigar in particular takes a decade to come to fruition. The cigar wrapper is exclusive to Davidoff and all of the tobacco for this project is cured in a barn separate from all of the other cigars in the Davidoff line. The barn, aptly named the Royal Barn, houses tobacco that has been given a special marking by the Davidoff team of experts for its quality and purity. Each and every leaf contained in this cigar has been aged for at least eight years. Dominican wrapper surrounds Ecuadorian binder and filler from the Dominican Republic, creating a tasting profile that begins with spice, transitions to roasted almond and finishes with a rich leathery taste. The medium-bodied cigar is ideally suited for smokers of any preference—so long as they expect the best. Get your box at JR Cigars today.

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