Davidoff Pipe Tobacco Year of the Tiger – 100g tin

Davidoff Pipe Tobacco Year of the Tiger – 100g Tin is a special limited edition for pipe enthusiasts who like to have something out of the ordinary on their shelf – and in the bowl of their pipe. Inspired by Asian flavours and the symbol of the tiger (strength, energy, determination), this blend combines classic tobacco varieties with a very elegant, unusual aromatic profile. Even the presentation exudes quality: a red-lacquered 100g tin, numbered and strictly limited worldwide. Inside, you’ll find a balanced blend of Latakia, Virginia and Burley, which is pleasantly straightforward to pack and produces a deep, slightly exotic smoking experience.

Asian-inspired: Latakia complexity meets a musky finish

The recipe features high-quality Latakia, Virginia and Burley tobaccos from China, India, Malawi and Cyprus. Latakia is deliberately given a more prominent role, providing the smoky, spicy foundation, whilst Virginia adds a natural sweetness and Burley lends the blend body and a slightly nutty depth. What makes it special is the subtle flavouring with a special musk aroma: not perfumed or ‘overpowering’, but warm, tart-woody and slightly sweet – like a delicate exotic signature hovering over the tobacco. Many descriptions highlight precisely this interplay: smoky Latakia combined with a tart, woody and sweet musky note, which gives the blend an unusual complexity without overpowering it. When smoked, the tobacco is medium-strength, pleasantly rounded and surprisingly smooth – ideal for the evening when you want to savour it consciously. A little tip: if you smoke slowly, you’ll bring out the creamier side and the sweet, spicy nuances most clearly.

Tasting report and characteristics

Cut: Loose Cut
Flavouring: Musk
Room aroma: smoky-sweet
Type: Limited Edition Aromatic (Latakia blend)
Raw tobaccos: Latakia , Virginia, Burley (from China, India, Malawi, Cyprus)