Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Belicoso

The Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Belicoso is made for those moments when the day winds down – and the pleasure can take on a deeper dimension. Inspired by Sir Winston Churchill’s nocturnal creativity, this cigar combines the elegant Davidoff style with the darker, spicier profile of the ‘Late Hour’ series. The Belicoso format concentrates the flavours beautifully on the palate and delivers a full-bodied experience in no time – ideal for a stylish break or a relaxed after-dinner moment.

The Late Hour secret: whisky cask ageing

At the heart of the blend is a special filler tobacco: Viso from Nicaragua’s Condega region, which is aged for several months in casks that previously held single malt Scotch whisky. This cask maturation lends the blend additional depth, a gentle, dark sweetness and an elegant complexity – without the cigar seeming ‘flavoured’. It is precisely this balance that makes it so appealing: rich, spicy and yet quintessentially Davidoff – precise, harmonious and refined.

Belicoso format: concentrated, creamy, expressive

Measuring 11.4 cm in length with a ring gauge of 46, this Belicoso is deliberately compact, yet offers a particularly focused flavour profile thanks to its tapered head. The smoke volume is pleasantly full-bodied, the texture creamy, and the draw well-balanced. Perfect if you’re looking for a more intense late-night experience but don’t have time for a larger format. The smoking time is typically around 20–30 minutes – ideal for a high-quality ‘late-night’ treat in between.

Flavour profile: coffee, leather, dark chocolate

On the palate, the cigar opens with notes of black coffee, leather and spices. In the middle third, it becomes rounder and creamier, accompanied by dark chocolate. Towards the finish, black pepper, oak and malty nuances build – a harmonious, ‘evening’ profile with a long, spicy-sweet finish. It pairs particularly well with espresso, a complex rum or a whisky that isn’t too smoky.

Tasting Report

Cigar exterior: dark , oily, Figurado head
Cigar interior: clean , firm, well-drawn
Smoke: creamy , slightly sweet, medium smoke volume
Flavour: black coffee, leather, spices; followed by dark chocolate and cream, with pepper, oak and malty notes in the finish, ending on an elegant note.
Burn: mostly even, stable