Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour Robusto

Sir Winston Churchill was not a man who adhered to convention. When most people were thinking about their daily lives, he was thinking about how best to govern a country or command an allied advance. His creativity did not go out at the same time as the streetlights. For Sir Winston was a man who found the night a source of inspiration and drive. Darkness was his driving force. And now Davidoff is celebrating this legendary facet of his character with the Winston Churchill - The Late Hour cigar.

When the end of the evening is the beginning of something new. And the night is accompanied by interesting thoughts and discussions, then the moment has come for the Davidoff Winston Churchill - The Late Hour. The cigar itself should be the subject of conversation, because it has its own unique history. Its tobacco is matured in casks of the finest Scotch single malt whisky. This gives the cigar a unique complexity, depth and distinctly rich flavours that will stimulate your palate and your conversations at the same time. 'Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others', as Sir Winston used to say. Taste this exquisite cigar day or night and let the momentum inspire you

Maturation in a whisky cask

The blend of Winston Churchill - The Late Hour contains Condega Visus tobacco, which is matured in the finest Scotch single malt whisky casks.
The tobacco leaves are pressed together in the casks and sealed tightly. The temperature in the barrels heats up as a result of the pressing, which starts the fermentation process.
During these six months, the tobacco absorbs the flavours of the cask and the whisky. The sweet notes and full-bodied flavour are created by maturing in the cask.
The tobacco is then ready to be rolled into the blend

The flavour experience

To reflect the darkness of the night when Sir Winston was at his most creative, Davidoff has selected a glossy and oily Habano wrapper from Ecuador in a rich, dark chocolate colour.
The two filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, which are grown in the mineral-rich volcanic soils of Condega and Estelí, give the cigar flavour and character. In particular, the Condega Visus from Nicaragua, which matures in original Scotch single malt whisky casks, gives the cigar a mysterious sweetness and depth of flavour.
The two different Visus filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic and the dark Mexican binder leaf together create the complexity of this full-bodied blend. Distinct flavours and aromas pamper the palate with changing notes of black pepper, dark coffee, sweetness, old leather, wood and spice. This facet of Sir Winston's character could not have been better realised in The Late Hour cigar blend

Pairing

If the Winston Churchill - The Late Hour cigar is enjoyed with a drink, we recommend ensuring that the drink matches the leathery, woody and complex flavours of the cigars.
Ideally, this would be a heavy, spicy rum that is not too sweet, or a whisky that is neither too peaty nor too smoky, but has rich and complex aromas and flavours.
As one of the filler tobaccos is matured in the finest Scotch single malt whisky casks, the drink should have a rich and varied flavour to harmonise with the sophisticated character of the Winston Churchill - The Late Hour cigars

Tasting report

Cigars outside: Oily, shiny wrapper.
Cigarsinside: Medium rolling, good finish.
Smoke: Creamy with a slight sweetness and plenty of smoke volume.
Flavour: Notes of black pepper, dark coffee, sweetness, old leather, wood and spice.
Burn: Good burning behaviour