Davidoff Aniversario No. 2

The Aniversario line was created to mark Zino Davidoff's 80th birthday, and it remains the brand's tribute to grand-format, occasion-worthy cigars. The No. 2 is a long, dignified 7-inch smoke at a 48 ring gauge — a shape built for unhurried enjoyment.

What it tastes like

Aniversario uses an extra-aged, golden Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over vintage Dominican tobaccos, and the payoff is a refined mild-to-medium smoke. Delicate cream and toasted nuts lead, with leather, cedar, and a light black-pepper accent rounding it out. The generous length gives the flavors plenty of room to evolve slowly, which is the whole point of a cigar like this.

Who it's for

This is one for aficionados who appreciate a long, contemplative smoke and a wrapper that's been aged to perfection. Set aside 90 minutes and pair it with a coffee or a fine cognac.

If the full hour-and-a-half feels like a lot, the Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 delivers the same blend in a toro, while the Davidoff Aniversario Special R is the quick robusto version. To see how this aged Connecticut compares with darker wrappers, read Maduro vs Connecticut, then log it in the Casa DNC app.