Davidoff · Escurio
New WorldExperiencedDavidoff Escurio Gran Toro
Davidoff's Brazilian-accented blend — a thick 5.5 x 58 gran toro with sweet cedar, pepper and dark fruit from Mata Fina and Cubra leaf.
The short answer
The Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic gran toro with a Ecuador Habano wrapper. Expect sweet cedar, pepper, and earth.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Spice · Earthy · Fruity · Roast
The verdict
The Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Davidoff's Escurio line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) gran toro wrapped in Ecuador Habano at 5.5 in × 58.
On the palate, expect sweet cedar, pepper, and earth, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, cachaça, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Escurio is Davidoff's tribute to Brazil, built around bold Brazilian tobaccos that the brand rarely uses elsewhere. The Gran Toro is a hefty 5½ by 58 — a thick, modern format that gives this spicy, fruity blend plenty of room to perform.
What it tastes like
Under an Ecuador Habano wrapper sits a Brazilian Cubra binder and a filler that blends Brazilian Mata Fina and Cubra with Dominican San Vicente, Piloto, and Olor. The payoff is a medium-to-full smoke with sweet cedar, pepper, earth, dark-fruit sweetness, and a coffee undertone — livelier and more exotic than Davidoff's Dominican classics. The big ring gauge keeps it cool and lets the layered flavors stretch out.
Who it's for
A great pick for experienced smokers who want something different and characterful from Davidoff, with a distinctive Brazilian sweet-and-spicy profile. Pair it with an espresso or, fittingly, a cachaça or aged rum.
If you enjoy the brand's bolder side, the Davidoff Yamasá Toro and the Davidoff Millennium Blend Toro are kindred spirits. For where this fuller blend lands on the spectrum, see our cigar strength guide, then log it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro?
- The Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro taste like?
- Expect sweet cedar, pepper, and earth, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro?
- It pairs well with espresso, cachaça, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the gran toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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