Davidoff · Yamasá
New WorldExperiencedDavidoff Yamasá Toro
A bold, earthy Davidoff built on rare Yamasá-region Dominican tobacco — a 6 x 54 toro with coffee, pepper and dark cocoa.
The short answer
The Davidoff Yamasá Toro is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Dominican Republic toro with a Dominican Yamasá wrapper. Expect coffee, pepper, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Roast · Spice · Earthy · Sweet
The verdict
The Davidoff Yamasá Toro is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from Davidoff's Yamasá line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) toro wrapped in Dominican Yamasá at 6 in × 54.
On the palate, expect coffee, pepper, and cedar, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
Yamasá is one of Davidoff's most ambitious projects: a cigar grown around tobacco from the long-dormant Yamasá region of the Dominican Republic, a notoriously difficult terroir the brand spent years coaxing into shape. The Toro, at 6 by 54, is the size where this wild, earthy blend really shows off.
What it tastes like
This is a different animal from Davidoff's polished Connecticut classics. The Yamasá wrapper and binder are paired with aged Nicaraguan long-filler from Condega and Estelí plus Dominican Piloto and Mejorado, and the result is a medium-bodied smoke with coffee, pepper, cedar, dark cocoa, and a deep earthy core. It often opens with peppery spice before transitioning to richer, sweeter espresso and cocoa notes in the final third.
Who it's for
This one rewards experienced smokers who want complexity and a rustic, earthy edge rather than smooth and mellow. It's a thinking-person's Davidoff. Pair it with an espresso or a bourbon and give it your full attention.
If you like the bolder Davidoffs, the Davidoff Millennium Blend Toro is a fuller cousin, and the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro is another adventurous blend from the brand. For where this sits 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 Yamasá Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Davidoff Yamasá Toro a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the Davidoff Yamasá Toro?
- The Davidoff Yamasá Toro is Medium-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 Yamasá Toro taste like?
- Expect coffee, pepper, and cedar, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Davidoff Yamasá Toro?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Davidoff Yamasá Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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