subject: Popularity Of Davidoff Blend [print this page] Davidoff cigars were very popular all over the world. Aficionado from all the countries and continents note that Davidoff cigars differ from other Cuban cigars. Stainless quality and original pack in combination with correctly marketing policy made these cigars the etalon of Cuban cigars quality. Today Cuban Davidoff became the object of collecting, true experts can consume it only at auctions. Especially such cigar lovers can be met in USA, where Davidoff had stunning effect.
No. 1 - 7" x 38 (192 x 15.08mm) Laguito No. 1, a long panetela
No. 2 - 6" x 38 (152 x 15.08mm) Laguito No. 2, a panetela
Ambassadrice - 4" x 26 (115 x 10.32mm) Laguito No. 3, a cigarillo
Tubo - 6" x 38 (152 x 15.08mm) Laguito No. 2, a panetela (same blend as the No. 2)
Dom Prignon - 7" x 47 (178 x 18.65mm) Julieta, a Churchill
Chteaux Series
Chteau Haut-Brion - 4" x 40 (102 x 15.87mm) Perla, a tres petit corona
Chteau Lafite - 4" x 40 (116 x 15.87mm) Franciscano, a tres petit corona
Chteau Lafite-Rothschild - 4" x 40 (116 x 15.87mm) Franciscano, a tres petit corona (name changed from above circa 1983)
Chteau Latour - 5" x 42 (142 x 16.67mm) Corona, a corona
Chteau Margaux - 5" x 42 (129 x 16.67mm) Mareva, a petit corona
Chteau Mouton Rothschild - 6" x 42 (155 x 16.67mm) Corona Grande, a long corona
Chteau Yquem - 6" x 42 (152 x 16.67mm)?, a long corona
Mille Series
1000 - 4" x 34 (117 x 13.49mm) Panetela, a small panetela
2000 - 5" x 42 (129 x 16.67mm) Mareva, a petit corona
3000 - 7" x 33 (178 x 13.10mm) Ninfa, a slim panetela
4000 - 6" x 42 (155 x 16.67mm) Corona Grande, a long corona
5000 - 5" x 46 (143 x 18.26mm) Corona Gorda, a toro
Special Production
80 Aniversario - 9" x 47 (235 x 18.65mm) Gran Corona, a giant or presidente
Besides cigar, Zino Davidoff had great variety of cigarettes, including one of the oldest European brand Laurens made from exclusive Turkish tobacco. Ernst Schneider, who worked in this company, jointed into this business. They had known each other for a long time, and when Zino decided to retire on a pension, Schneider made proposal to Zino, he could not declined. He offered a big sum for the usual tobacco store. Many businessmen could not understand what such interest to Davidoff was caused by. The agreement was signed in 1969, however there was mentioned in this document that Zino would continue work in business. Gradually marketing development Of Davidoff brand turned into hard and serious work. Today the name Davidoff is known all over the world due to doctor Schneider and his fellows. By 80s the quality of Cuban cigars reduced, from time to time awfully rolled cigars from excellent tobacco were imported. The Davidoff name was put on the line and Zino could not stand it. Complains about downward quality of cigars came in Empresa Cubana del Tabaco, which was blamed in negligence and connivance. In 1990 sensational headlines Havanes an Feux (Havanas on Fire) were splattered in all Swiss press. Zino burned down all supply of Cuban Davidoff cigars.
Dominicana, the Caribbean pearl, where Christopher Columbus was buried, became the new house for Davidoff cigars. Zino found a factory in Santiago de Los Cabalieros. It was named Tabadom, and under the direction of Hendrick Kelner, the production was resumed. For 12 years Davidoff became the individual owner and he controlled everything, from seeds to smoke. Zino Davidoff died in 1994. Zino remained With his last accord the delightful saga of his life blew over, dissolved in space, as friendly smile, as wise word, as blue imperishable smoke.
In August 2006, Imperial Tobacco acquired the worldwide Davidoff cigarette trademark from its owners, Tchibo Holding AG for 368 million (540 million). Imperial Tobacco Group had been the licensee of the worldwide Davidoff cigarette trademark since its acquisition of Reemtsma in 2002.
The cigarette range includes the Magnum, Supreme, Classic, Mild, Lights, Magnum Lights, Slims, Super Slims, Ultra lights, Menthol, Menthol Lights, One and Gold. Rothmans, Benson & Hedges of Canada began importing Davidoff cigarettes for sale in the Canadian market in April 2007.
Beyond tobacco products, Davidoff brand has expanded to include under its brand such items as pipes, and humidors.
