To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year, Davidoff Cigars will
be introducing an exclusive Chinese Year of the Monkey 2016 Limited Edition. Only
8,500 boxes will be crafted. These exclusive cigars and matching ashtrays will
be launched in the US in November 2015, followed by Europe in December 2015,
and Asia in January 2016.
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| Davidoff Year of the Monkey 2016 Limited Edition |
Inspired by the noble bamboo
Charles Awad, senior vice president marketing & innovation
at Oettinger Davidoff AG, said: “Davidoff found its inspiration for this new
2016 Limited Edition in the character traits of the Chinese zodiac sign of the
Monkey and in the noble material associated with the cultures of South and East
Asia - bamboo. There is no better way to celebrate the Monkey’s charisma,
appreciation for refinement, originality and luxury than with this beautifully
crafted and original Special Toro cigar. Monkeys are clever creatures and
crafty opportunists. Enthusiastic about everything, they spend their time
broadening their minds and are especially fascinated with art. They, like
Davidoff, see time as something to be filled beautifully. They are simply
lovable enthusiasts, eager to experience all the various flavours life has to
offer, flavours which Davidoff is equally eager to supply."
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| Davidoff's limited-edition ashtray in the brand's emblematic rectangular shape |
Special Toro with pigtail
The Special Toro cigar (50 RG x 6 1/2) features a pigtail,
while the Ecuadorian Habano Rojiza wrapper holds a complex blend of Nicaraguan,
Mexican, Dominican and Peruvian tobaccos which have been combined by the
Davidoff master blenders. Finally, the cigar’s individuality is confirmed by
the second ring displaying a monkey image. This complex and balanced cigar has
flavours of roasted bread, fruit and cream, with sweet and peppery notes.
The ten cigars will come in a hand-crafted premium bamboo wooden box with a laser engraving, shaped and designed to reflect the aesthetic origins of Chinese culture. Bamboo is one of the "Four Gentlemen" (bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum). It plays such an important role in traditional Chinese culture that it is even regarded as a model for gentlemanly behaviour. “In Asia bamboo is not merely a plant; it forms part of people’s lives. It epitomises qualities such as integrity, tenacity and an upright nature, the very same values possessed by any gentleman who enjoys a Davidoff cigar,” Davidoff said.
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| Davidoff's limited-edition ashtray in a new, round shape |
Limited-edition ashtrays
The Davidoff Year of the Monkey 2016 Limited Edition comes
with two new ashtrays celebrating this charismatic sign: a new, round design
has soft and smooth edges evoking the Monkey icon; and Davidoff’s signature rectangular
ashtray with two notches. The matt and brilliant gold colours are mixed with
vibrant red to create a rich pattern recalling the many red envelopes exchanged
during the Chinese New Year.
The Davidoff Year of the Monkey 2016 Limited Edition
ashtrays are made in Limoges, the heart of the French porcelain industry, by
Davidoff’s longtime partner who owns the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine
Vivant label.
