To celebrate the Chinese New Year, renowned Tobacco company Davidoff will release a commemorative Humidor and Pipe inspired by the Year of the Ox.
First off is the Year of the Ox Masterpiece Humidor, crafted exclusively for Davidoff in France by Moevus in Virieu le Grand, and limited to just seven examples worldwide. Elegant and beautiful, the humidor is encased in masterfully crafted wood with gold plating and ox leather details. A two Ox horn motif on the lid is the principle design feature of the this Masterpiece Humidor. Within this exceptional box, a hoard of 88 Davidoff Year of the Ox cigars anxiously await their ultimate fate. In Chinese culture 88 symbolizes good luck, this is because the number 8 is similar in pronunciation to the word for wealth in Cantonese and Mandarin. The Master Blenders at Davidoff have aimed to honor the Year of the Ox with a Gordo (RG 60 x 6″) cigar, which is sure to delight the palates of the most discerning enthusiasts. Wrapped in a shiny dark brown Dominican tobacco leaf, the cigars are said to release an aromatic mixture of sweet and spicy notes. According to Davidoff, the full bodied cigar made from an “Ecuadorian binder and blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos transform the second third of the taste journey to creamy, cedar and nutty notes while the last third stimulates the palate with dark chocolate, roasted coffee and creamy notes.”
Last, but certainly not least, the humidor contains a lower drawer to house a “Davidoff jet flame lighter and a Davidoff double blade cutter numbered and engraved with the «Year of the Ox» pattern.”
“Davidoff’s limited editions celebrating the Chinese Zodiac have become sought after collectors’ items by Chinese as much as global aficionados. Every year our passionate teams get deeply inspired by the respective zodiac and bring it to life in each facet of our highly exclusive creations. This year’s sign, the ox, is reflected in a full-bodied cigar and two spectacular Masterpieces that complement our cigar offering: a Masterpiece humidor and a Masterpiece pipe both reflecting the power and resilience of its inspiration the ox, and made entirely by hand by true artists of their craft.”, says Edward Simon, Chief Marketing Officer of Oettinger Davidoff AG.
For the pipe aficionado, Davidoff has released the Year of the Ox Masterpiece Pipe. Crafted through a combination of Japanese decorative art and Italian craftsmanship, the Year of the Ox pipe is limited to just five pieces. The exceptionally beautiful Italian briar wood pipes have been decorated by the Zohiko lacquerware atelier by utilizing “two different Maki-e techniques.” The body of the ox is brought to life through use of the very fine Hiramakié technique, whereas the Nashiji technique was incorporated to make the hooves and horns shine with “irregular reflections.” A rather unique, yet understated highlight is the solid gold ring dividing the black mouthpiece from the wood pipe body.
According to Davidoff, the Year of the Ox Masterpiece humidor and Masterpiece Pipe will be made available in select markets as of January 2021.
(Credits: © Oettinger Davidoff AG 2020)
