Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Petit Panetela Cigar - Tin of 5

I really enjoyed this cigar. great flavour profile started out really peppery to me and the mellowed out with more complex flavours as i worked my way through. Also love the short smoke time on this great for late relaxing by an outdoor fire.

This is easily one of my favourite cigars in the smaller format. While it’s on the pricier side for its length and ring gauge, the flavour profile more than makes up for it. Expect rich dark chocolate notes, a touch of malt, and a pleasant underlying sweetness. In the final third, the sweetness deepens and the chocolate really comes into its own. Well worth trying if you don’t mind the premium price tag. I originally brought a single then came back for this tin to have some in my humidor for when the time comes.

This is easily one of my favourite cigars in the smaller format. While it’s on the pricier side for its length and ring gauge, the flavour profile more than makes up for it. Expect rich dark chocolate notes, a touch of malt, and a pleasant underlying sweetness. In the final third, the sweetness deepens and the chocolate really comes into its own. Well worth trying if you don’t mind the premium price tag.

The Davidoff The Late Hour felt like a cigar designed for slower, more deliberate smoking, and it immediately stood out from other Davidoff blends I’ve tried. Knowing that the tobacco is aged in Scotch whisky casks added a layer of intrigue before lighting, though the cigar never leans into gimmicks. On the cold draw, I picked up dark cocoa, leather, and a slightly sweet, malty note. Once lit, the smoke was rich and dense, with flavors of espresso, dark chocolate, and oak dominating the first third. The strength was medium-to-full, but impressively smooth. There was a refined bitterness—like strong black coffee—that stayed balanced rather than sharp. As the cigar progressed, subtle sweetness crept in, along with hints of dried fruit and spice, rounding out the darker profile nicely. Construction was excellent throughout: an even burn, effortless draw, and consistent smoke output. By the final third, the cigar deepened further, becoming more earthy and leathery while maintaining control and elegance. For me, The Late Hour felt like Davidoff stepping confidently into richer territory without sacrificing refinement. It’s bold, composed, and rewarding—ideal for evenings when you want something darker but still polished. Rating: 8/10

A nice smoke, lasted about 40 minutes first 2/3rds were nice but of earth then cream, last 3rd was slightly too spicy for me, I’ve got a few more I’ll leave in humidor longer