Davidoff Chef’s Edition #5
Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025: Culinary Collaboration Meets Cigar Craftsmanship
This September, Davidoff Cigars is set to release the highly anticipated Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025, the fifth installment in its prestigious Chefs Edition series. Blending the worlds of haute cuisine and premium tobacco, this edition is crafted in collaboration with some of the world’s most renowned chefs—bringing a fresh layer of refinement to the cigar experience.
A Cigar Inspired by Culinary Excellence
The Chefs Edition 2025 features a 6 1/4 x 52 toro format, offering a sophisticated blend that reflects both Davidoff’s signature elegance and the personal flavor profiles of its culinary collaborators.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Mexican
Filler: Dominican tobaccos including:
A proprietary hybrid leaf
15-year-aged San Vicente
Piloto aged for five years in yagua leaves—a method similar to traditional tercio aging, where tobacco is aged tightly wrapped in palm leaves. This marks the first time Davidoff has used yagua-aged tobacco in its core portfolio.
MSRP: $55 per cigar
Packaging: Boxes of 10
U.S. Release Date: Shipping begins Thursday, September 11, 2025
🇺🇸 U.S. Availability: 5,600 boxes (out of 17,500 total worldwide)
Meet the 2025 Collaborating Chefs
This year’s blend was developed with input from five internationally acclaimed chefs, together holding 11 Michelin stars:
Christian Bau – Victor’s Fine Dining, Germany (3 stars)
Michael Beltran – Ariete, Miami (1 star)
Nick Bril – The Jane, Belgium (2 stars)
Paolo Casagrande – Lasarte Restaurant, Spain (3 stars)
Kirk Westaway – JAAN, Singapore (2 stars)
Their refined palates were instrumental in co-creating a cigar that complements the depth, complexity, and balance of fine dining experiences.
“Watching the chefs co-create and refine the blend alongside our Master Blenders has been truly inspiring,” said Edward Simon, Chief Marketing Officer at Oettinger Davidoff. “Their refined palates brought to life a cigar that embodies their signature taste profiles as well as our signature Davidoff sophistication.”
Thoughtful Presentation, Inspired by the Kitchen
Each box of the Chefs Edition 2025 is designed to reflect the artistry of fine cuisine. The lid features a marble inlay, inspired by luxury kitchens, while the inside includes curved cut-outs to securely cradle each cigar—blending function with visual elegance.
A Look Back: The Evolution of the Chefs Edition Series
The Chefs Edition series stems from Davidoff’s Tour Gastronomique (est. 2005), which paired special cigars with restaurant events across Europe. Unlike its predecessor, however, the Chefs Edition was developed as a retail product available in the U.S., starting in 2016.
After a hiatus following the 2021 release, the series is officially back—offering a new expression of culinary-inspired blending.
Final Thoughts
The Davidoff Chefs Edition 2025 is more than a luxury cigar—it’s a collaborative masterpiece that reflects the artistry of both master chefs and master blenders. With its rare aging methods, premium tobaccos, and gourmet influence, this limited edition release is designed for those who appreciate the finer things in life—whether on the plate or between the fingers.
