Davidoff is a Swiss luxury cigar brand founded in 1926 by Zino Davidoff in Geneva, Switzerland. The Davidoff family emigrated from Kyiv, Ukraine, and Zino grew up surrounded by tobacco, eventually traveling to Cuba and Central America to study cigar-making. The brand gained international recognition for producing some of the most refined and consistent premium cigars in the world. In 1970, Davidoff partnered with Cubatabaco to produce cigars in Cuba, a relationship that lasted until 1990 when production moved to the Dominican Republic.
Today, Davidoff cigars are manufactured by Oettinger Davidoff AG at their Cidav factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The company sources tobacco from the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Brazil. Their portfolio spans multiple lines including the flagship Davidoff Grand Cru, the Anniversary series, the Winston Churchill collection, and the exclusive Royal Release and Oro Blanco lines. Davidoff employs master blenders and maintains strict quality control processes, with each cigar passing through over 70 individual quality checks.
Oettinger Davidoff AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is a privately held company that also operates in the luxury accessories, coffee, and cognac markets. The Davidoff brand operates over 65 flagship stores worldwide, known as Davidoff of Geneva stores, in major cities including New York, London, Dubai, and Hong Kong. The company employs approximately 4,000 people globally and is recognized as one of the top three premium cigar producers in the world by volume and revenue.
Davidoff positions itself firmly in the ultra-luxury segment, with limited edition releases like the Oro Blanco retailing for over $500 per cigar. Their standard lines range from approximately $15 to $50 per cigar. The brand is widely regarded for its smooth, medium-bodied blends and elegant presentation, making it one of the most recognized names in luxury cigars worldwide.