Back2Back Limited Edition 2019
Posted on January 22 2021
Vitola: 7x52 Torpedo | Smoking Time: 75 min | Body: Mild | MSRP: $15
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut | Binder: Connecticut | Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan
Back2Back is a collaboration between Davidoff and URNY, originally released at Davidoff's Brooklyn store in a spray-paint-can canister, limited to 30,000 cigars.
Visual Inspection: Silky smooth Connecticut wrapper with enough oil to glimmer in the light. Construction is solid — only a small wrapper flaw near the foot. Honeysuckle, cedar, and barnyard floor on the nose.
Cold Draw: Dry hay and light cream — one dimensional. The cigar more than made up for it once lit.
First Third: Strong cedar, light coffee with cream, and a touch of sweetness on the retrohale. Complex for a Connecticut. Walnut, citrus, and buttery cracker emerge toward the end of this third.
Second Third: Coffee and cream up front, light earth joining walnut. Cedar transitions to charred oak on the exhale. Bold but not spicy — the buttery cracker and cream combination is excellent.
Final Third: Honeysuckle returns on the exhale. Creamy breakfast coffee, cracker, sweetness, citrus, and cedar throughout. Brown sugar appears near the end, melding everything together beautifully.
Final Thoughts: Extremely consistent throughout — what I’d call a genuinely complex Connecticut. From citrus to nuts, the sub-flavors add dimension without ever overwhelming. At $15 you cannot go wrong for a premium Connecticut experience. Pair with coffee or breakfast tea.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
What is Back2Back cigars?
Back2Back is a collaboration between Davidoff and URNY — a nod to the New York cigar scene. It blends Davidoff’s Swiss precision with boutique creative energy, resulting in limited releases that are highly collectible.
Is the Back2Back 2019 still available?
This was a 2019 limited edition, so stock is extremely scarce. It’s worth searching our inventory or signing up for restock alerts — these limited Davidoff collaborations tend to disappear quickly.
How mild is the Back2Back Limited Edition?
Mild body with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper — a refined, elegant smoke rather than a bold one. The reviewer was pleasantly surprised after an underwhelming cold draw, finding it extremely consistent and rewarding over 75 minutes.