
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour?
The Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour is a regular-production premium cigar launched in 2017 as the second entry in Davidoff's Winston Churchill line. It honors Churchill's well-documented habit of working through the night — the dark wrapper and barrel-aged tobacco reflect that later-hour character. It's made at Davidoff's factory in the Dominican Republic and carries a medium to medium-full strength profile.
What makes the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour different from the original Winston Churchill blend?
The Late Hour uses a darker Ecuadorian Habano Marron Oscuro wrapper and incorporates a Condega Viso leaf from Nicaragua that's aged for six months in used Speyside Scotch whisky barrels before rolling. That barrel-aged filler is what separates it from the original WC — it adds a layer of subtle sweetness, wood, and whisky character that the original doesn't have.
What tobacco is in the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour?
The wrapper is an Ecuadorian Habano Marron Oscuro. The binder is Mexican San Andrés Negro. The filler combines three Dominican tobaccos — Olor Viso, Piloto Seco, and San Vicente Mejorado Viso — with two Nicaraguans: an Estelí Viso and a Condega Viso aged six months in former Scotch whisky casks. All are made by hand at the Davidoff factory in the Dominican Republic.
What does the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour taste like?
Expect dark coffee, ground pepper, and wood up front, with earthy undertones and a subtle sweetness from the barrel-aged Condega leaf. The Scotch influence is present but not heavy — it rounds out the blend rather than dominating it. Multiple reviewers note a creamy quality in the first third that opens into a spicier, more complex finish.
How strong is the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour?
The Late Hour rates medium to medium-full in strength. It's more assertive than the original Winston Churchill blend but stops short of being a full-body cigar. Most experienced smokers will find it comfortable. If you're newer to cigars, it's on the higher end — the Churchill size tends to smooth out the profile compared to the Toro or Robusto.
What sizes does the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour come in at Renegade Cigars?
Renegade carries the Robusto (5×52) at $27.20 per cigar or $544.00 per box of 20, the Toro (6×54) at $29.60 per cigar or $592.00 per box of 20, and the Churchill (7×48) at $31.20 per cigar or $624.00 per box of 20. We also carry 4-packs — Robusto at $108.80, Toro at $118.40, Churchill at $124.80 — and the Belicoso (4½×46) in a 4-ct tin at $49.60.
Is the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour a limited edition?
No. The Late Hour is regular production, meaning it's available year-round. Davidoff does release annual limited editions within the Winston Churchill line — the 2021 and 2022 LEs are examples — but the Late Hour itself has been in continuous production since its 2017 debut.
What whisky is used to age the tobacco in the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour?
Davidoff uses barrels from the Speyside region of Scotland — known for producing lighter, more floral single malts. The Condega Viso filler leaves are packed into American white oak casks that previously held Speyside Scotch, then aged for six months. The tobacco absorbs the oak and whisky aromas during a natural fermentation process. The result is subtle complexity, not an infused flavor.
How does the Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour compare to Davidoff Nicaragua?
Both are made at Davidoff's Dominican factory and use Nicaraguan tobacco, but they're distinct blends. Davidoff Nicaragua is sun-grown and medium-full with an earthy, pepper-forward profile. The Late Hour is darker in wrapper, uses barrel-aged filler for added complexity, and skews slightly sweeter on the finish. If you liked Nicaragua but want something with more depth and a whisky note, Late Hour is the natural next step.
Brandon's Review | Davidoff Winston Churchill Late Hour
Brandon’s Thoughts: The Late Hour is a fantastic release from Davidoff Cigars. I love their ability to use the single-malt scotch barrel without overpowering the cigars flavors. It is rich, creamy and has a wonderful caramel finish that will you coming back for a box. My favorite size is the Churchill, but I can vouch for this cigar in any size. Pairing: Glenmorangie Lasanta
About Renegade Cigars
At Renegade, you will find one of the largest humidors in the Dallas area. You will find the best selection of the most popular brands that are desired by people all around the country. Our humidor houses a perfectly curated selection of major brands that you cannot find anywhere else in the cigar world.