Flavor Profile: notes of cream, vanilla, cedar, light coffee, nuts, floral touches, and a subtle natural sweetness. Later, hints of toast, white pepper, and citrus zest emerge, balancing smoothness with complexity.
Evolution: opens creamy and sweet → transitions to nutty and woody with a touch of spice → closes with a refined mix of cedar, citrus, and delicate pepper.
Strength: mild to medium, with a rounded and approachable body that maintains balance throughout the smoke.
Construction: outstanding, with even burn, solid ash, and an effortless draw that generates thick, aromatic smoke.
Price/Value: considered an accessible entry into the Debonaire portfolio, delivering high-end craftsmanship and elegance at a more approachable price point.
Expert Reviews with Scores
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Appearance & construction: smooth wrapper, no imperfections, attractive band.
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Flavor & body:
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Start: creamy, almond, fresh bread, butter; smooth retrohale.
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Second third: slight increase in strength, oak, balanced notes.
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Final third: sweet vanilla cake with a touch of pepper.
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Summary: Mild-to-medium body; complex, evolving, ideal for mid-afternoon.
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Score: 92.
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Appearance & Construction: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, light-colored, minimal veins, flawless finish, triple cap, firm construction.
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Flavor profile:
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First third: sharp, dry start with spice (pepper), sweet undertones.
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Second third: cedar, nutty, fruity, cinnamon, minty freshness.
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Final third: light Connecticut bitterness with underlying sweetness, spice builds.
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Summary: Strength mild to medium, approx. 1h10 smoke time.
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A perfect “first cigar of the day” thanks to its sweet aroma and awakening flavors.
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Construction: flawless, no issues.
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Flavor profile:
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Pre-light: fruity, floral aromas.
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Smoking: wood, herbs, light pepper finish.
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Consistent flavor until past one hour; then more wood-forward, still medium strength.
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Summary: Balanced, excellent combustion, captivating aroma — the reviewer’s wife was impressed.
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Final rating 9.5/10.