Flavor profile: cedar wood, spices (cinnamon, black and white pepper), nuts, honey, citrus touches (orange zest, lemon oil), and a natural sweetness reminiscent of raisins or light caramel. Evolves into more earthy and toasted notes with a spicy finish.
Evolution: starts sweet and spicy → transitions into a core of wood, nuts, and earth → finishes drier with pepper, tea, and a hint of char/toast.
Strength: medium to medium-full, reaching full body in certain vitolas like the Belicoso.
Construction: very good, with smooth draw and abundant smoke; some formats report minor burn inconsistencies, but overall it shows balance and consistency.
Price/Value: regarded as “budget premium”; it surprises by delivering high-end complexity and character at a more accessible price point.
Expert Reviews with Scores
Debonaire Habano Belicoso
Score: 95/100
Flavor Notes: Sweet, nutty, woody with subtle hints of vanilla, honey, and café au lait; finish has spice and orange zest. Draw is open and easy.
Debonaire Habano Robusto
Score: 93/100
Tasting Notes: Sharp woods, earth, slight sweetness of vanilla; clean draw but uneven burn; ends with a charred finish.
Debonaire Habano Robusto
Score: 92/100
Review Summary: Medium to mild, creamy smoke with milk-chocolate notes, hazelnut aftertaste, steady burn, and a consistent flavor throughout.
Debonaire 33rd Maduro in "Cigar of the Year 2015"
Although it does not provide a numerical score, it was ranked #2 in the “Cigar of the Year 2015” countdown.
Tasting Notes: mocha, earth, cedar spices, and white pepper; medium body progressing to medium-full. Excellent flavor and body transition.
Debonaire Habano (Belicoso)
Score: 9.5/10 (based on Pre-light 2/2,
Construction 2/2, Flavor 4.5/5, Value 1/1)
Tasting Notes: Starts with wood and dried fruit aromas, evolving into spicy, peppery flavors and medium-to-full body by the end.