1018. Dapper Desvalido Robusto

Gifted by Ian Reith, owner of Dapper Cigars.

Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.

Information:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Cafe
Binder: USA
Filler: Nicaragua Jalapa Cofradía, Estelí La Joya, USA Connecticut Broadleaf & Undisclosed
Origin: Nicaragua

Factory: Nicaragua America Cigars, S.A. (Nicaragua)
Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.
Release: 2016
Availability: Regular Production.

Size: 5×50, Robusto.

Wrapper: Walnut brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.

Construction: Firm and fairly even feel when lightly squeezed.

Cold draw: Raw hazelnuts and light wood notes.

1st third: Starts with farm bread, raw walnuts and hazelnuts, light oakwood, floral sweetness and nutmeg.

2nd third: Keeps on the level.

Burn: Burns fairly sharp with a firm and stable white ash.

Smoke: Voluminous smoke with a medium cool feeling on the tongue with a light draw.

3rd third: Getting a medium roasted coffee and chocolate chip note introduced in the final part.

Duration: 15:10-16:15, 1h 15min.

Conclusion: A medium bodied cigar with a medium strength profile. A enjoyable smooth nutty smoking experience.

Result: In my book this is a 90 point cigar.

/Cigar Reviewer André