Just before the August 8th, 2016 deadline imposed by the FDA, Philip Zanghi’s Debonaire Cigars & Rum released the Daybreak. The Connecticut shade cigar would not get a full release until 2017 and it is sold and distributed via Drew Estate who took over distribution of the cigar brand in March of 2016.
Today we review the Debonaire Daybreak which was sent to The Cigar Authority via Drew Estate.
Cigar: Debonaire Daybreak
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Length: 6″
Ring Gauge: 50
Size: Toro
The Look: Packaged in distinct wood boxes, the Debonaire Daybreak comes in 20 count boxes. Inside the chest like box, there is a mural of a man and a woman sitting on a porch enjoying a cigar as the day breaks. The Connecticut shade wrapper that adorns today’s review almost has a sun grown look to it with an a significant amount of veins visible. In the hand the cigar is firm with no soft spots and a well packed food.
The Notes: Once the cap is clipped, the gold draw me minds me of grape fun dip or pixie stix. It’s incredibly sweet with a subtle amount of cashew mixed in as well. The aroma off the foot of the Debonaire reminds me a bit of fire cured tobacco, though it very faint and more of an afterthought. Once the cigar is toasted and list the first taste we get is a buttery richness.
Moving into the first third there are dominant notes of nuts including pecans and cashews that coat the palate. The retrohale of the cigar is exceptionally smooth with a hints of toast and caramel. The finish of the cigar borders on long, but not overly so.
The second third continues to see some nuttiness, though they begin to tone down a notch becoming more muted. There is a continued sweetness as the cigar begins to offer some cedar sweetness and a touch of earth. The retrohale of the Debonaire Daybreak reminds me a little of fire cured tobacco which.
The last third sees notes of subtle coffee, nuts and cedar with a earthy finish that lingers for a long time. The retrohale sees the introduction of pepper for the first time, with hints of grass especially on the aroma.
The Finish: I always wrestle wether or not to factor price into a review. If this cigar came in about $4 less expensive I would smoke it all day, every day. At $13, I rather slide up in price for something extraordinary, or slide down in price to get a couple of cigars. With that said, this is a truly enjoyable cigar but the price tag is a bit tough to swallow.
Score: 92
Price: $13.19 / $233.99
Debonaire Daybreak Toro
Debonaire Daybreak Toro Foot
Debonaire Daybreak Toro Burn
