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New Dawn

Avowed New Dawn is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Kelner Cigars S.A.S. It pairs Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Ecuadorian Habano binder; Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, San Vicente filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Avowed
Wrapper
Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder
Ecuadorian Habano
Filler
Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, San Vicente
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Kelner Cigars S.A.S
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
2 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Avowed New Dawn uses a Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

2 in the catalog

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Avowed New Dawn questions

What does Avowed New Dawn taste like?

Avowed New Dawn uses a Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Avowed New Dawn?

Avowed New Dawn is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Avowed New Dawn good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Avowed New Dawn made?

Avowed New Dawn is made in Dominican Republic at Kelner Cigars S.A.S, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Avowed New Dawn use?

Avowed New Dawn uses a Dark Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder, with Piloto Cubano, Criollo 98, San Vicente filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Avowed New Dawn come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 x 52) (6 × 52) and Robusto Grande (5 x 54) (5 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Avowed New Dawn?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Avowed New Dawn?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Avowed New Dawn?

Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Cabinet Selection, Diamond Crown Classic and Cuesta-Rey Centenario. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.