Dapper
Desvalido
Dapper Desvalido is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Café (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper; US-grown (undisclosed) binder; Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía & Estelí La Joya (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf), plus one undisclosed leaf filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¾ × 54.
- Maker
- Dapper
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Café (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
- Binder
- US-grown (undisclosed)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía & Estelí La Joya (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf), plus one undisclosed leaf
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Nicaragua American Cigars
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6¾ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDapper Desvalido uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Café (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee.
- 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
4 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDapper Desvalido questions
What does Dapper Desvalido taste like?
Dapper Desvalido uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Café (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper. Rosado wrappers tend toward a reddish sweetness with spice and cedar. 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 Dapper Desvalido?
Dapper Desvalido is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Dapper Desvalido good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Dapper Desvalido made?
Dapper Desvalido is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Dapper Desvalido use?
Dapper Desvalido uses an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Café (Oliva Tobacco Co.) wrapper over an US-grown (undisclosed) binder, with Nicaraguan Jalapa Cofradía & Estelí La Joya (Oliva Tobacco Co.), US Connecticut Broadleaf (Lancaster Leaf), plus one undisclosed leaf filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Dapper Desvalido come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Lonsdale (6½ × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6⅛ × 52) and Corona Doble (6¾ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Dapper Desvalido?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 Dapper Desvalido?
With a rosado wrapper, common pairings are a red wine, rye whiskey, or coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Dapper Desvalido?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Original, My Father and Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue. They share rosado wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.