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Dapper

Union Break

Dapper Union Break is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Barberpole: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade + US Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder; Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4 × 38 to 4 × 38.

Maker
Dapper
Wrapper
Barberpole: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade + US Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
Filler
Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Nicaragua American Cigars
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
3 · 4 × 38 to 4 × 38

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Dapper Union Break uses a Barberpole: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade + US Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 40 minutes to 1 hour for a 4-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

What to try next

matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

Dapper Union Break questions

What does Dapper Union Break taste like?

Dapper Union Break uses a Barberpole: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade + US Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Union Break?

Dapper Union Break is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Dapper Union Break 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 Dapper Union Break made?

Dapper Union Break is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Dapper Union Break use?

Dapper Union Break uses a Barberpole: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade + US Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.) binder, with Nicaraguan (Oliva Tobacco Co.) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Dapper Union Break come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Barberpole Small Cigar (4 × 38), Conn Broadleaf Small Cigar (4 × 38) and Conn Shade Small Cigar (4 × 38). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Dapper Union Break?

For a 4-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour. 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 Union Break?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Union Break?

Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Original, Tatuaje La Riqueza and Ferio Tego Metropolitan Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.