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Avowed

The Awakening Gran Robusto

Feb 22, 2025
7.9

Identity

CompanyAvowed Cigar Company
BrandAvowed
LineThe Awakening
FactoryKelner Cigars, S.A.S.

Specifications

Shape
Category
Vitola
Custom
Length
Ring Gauge
Strength

Tobacco

Origin
Wrapper
Binder
Filler

Flavor Profile

A rich and dynamic cigar experience with creamy white pepper, malty wheat, and a peppery leather finish.

Flavor Profile Last Updated
Apr 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Wrapper Scent

Inviting aromas of chocolate and barnyard hay from the wrapper.

Chocolate

Barnyard Hay

Foot Scent

A sweet jam-like aroma wafts from the foot.

Jam

Cold Draw

The cold draw reveals an earthy character.

Earth

First Third

The first third introduces a creamy white pepper essence.

White Pepper

Second Third

The second third transitions into a malty and wheat-forward profile.

Malt

Wheat

Final Third

The final third presents rich leather with a peppery finish.

Leather

Pepper

Retrohale

A peppery essence shines through on the retrohale.

Pepper

1 Reviews

Feb 22, 2025 Review
7.9

Robust

A robust experience, beginning with creamy white pepper and a medium-plus body before transitioning into a malty, wheat-forward profile with a brief dry texture. The final third introduces leather and a peppery finish, rounded out by a subtle sappy sweetness for a well-balanced conclusion.

OverviewA bold and structured cigar that starts with creamy white pepper, develops malty and wheat notes in the second third, and finishes with leather, spice, and a hint of sap. The transition from spice to smooth malt and finally to a rich, peppery leather makes for a dynamic and engaging smoking experience.
Paid$30
AcquiredFeb 21, 2025
CutStraight
SmokedFeb 22, 2025
Start Time3:28 PM EST
End Time4:52 PM EST
Duration1h 24m
DrinksBordeaux Blanc (White Wine)
LocationBlend Cigar Lounge
AddressIndianapolis

Profile

  • Wrapper: Chocolate and barnyard hay aroma.
  • Foot: Sweet, jam-like scent.
  • Cold Draw: Earthy.
  • First Third: White pepper, creamy texture, and medium-plus body.
  • Second Third: Brief dry texture, followed by malty and wheat-like flavors.
  • Final Third: Leather-forward, with increasing pepper and a subtle sappy sweetness at the finish.

General Notes

  • wrapper smells of chocolate and barnyard hay
  • Foot has a jam-like aroma
  • sweet
  • Cold draw is earthy
  • First
  • White pepper
  • Medium+
  • Creamy
  • Second
  • Dry texture for a couple puffs
  • Malty
  • Wheat
  • Third
  • Leather
  • Peppery towards end
  • Sappy
  • subtle