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AVO Maduro #9
4.75 x 48
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf, aged 3 years (or so I read)
Binder: Domincan
Filler: Dominican, aged 4 years
The AVO maduro has a beautiful dark brown wrapper. The squeeze is a little soft, the cut is clean, the light is perfect. The cigar draws well, lots of smoke. Initial flavors are very similar to other AVOs I’ve smoked. Almond like, sweet and mild. This cigar also has a subtle cocoa flavor. No bitterness whatsoever. The Avo was smooth from the first pull. The first ash fell off on my leg. I knew she was gonna go, but I held out anyway. Glad I didn’t try an ashstand with this beaut.
Half way into this cigar and the flavors are jumping out at me. I keep getting this strange hint of banana flavor. I know that is really odd, but I swear it, and it’s not half bad. The dominant flavors however, are now cocoa and nuts. This is one of the smoothest NC cigars I’ve smoked. So far, I’m impressed.
Into the final third of this stick, all the cocoa and nut flavors seem to disappear. Just like that, they were gone. The cigar then started tasting ever so slightly bitter with a distant hint of cherry. Still very enjoyable.
Showmeyourash describes the AVO maduro as a full-bodied cigar. I would not go there. They also made mention of expresso bean. I’m not getting that either. Stogie Review mentioned the traditional maduro flavor. I think I’m in tune with what the traditional maduro flavor is, and I definitely did not experience that in this cigar. It was more like the Padron maduros, which I also don’t think have that traditional maduro flavor. This is, of course, not to say that anyone is right or wrong here, but I found this maduro to have a unique profile. It was ultra smooth and full of flavor. I will definitely have my eyes open for a fiver. One last note, this sucker smoked like a fuse. Def under an hour.
Allow me to thank Grateful1 for the opportunity to try this stick, and for an addition to my list of favorites.
On it’s way to nub heavon.
4.75 x 48
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf, aged 3 years (or so I read)
Binder: Domincan
Filler: Dominican, aged 4 years
The AVO maduro has a beautiful dark brown wrapper. The squeeze is a little soft, the cut is clean, the light is perfect. The cigar draws well, lots of smoke. Initial flavors are very similar to other AVOs I’ve smoked. Almond like, sweet and mild. This cigar also has a subtle cocoa flavor. No bitterness whatsoever. The Avo was smooth from the first pull. The first ash fell off on my leg. I knew she was gonna go, but I held out anyway. Glad I didn’t try an ashstand with this beaut.
Half way into this cigar and the flavors are jumping out at me. I keep getting this strange hint of banana flavor. I know that is really odd, but I swear it, and it’s not half bad. The dominant flavors however, are now cocoa and nuts. This is one of the smoothest NC cigars I’ve smoked. So far, I’m impressed.
Into the final third of this stick, all the cocoa and nut flavors seem to disappear. Just like that, they were gone. The cigar then started tasting ever so slightly bitter with a distant hint of cherry. Still very enjoyable.
Showmeyourash describes the AVO maduro as a full-bodied cigar. I would not go there. They also made mention of expresso bean. I’m not getting that either. Stogie Review mentioned the traditional maduro flavor. I think I’m in tune with what the traditional maduro flavor is, and I definitely did not experience that in this cigar. It was more like the Padron maduros, which I also don’t think have that traditional maduro flavor. This is, of course, not to say that anyone is right or wrong here, but I found this maduro to have a unique profile. It was ultra smooth and full of flavor. I will definitely have my eyes open for a fiver. One last note, this sucker smoked like a fuse. Def under an hour.
Allow me to thank Grateful1 for the opportunity to try this stick, and for an addition to my list of favorites.
On it’s way to nub heavon.
