Avo 80th Birthday Cigar
I had a chance to smoke Avo's new cigar, the one released to help celebrate his 80th birthday. I purchased a 5-pack from Corona cigar. I believe the 5-pack cost $80.00, which is pretty expensive.
Avo cigars are some of my favorite smokes. I liked last year's birthday cigar so much that I bought two boxes. So it was with great anticipation that I ordered this years cigar.
They arrived in good shape. I've bought cigars from Corona before and they always arrive in fine condition. Their prices are middle of the road, cheaper than some bought more expensive than others.
On to the cigar. It smelled just like last years edition. They both have a sun grown Ecuadorian wrapper, I believe. This years version is a 6 x 52 Belicoso. It has a Dominican binder and Piloto and San Vicente tobacco filler. The cigar was rolled a bit soft. It lit easily, and developed a very nice ash. It started out peppery, having that back of the throat tang. It smelled of sweet eucalyptus at first, developing a chocolate pudding aroma later. It had that tobacco box taste, and was a medium to strong cigar. The next morning I had that tobacco taste still in my mouth.
I'm undecided on this cigar. The middle smoked hot, it was a little loose in the draw. It might improve with some humidor time. It was a bit harsh and not very balanced, but I will need to smoke a few more to decide if I like this stick. I am glad that I did not "blindly" buy a box at the MSRP of $360.00. I do not believe this cigar warrants that price. After I smoke a few more I will let you know how I feel.
Avo cigars are some of my favorite smokes. I liked last year's birthday cigar so much that I bought two boxes. So it was with great anticipation that I ordered this years cigar.
They arrived in good shape. I've bought cigars from Corona before and they always arrive in fine condition. Their prices are middle of the road, cheaper than some bought more expensive than others.
On to the cigar. It smelled just like last years edition. They both have a sun grown Ecuadorian wrapper, I believe. This years version is a 6 x 52 Belicoso. It has a Dominican binder and Piloto and San Vicente tobacco filler. The cigar was rolled a bit soft. It lit easily, and developed a very nice ash. It started out peppery, having that back of the throat tang. It smelled of sweet eucalyptus at first, developing a chocolate pudding aroma later. It had that tobacco box taste, and was a medium to strong cigar. The next morning I had that tobacco taste still in my mouth.
I'm undecided on this cigar. The middle smoked hot, it was a little loose in the draw. It might improve with some humidor time. It was a bit harsh and not very balanced, but I will need to smoke a few more to decide if I like this stick. I am glad that I did not "blindly" buy a box at the MSRP of $360.00. I do not believe this cigar warrants that price. After I smoke a few more I will let you know how I feel.
posted by Paul at 8:32 AM
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