Lost & Found International Date Line Review

Lost & Found International Date Line
Made by: Caldwell
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 6 by 52

Second up in the exploration of Lost and Found cigars this week, a Lost & Found International Date Line Review. As far as entertaining packaging goes this is the least impressive. However, that makes me think that the company believe the cigar speaks for itself. Lets see if that holds true, the packaging describes the cigar as “Creamy, Smooth, Nutty, and Rich” this is another area that will be interesting to see if the description holds true.

Prelight

Medium to large veins, of all of the Lost and Found cigars this week the wrapper on this one seems the most delicate. There are a couple blemishes, the cap needs some work. It is possible I have an odd ball but at the moment in terms of aesthetics I am not impressed. However, if the cigar can hold up to the description on the packaging then it may be interesting. The foot is giving off a light barnyard with a mix of macadamia nut and cashew underneath. An allright cut the cap seems to be falling off, I do not expect it to stay on. The prelight draw shows the mixed nuts as well as a light white pepper. This is about what I was expecting from the prelight.

1/3

The cap did fall off but there isn’t any unraveling going on. Very even pack but not to firm, there’s a good give. Lots of oak and slightly bitter macadamia nut on the front leather and a mix of black and white pepper on the finish, quite similar to the panda but very different flavors on the front. There is a cashew note developing in the center of the profile as I get into the first third. Good smoke production and easy draw the smoke thickness is increasing and I foresee it entering the profile in the next third. At the end of the first third the mixed pepper alongside the leather on the finish has changed, black and then a bit of red pepper bite.

2/3

The body started at a medium to full, but as I enter the second third it is actually coming back to a medium, low to medium strength. Not a perfect burn but no touch ups needed yet. A grass note has mixed in with the oak on the front, the macadamia nut is gone. The center is cashew and leather, the cream comes up alongside the mixed pepper on the finish. The mixed pepper is a balanced black and red and the moment. At the end of the second third the oak has come up and the cream has taken the center of the profile.

3/3

The burn line continues without issues, but by no means perfect. Heavy oak on the front with cream and cashew entering in the center of the profile and the finish is still a combination of leather and mixed pepper. The mixed pepper has a great little red pepper bite. Body stayed at a medium and the strength stayed at a low to medium.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Conclusion: 87

It beat my expectations by a long shot, but it didn’t quite surpass the panda. The flavors were great and construction was ok. If the panda had this cigar’s draw it would have been even better. This is more medium throughout, and a calmer experience then the panda. These cigars certainly carter to different audiences.

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Lost & Found Panda Welfare Review

Lost & Found Panda Welfare
Made by: Caldwell
Wrapper: Sumatra Seed
Vitola: 4 by 50

Packaged in a take-out box, and then wrapped in paper that looks like last weeks dinner? Creative packaging as usual with the lost and found, the cigar itself is the real focus though. 4 by 50 this is a shorter smoke but it feels pretty dense. This is sold by Caldwell but the stories behind the cigars vary. The only real info I have on this blend is its Sumatra seed wrapper. This week I will be covering three of the Lost and Found releases, the Panda Welfare, the International Date Line, and the Skin Suit. Lets see what they have to offer, first up is a Lost & Found Panda Welfare Review.

Prelight

Deep Cocoa with some leather coming off of the foot, it smells very thick if that’s possible. But something to back up that description is the tooth on this wrapper, it is going to be a very thick creamy cigar, I am assuming high smoke production and a great mouth feel. Medium to large sized veins, but the tooth is so heavy I don’t foresee the veins messing with the burn. The cap is well applied, but not perfect. Pretty even pack, the cut went well with some loose tobacco to be wiped away. The prelight draw is consistent with the foot’s notes, cocoa and lighter leather with the promise of heavy cream.

1/3

An absolute blast of jasmine on the front with a mix of leather and cocoa entering the profile in the center. The finish is a light white pepper that is accompanied by the leather that was present in the center. Medium smoke production and medium smoke thickness, which is surprising for the amount of tooth on this cigars wrapper. The body is at a medium and rising, and the strength is at a low. I expect both of these to rise. As I reach the end of the first third the floral note is dropping as is the light pepper finish.

2/3

As the second third starts the floral not is dying down and the slightly bitter cocoa has progressed to the front of the cigar. The burn line is allright, given the size of the veins I was expecting more issues in this area. Tight compact ash, and the white pepper that was on the finish in the first third has dropped along with the floral front. Leather and cream has the finish at the moment, but I am hoping that floral note returns. Strength rose with body and they are at medium and medium full respectively. The smoke thickness has increased but the smoke production continues to be about a medium.

3/3

As I reach the nub, this is a rather small cigar, the floral note has returned on the front and the cocoa has dropped as leather and white pepper move in to control the finish. It is interesting that the light white pepper on the finish and floral note on the front seemed to come and go together. The body ended at a medium to full and the strength was joking at a medium.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Conclusion: 88

It left me wanting a bit more but it was a good cigar. For its price point it’s right on with expectations. The uniqueness of flavors added a lot to the enjoyment of the cigar. This would be good for a medium bodied smoker looking for something a bit heavier than the normal.

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Herrera Esteli TAA Maduro – Arriving this month!

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, member of the Tobacconists’s Association of America (TAA) will be receiving the TAA Exclusive Herrera Esteli TAA Maduro this month.  The Herrera Esteli TAA Maduro is a 6″ x 52 Toro featuring a maduro Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Nicaraguan filler blend.  The blend is entirely new following the Herrera Esteli Nicaragua and the Herrera Esteli Norteño lines, and the first time the Herrera Estelí name has used a maduro wrapper.  The Herrera Esteli TAA Maduro will be sold excluively at TAA retailers.

From the man at the helm of Herrera Esteli, master blender Willy Herrera: “This is my first blend since joining Drew Estate that utilizes Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco.  Drew Estate fans know that we’re famous for our use of Connecticut Broadleaf tobaccos, especially in our Liga Privada No. 9 and Nica Rustica lines. I’ve been experimenting with blends that incorporate this incredible wrapper since coming on board and finally have a blend I’m really excited about.”  Willy joined the Drew Estate team of brands to add a line true to the authentic Cuban roots of cigar making.

The Herrera Esteli TAA Maduro is formally know as the Herrera Esteli Toro TAA Exclusiva.  The SRP is $12.00 and is packaged in 12-ct. boxes as depicted below.

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Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Review 2

Julius Caesar
Made by: Diamond Crown
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 6 by 52

The last time I visited this cigar was at the start of February, I don’t expect many differences but lets see what happens. The previous score this cigar received from me was an 84. I would like to see it perform better but the only way to see if that’s going to happen is to get this Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Review 2 going.

Prelight

Visible seams, small to medium veins, and well-done cap. There is an excess amount of rollers glue around the cap and on the body of the cigar. Beautiful dark wrapper, the foot is giving off a white and black mixed pepper. The front is a mix of leather and oak. Let’s see if that holds consistent on the prelight. Firm pack with a couple of lumpy spots. Loose tobacco on the cut but no issues with the cap. The prelight flavors are showing more oak and leather. Let’s get this lit up and see how it preforms.

1/3

Leather, lots of leather on the front with lots of cream playing in from the thick smoke. Mixed pepper on the finish with black over the white pepper. There is a lot of tooth to the wrapper and it’s making for a great mouth feel. Medium to full body, and I believe that it will hit full by, or in, the second third. Low to medium strength I expect that to rise with the body. This cigar is really like smoking a creamy leather bound book.

2/3

At the start of the second third the body has not made it to full. The strength has risen to medium. And the flavors really haven’t changed. The mixed pepper finish is up a bit, but that leather and cream are so dominate they lower the complexity and overall experience of the cigar (in my opinion). If consistent flavors are a go to for your preference, then this is a good cigar. But in terms of complexity it leaves more to be desired. The end of the second third has cream coming up to match leather on the front which is a nice change. There is an oak note that came up on the center for a bit but the mixed pepper is beginning to dominate. The body also managed to reach full.

3/3

Not the best burn line but no touch ups have been needed. Cream came up a bit but its back falling and the leather is back in control of the front. The mixed pepper is coming up on the center and the finish. The little bit of complexity that this did end up having at the end of the second third is gone now. Back to mainly leather and then a higher mixed pepper finish. The body dropped back to medium to full and the strength has held at a medium.

Smoke Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Conclusion: 83

A little less impressed then the last time I did the review, there wasn’t much of a change and how much can I really expect over the course of a month. This just solidified the findings of the last review. This is a good cigar to visit occasionally but not overly impressive.

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Ashton Symmetry Prism Review

Symmetry Prism
Made by: Ashton
Country: Dominican Republic,Ecuador, Nicaragua
Vitola: 5 5/8 by 46

Ashton cigars are a sign of prestige, whether you want to admit it or not. There is a bit of class associated with going to a cigar bar and smoking a VSG, ESG, Cabinet, but this is a cigar that is newer to the company. In this Ashton Symmetry Prism Review, keep your mind open. The history of the cigars held to a pretty traditional approach. This was a new take on a classic company. Lets see what it brings to the table.

Prelight

Well done cap, medium sized veins, slight tooth to the wrapper. A mix of cedar on oak on the front with a light floral note and slightly sweet finish. Very clean cut very little loose tobacco. The prelight draw is hinting at a very different profile then the foot. Showing oak, black licorice, and a slightly sweet raisin on the finish. Soft but consistent pack, let’s get this lit up.

1/3

It was very easy to light, tons of smoke production, cedar and oak on the front with a grassy note following and leather and black licorice on the finish. The foot gave different notes then the prelight draw, and the prelight draw gave different notes then the actual profile. Slight white pepper lingering on the finish. Medium to full body and low strength. Smooth and enjoyable at the moment. As the first third progress’ the complexity rises as the licorice moves to the center of the profile and the cedar develops on the front. White pepper came up on the finish as the leather dropped and the strength has risen to a low to medium.

2/3

As I reach the second third the cigar is still rising in strength just starting to reach a medium. Body is holding at a medium to full. The burn line has been perfect the entire time with a very thick and sturdy ash. The center is changing the floral note and licorice are dropping as a mixed nut comes up. Cashew and salted peanut are the flavors. Great profile, and still thick creamy smoke. The white pepper is still lingering on the finish. As I get to the end of the second third there is a citrus note coming up alongside the white pepper. Cedar remains on the front and mixed pepper in the center of the profile.

3/3

Cedar has come up on the front and the mixed nut is dying. The white pepper finish is coming up and there is a light leather back with it. The strength stayed at a medium and the body was constant at a medium to full the entire cigar. Great profile, and it ended well balanced and appropriately. The burn line is a testament to the construction and the prestige of the Ashton cigars, wonderful throughout.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Conclusion: 89

This cigar was a good flavorful, and entertaining mix. The company was very successful at introducing another successful blend to their portfolio. If you enjoy the high complexity and the variety of flavors this is a no brainer for a box purchase, it is worth trying out beforehand though.

Also, a shout-out to Lenny in Rocky Point, he said he has yet to try and Ashton and this would be one that I would absolutely suggest for him. Hope everyone enjoy’s their weekends.

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AVO 90th Classic Covers 2016 Vol. 3 – NOW IN STOCK!

It’s spring and another year for Avo Uvezian’s annual birthday limited editon.  Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has just recieved its shipment of the very limited AVO 90th Classic Covers 2016 Vol. 3 from Davidoff.

AVO 90th Birthday 2016 Limited Edition Release: The AVO 90th Classic Covers 2016 Vol. 3 is the newest release from the Improvisational Series Limited Editions. The Vol. 3 is a 6 x 54 Gran Toro made with scarce vintage tobaccos.  The AVO XO blend has been “covered” with tobaccos from Ecuador and Mexico.  The wrapper leaf is an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 covering a Mexican San Andres binder. The filler blend from the AVO XO series is comprised of six different leaves, each Dominican: San Vicente Mejorado Visus 14 (D.R.), San Vicente Mejorado Visus 2 (D.R.), Piloto Seco (D.R.), Hybrid Corojo/Olor Visus (D.R.) – Aged 10 years, Criollo Seco (DR) – Aged 11 years. By utilizing 6 different tobaccos from 3 countries, some over a decade old, the AVO Classic Covers 2016 Vol. 3 delivers a remarkably unique and richly complex flavor profile filled with creamy notes of cedar, earth, butter and a hint of dry fruit. Medium-Full in strength.

The AVO 90th packaging resembles Avo Uvezian’s personal vinyl record player, concealing two rows of 9 cigars covered by detachable vinyl record lid. Once the cigars are removed, the box remains as an ashtray for collectors to use and display – a personal gift from Avo. Only 3,500 boxes made.

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Caldwell Eastern Standard Maduro Review

Eastern Standard Maduro Midnight Express
Made by: Caldwell
Country: Dominican Republic
Vitola: 6 by 49

Caldwell, every time I think of this brand I now think perfect construction. That’s probably not a good thing for the sake of reviews I conduct on their cigars because it means I am immediately holding their cigars to a higher standard. But I believe my expectations are justified given the experiences I have, had going over their blends. Lets see if this new release from the company can hold up to the name. The event that Anthony’s held in honor of the release was very well organized and enjoyable. Wonderful company that night and quite entertaining conversations. Let’s get this Caldwell Eastern Standard Maduro Review started.

Prelight

The cigar is made in a Pyramide vitola, visible seams. Small to medium sized veins, the cap is well constructed, I don’t forsee any unraveling issues with it. There is just a slight bit of tooth to the wrapper. The foot is giving off a very clean cedar note with a floral white pepper and a hint of apple sweetness. That gives me the impression that this is going to be a delicious cigar. Needless to say my expectations are high given the record of Caldwell cigars that I have reviewed. It is not often I get to say this, but the cut was clean and there was no loose tobacco. The pre-light draw confirms the foot’s notes. A slight bit of apple sweetness, the floral white pepper, and a woodsy cedar undertone. Let’s get this lit and see how it performs.

1/3

Took a bit to get lit, some great complexity off the bat. Cedar is on the front but is pretty quickly followed by a jasmine with light white pepper. And there is a slight sweet note on the finish with the lingering light white pepper. I can’t call it a apple it’s more of a light syrup at the moment. I expect the finish to develop with time. The cigar was packed quite firmly and the burn line is razor sharp. I continue to be amazed with the construction of Caldwell cigars every time. Medium smoke thickness, medium n smoke production, I do hope the thickness of the smoke increases. The resistance on the draw is a bit above average at the moment. I am noticing dry mouth coming on as I get down in the first third. The cedar is dropping on the front and the jasmine and light white pepper have control of the profile. The slight syrupy sweetness is still on the finish but a macadamia nut is coming up alongside that note.

2/3

The body has held at a medium until this point. I have noticed absolutely no strength at this point. This has been a wonderfully smooth and relaxing cigar. But very complex and attention grabbing. Smoke production is down a bit but smoke thickness is up which is an interesting change. The cedar is coming back up as the floral jasmine drops and the white pepper rises above it in the center of the profile. Macadamia nut remains on the finish, the sweetness has dropped. And the white pepper lingers in the mouth as the dry aspect comes on. At the end of the second third there is all sorts of change occurring. Cedar and light white pepper on the front now. The center is a perfect balance of cashew and macadamia nut. And the syrupy sweetness is back on the finish tasting like a slightly sweet pine tree. I haven’t ever eaten pine tree sap however I would imagine it would be like the finish right now. And the dry mouth comes back and the light white pepper lingers. Amazing profile, this is one special cigar.

3/3

Medium to full body now with low strength, that gap between strength and body is rare. Smoke production is still pretty low but the thickness is still up. Absolutely perfect burn throughout the cigar. The cedar is controlling the front and white pepper is coming up and drowning out the nutty notes in the center of the profile. The pine has dropped on the finish and it’s back to the light syrupy sweetness alongside light macadamia nut. The dry mouth is actually less intense then earlier in the cigar and the light white pepper still hangs around in the mouth. This cigar is an absolute winner.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Conclusion: 94

This is high on my list of favorite recent cigars. Delicious flavors, medium body almost pushing medium to full. Low strength allowing for absolute focus on the profile. Flawless construction, as far as the companies I have been reviewing Caldwell has the title of the most consistent and best flavors in my opinion. That does drop slightly with the cheaper lines they produce. But at that price point for the JV cigars they do magnificently for the cost. The review speaks for itself, buy these and you are going to love them. I could smoke this cigar over and over.

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Brickhouse Traveler Tubo Review

Traveler Tubo
Made by: Brickhouse
Country: Brazil, Nicaragua
Vitola: 6 by 50

I would classify this as a fairly consistent and enjoyable “yardgar,” but then again this is a vitola of the Brickhouse that I have yet to have. This main difference with this release is the Tubo. The only real way to see if there is a quality or complexity increase would be a review. So with that lets see what this has to offer with a Brickhouse Traveler Tubo Review.

Prelight

Well-constructed cap, small to medium sized veins. There are a couple of lumpy spots to the pack. And the foot is giving off cinnamon and oak. That’s a bit of an odd profile but let’s see if those notes hold. Barely visible seams and there is a bit of excess rollers glue. Clean cut with a bit of loose tobacco. The foot notes hold on the prelight draw as well. Some fiery cinnamon with an oak undertone. This will be an interesting cigar, it has my attention.

1/3

Easy to light with medium smoke thickness, but it does have good smoke production. Right at medium bodied and low strength. The front tastes like a blast of cinnamon candy, light sweetness but nice robust cinnamon. The center is held by an oaky note and leather rounds out the finish. That initial fiery blast lingers in the mouth and on the tongue. Interesting profile something I don’t see as very common. Great start, it’s preforming wonderfully.

2/3

As I reach the second third the cinnamon has deteriorated and revealed its makeup. Heavy red and white pepper, there is a very slight sweetness with it as well. Oak has come up and is overpowering the leather. That pepper has complete control of my mouth though, if you like pepper and heavier woodsy notes this is a real winner. Holding at a medium body, and the strength is up to a low medium. Smoke thickness is coming up slowly, the burn has been all right. No touch ups needed, it has been leveling out consistently. At the end of the second third that pepper is holding the power.

3/3

The underlying notes have developed a bit more. A cream has entered the profile coming from the increase in smoke thickness, the leather is back up over the oak on the finish. The main thing is that the red and white pepper is still on the front and strong. This would be a very enjoyable cigar for a pepper lover. Body has risen to a medium full and the strength has gotten to a medium as I finish up the cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Conclusion: 87

There isn’t a better way to put it other than saying this is a very good cigar for people that like a specific profile. Pepper lovers will really appreciate the white and red mix on the front, the first third is where that shined in my opinion. The underlying flavors of oak, leather, and the addition of cream in the end, make this more complex than just a pepper bomb. Good blending here, absolutely a must if this is a profile you enjoy. And worth trying if you are curious about peppery profiles.

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Montecristo No 2 Vintage Belicoso Review

No 2 Vintage Belicoso
Made by: Montecristo
Country: Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua
Vitola: 6 by 50

This is the General Cigars production of the originally cuban Montecristo brand. I feel the need to express that information. So as a separate entity, this brand operates by using alternative tobaccos then the original company uses. This is a limited run by the company advertised as a “Vintage Connecticut.” That may be a bit misleading though because the blend does contain a mix of Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Dominican tobaccos. I am expecting a medium bodied and well performing cigar. Let’s see what this has to offer with a Montecristo No 2 Vintage Belicoso Review.

Prelight

Most of the cigar is shrouded in bands, the cap looks like it was applied very firmly and tightly. That’s not always a good thing though, this may be an unraveling wrapper. There are a couple of blemishes in the wrapper however I don’t expect those to be an issue. The bands are deductive in terms of aesthetics in my opinion, small veins and barely visible seams. The foot is giving off a cedar and black pepper note. There is a light sweet hay in there as well but overall, I am not getting the feeling this is going to be complex. Lots of loose tobacco on the cut, which is concerning again for the quality of the cigar. The prelight draw confirms the foots flavors. Cedar and then a mixed pepper black forward. Sweet hay is in the background. Let’s get this lit up and see how it performs.

1/3

Took some work to get it sufficiently lit. Good smoke production and pretty thick smoke which is a pleasant surprise. Straight cedar, with a black pepper finish. Medium bodied, the finish does have a bit of harshness to it. One of the least complex starts I have had in a long while. Low strength, this would make a good cigar for lawn mowing at this point but that’s all. The finish is the cigars biggest struggle right now, just harsh, bitter, black pepper and not enjoyable. Delicate thin wrapper, little holes in it were present under the bigger band. Not a good start at all.

2/3

I wish I could say that this was improving. Creaminess is bringing to work into the profile with cedar on the front. There is a herbal white pepper under the harsher black pepper finish. Mild to medium body now and no strength. White ash, I have no doubt the tobacco used in this was good just the blending is not up to par. As I get to the end of the second third there is a bit of cashew present after the front, but still the main notes are cedar and pepper. That harsh finish is an issue, the cigar needs more balance. It is possible that could come with time. Good burn though, I do wish the wrapper was thicker though.

3/3

Beautiful ash, the body has come back to a medium and the flavors are holding just the same. Cedar and the the harsher mixed pepper finish, which is still mainly black pepper. The strength came back to a low. Not a very attention grabbing cigar. It began to get pretty warm at the nub and any hint of complexity died.

Smoke Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Conclusion: 67

On the positive side it was consistent and had good yardgar qualities. I wasn’t very impressed. Cedar and pepper where pretty much the notes. To each their own flavors, but in my opinion this is not ideal at all. Try it out and see what you think, but if you are going to do a box buy of these I highly recommend trying one and making sure it matches your tastes.

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Avo Nicaragua Syncro Toro Review

Nicaragua Syncro Toro
Made by: AVO
Country: Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Vitola: 6 by 54

Several weeks ago I reviewed the Avo Nicaragua in Robusto. This will be a comparison of the cigar across vitolas. I don’t expect many large differences. My main concern is that the Robusto was very balanced, in that I feel that a larger vitola might dilute the blend. Lets see what this has to offer with a Avo Nicaragua Syncro Toro Review.

Prelight

A bit of excess rollers glue near the cap. Great rectangular box press, visible seams, and small to medium veins. It’s got a very velvety and slightly toothy wrapper. I can tell the mouth feel is going to be delicious. Sweet cocoa powder on the foot with and leather and oak undertone. The cap wasn’t good enough, and fell off on the cut, that’s not normal for Avo’s that I have had in the past. Loose tobacco, but not a ton of it. Really easy prelight draw, the cap is not going to be an issue. Cocoa and leather are coming forward on the prelight draw. Let’s get this lit and see how it performs.

1/3

Easy to light and high smoke production off the start. Thick creamy smoke. Lots of cocoa almost verging a dark chocolate note on the front with macadamia nuts and leather in the center of the profile. The finish is a light white pepper with the macadamia nut lingering. Medium bodied and low to medium strength. At the end of the first third cocoa is up on the front with leather following it up. Macadamia nut has dropped as has the white pepper but they are there in the background.

2/3

Allright burn and the smoke production and thickness are holding. Body is coming up to a medium full and strength is approaching medium. The ash fell off at the third, macadamia nut is coming back up. The note is blending with the cocoa and the leather. Great mouth feel coming from that thick smoke. At the end of the second third the macadamia nut is balanced with the cocoa on the front. The finish is leather and white pepper. It’s been a good profile with allright construction and great smoke production.

3/3

Medium to full bodied and medium strength. The cocoa is back controlling the front and macadamia and leather are mixed in the center of the profile. The finish is up and it is white and red pepper. Nice rounding out to the end of this cigar. That little red pepper tongue bit is a nice touch. No touch ups needed throughout the cigar, and it kept up a high smoke out put the entire time with a great mouthfeel.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Conclusion: 86

I have to say that Avo did a good job keeping true to the flavors that were present in the robusto size. I did have to dock the score for the starting construction issues. But it was a great profile and solid flavors. Picking between the robusto and the toro is a hard call. There wasn’t a big time difference between the two either. This was an example of good consistency among vitola’s for Avo.

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