Hello Steemians, this fine Saturday afternoon I am reviewing The Avo Synchro. I was able to score 10 of these beauties at half price on the secondary market, Facebook cigar groups are a good way to find smokin' deals and hard to find cigars, but I hope after communities, Cigar groups migrate to Steemit.
The Avo Synchro Nicaragua, now owned and rolled at the Davidoff factory, is not only the first Avo to be box pressed, but also the first Avo to contain Nicaraguan tobacco.
Prelight
Wrapper: Connecticut Ecuador
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Dominican Republic
Vitola: 6 x 54 (Toro)
Price: $9.75 (my price: $5)
The Synchro has a very square box press, the firmness has quite a bit of give but is not squishy, and while the wrapper leaf shows some seams, it is as soft as velvet.
Pre-light scents of chocolate covered raisin emanate from the foot. I also smell a slight apricot and prune on the wrapper itself.
Flavor and Smoke
Huge billows of smoke are produced by the smoldering Avo. These plumes are creamy and smooth, a retro-hale can be done comfortably with the complete puff. If you want some info and tips about retro-hailing, check out my blog about it!
This mellow cigar has a flavor profile with so much going on. First, I sense a cocoa flavor that seems to be infused with a mild white pepper, then a little peppermint zest that is splendidly mellow. After that, I pick up notes of wheat and nuts, finished by a slight nuance of cedar. These all work delightful together to create a lovely balanced and complex flavor profile.
Starting the 2nd third or so, the Avo Synchro Nica develops a buttery coffee with cashew note while the cocoa fades. The peppermint is still around. Normally for me, minty zest notes are unappealing, but this peppermint is delicate and smooth, therefore it adds a nice touch.
I am puffing around the midway point, and am amazed how cloudy the Avo is, especially for a mild-medium strength cigar. The smoke continues to be cool and smooth. The cedar/woodsy notes make a move to a more prominent spot in the flavor profile, while the peppermint chases close behind. The cocoa and nuts now mingle around in the middle. A delicious coconut note now appears on the finish.
Just a quick hello:
Hitting the final third and I must say, this cigar is quite impressive, complexity is king with the Avo Synchro. The rate of burn is pretty swift, this is no surprise considering the light pack that I noticed before cutting and toasting.
Nearing the end, a dark espresso note arrives at the forefront of the flavor profile, accompanying is the cedar finished with peppermint that has been there all along. The rest of the previous notes are now melded together and darkened, probably making up the majority of the espresso note. I did have an issue removing the band, it seems it has been pasted with a surplus of glue, and some must have gotten on the wrapper.
Final Thoughts
The Avo Synchro Nicuragua is a complex, smooth, flavorful, and well constructed cigar. I found the flavor profile to be one of the best I have enjoyed in quite sometime. The actual nicotine strength of the cigar is mild, while the flavors and body are medium to full. I would recommend retro-haling this cigar as much as possible to enjoy the beauty of it's wide range, and balanced flavors.
The construction was on point which provided a razor sharp burn, the ash held on long and strong, requiring no touch ups or relights. However, if one was to puff this cigar at too high of a rate it may get hot, bitter, and squishy. Enjoy this delicate flavor profile anytime you are in the mood for a luxurious smoke at a decent price.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Avo Synchro Nicaragua!
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Smoke time: A swift one hour
Cigar paired with: Gevalia Coffee with milk and chocolate syrup
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Recommend/buy again? Yes, there must be a reason that everywhere I have looked, at least some sizes are back-ordered.