Meet the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto - a 5x50 stick that packs Nicaraguan fire in a smooth Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Priced at $232 for 20 cigars, this "bonfire-inspired" blend throws sparks with Esteli Ligero and Dominican Yamasa leaves. The Mexican San Andres binder keeps the flames controlled, delivering creamy smoke laced with black pepper and citrus zest. Perfect for those who like their campfire sessions with a side of sophistication.
The cold draw tastes like a cedar pencil case. Initial puffs serve black coffee with a salt rim, transitioning to milk chocolate after half-inch. Smoke output stays medium - enough to annoy non-smokers but won't choke out your patio crew.
Cinnamon rolls into town around the band point. The Nicaraguan Visos kick in with lemongrass sharpness that cuts through the Dominican creaminess. Ash holds strong for 1.5 inches - decent but not competition-level.
Last act brings raisin sweetness battling pepper spray. Wood notes turn from cedar to hickory, like someone tossed the cigar in a smoker. Retrohale shows citrus pith bitterness - time to quit before nicotine nausea hits.
The glossy Ecuadorian wrapper feels like oiled leather. Triple cap unravels cleanly with a straight cut. Draw has just enough resistance - no stopper tools needed. Burn line wanders slightly after the midpoint, but self-corrects without touch-ups.
