The AVO XO Legato stands out as a 6x54 Toro format cigar crafted by Davidoff's Dominican Republic factory. This box-pressed parejo features six-year-aged tobacco wrapped in an oily Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf. At $13.50 per stick, it delivers complexity that bridges AVO's milder Classics and bolder Domaine lines - think cedar and cashews up front evolving into leather and baking spices.
The straight burn line holds 1.5" ash consistently. Minimal relights required despite the 90-minute smoke time. Draw remains open without becoming airy - a common issue in 54+ ring gauges.
Cold draw brings sweet hay. Initial puffs reveal salted almonds and cedar with white pepper retrohale. Mild nicotine tingle on the tongue.
Earthiness emerges through baking spices and caramelized sugar notes. Smoke density increases without harshness - perfect time to pair with black coffee.
Leather and cocoa powder dominate as the cigar warms up. Last inch develops toasted cumin and mineral notes. Smart to stop before the 1.5" mark to avoid tar buildup.
The triple-cap head cuts cleanly with straight guillotine. Dominican filler leaves show excellent combustion alignment. Wrapper veins remain tight without canoeing. Box date tracking shows optimal performance after 6-8 months humidor rest.
