When you first pick up the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Short Robusto, its box-pressed shape immediately tells you this isn't your average smoke. At 4" x 52, this firecracker packs Nicaraguan punch with Dominican refinement. Priced at $178/box of 20, it's a modern hybrid that lets beginners taste complexity without commitment while giving veterans compact satisfaction.
First Third: The Ecuador Connecticut wrapper delivers hay sweetness before Nicaraguan fillers kick in with black pepper and citrus zest. Smoke production feels restrained but dense.
Middle Third: Dominican tobacco smoothes rough edges as flavors shift to roasted cashews and caramel latte. Watch for occasional mineral tang from Peruvian leaf.
Final Third: Spice ramps up with cinnamon heat, developing leather notes. The compact size stops bitterness before it starts - you'll finish in 45 minutes wishing it lasted longer.
The Dominican rollers at Davidoff's factory clearly earned their paychecks here. Box-press holds firm without splitting, combustion stays even despite multi-origin filler blend. Draw resistance hits that Goldilocks zone - not too loose for a 52 ring gauge.
Morning coffee pairings work better than after-dinner sessions. The medium-full strength won't overwhelm, but complex transitions demand attention - save for when you've got 45 uninterrupted minutes. Store at 65% RH minimum to prevent wrapper cracking.
