The AVO Heritage Short Torpedo punches above its weight class as a 4.5" x 52 figurado priced at $176/box of 20. This torpedo-shaped Dominican sticks out with its Ecuadorian Sun-Grown wrapper that glistens with visible oil when properly humidified. I'd call this the "barista's cigar" - shorter than your morning brew break but packed with enough flavor to jolt your senses.
The cold draw delivers sweet cedar and faint chocolate milk notes. Upon lighting, roasted coffee beans dominate with a black pepper kick that tingles the tongue. Smoke output stays moderate - enough for cloud chasing but won't set off smoke detectors.
At the halfway point, the Dominican filler shows its teeth with leather and earthy notes. The sweetness transitions from milk chocolate to burnt caramel, complemented by baking spices reminiscent of a cinnamon roll. Burn line holds razor-straight without corrections.
The last inch brings unexpected licorice notes amidst increasing nicotine strength. Retrohale reveals white pepper and a mineral quality similar to slate. Despite the short format, tar buildup becomes noticeable in the final 15 minutes, suggesting an ideal 45-minute smoke window.
