AVO

Syncro Nicaragua Fogata

Hey, Fogata-bout it! If I'm spending top dollar on a cigar, I need to know it's amazing. I'll roll the dice on a bundled blend, but when we're talking ultra-premiums, I'm way too thrifty to gamble with my cigars. That's why I love new releases from Avo Uvezian and Henke Kelner. The men behind numerous Top 25 and 90+ rated cigars are back with another fantastic release, and based on the samples I went through, this may be one of my favorites ever. AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata cigars are a follow-up project to last year's 93-rated AVO Syncro Nicaragua. That box-pressed blend was the first AVO release to feature Nicaraguan leaf, and this one has even more. At the risk of being hokey: if it ain't broke, don't fix it! That typical Davidoff floral, grassy aroma was strong on the Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper. After a quick clip and light, you'll find wood, leather, cinnamon, and a slightly sweet finish. In all, Syncro Nicaragua Fogata is a fantastic release that reminds me why I love AVO: Loads of flavor, high quality control, and a refreshing consistency from box to box. ​Note: The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata LE 30 Years Toro vitola features the same great blend but comes in limited edition packaging, celebrating 30 years of excellence from AVO cigars.

Updated review. Balanced blend of citrus and cedar. Clean draw and burn. Medium level flavors in general. Flavor rating increased dramatically after 6 months of rest.

Incredible blend of citrus and cedar. Clean draw and burn. Medium level flavors in general.

Very mild, non-existent flavor, not much beyond general tobacco. Super airy draw but good burn.

Excellent cigar. From the first draw it's a burst of flavor. Somewhat strong cinnamon spice which mellowed out, with very slight coffee, chocolate, and citrus tastes as it went down.

Mild to medium. Tasted like toasted marshmallow. Paired with coffee with sugar and cream. Great smoke.