Avo No. 5

Granted, I smoked this right off the shelf... Th construction was pretty good; the draw was a little tight and the burn got uneven during the last third. It didn't need to be touched up, so that was a plus. The flavor was just not good though. It tasted like smoking vegetables and iron. A taste like raw spinach/celery with a hugely metallic undertone made this cigar entirely unenjoyable. I had this same taste with Avo 80th and I had that one in the humidor for a few months and still had the same issues, so I can't say that if it was too young a cigar that that would be the main culprit.

I have always enjoyed AVO's but don't smoke 'em much cause of the price. However, this one reminded me of why I like 'em when I do burn one down! Bought some on-line and this one is just plain good. I have no complaints.

Good construction and draw. Two and a half inch ash at the start. Consistent, great taste all the way to the nub. Costs a lot in the shop, still a bit expensive on-line (more than Padron Churchills?).

This was a great cigar. Extremely well made, the wrapper was flawless. Had the Tubo #5., got at auction for 5 bucks, a steal for a cigar that goes for $13.90 at my local shop. It was pretty medium bodied all the way through, except for the last quarter when it unleashed some stronger notes.

Nothing to rave about, nothing to complain about, except the price. A nice tasting, smooth, mild to medium Connecticut wrapped Dominican. Not very complex. There are better smokes at half the price.

The stick itself, is a work of art. Well formed with an ash that would the envy of rest of cigars in its price range. However, very harsh to the taste. Left a bad taste of charcoal on my palate.

another overrated cigar in my opinion

A well made cigar that burns well and has a nice looking wrapper.