After doing a couple reviews and getting some compliments from some of the vets around here, I figured I'd start my own review thread...aka Fish Nuggets. I am not compelled to review cigars often, but when I am it is due to an excellent smoke that surprised me in a way that most do not. Currently I am smoking 2-3 a day...thanks to my employment status woohoo! So....after seeing Justin post an Avo in the morning thread, I decided to fire up an Avo 787 this morning. Avo is one of my favorite brands and hands down a company that is pure class when it comes to cigar construction. So....without further adieu...
Avo 787 in robusto size, total smoking time 1.5 hours. It should be noted that the cigar had construction issues as the wrapper was bent back a bit and had come up....which was a letdown....more to follow.
First third I was met with the Avo musk, which to me is their signature, and reminds me of hearing SRV play. When you hear Stevie fire up the strat....you know it's him. The musk subsided quickly and I was met with mild cream, nuts, and what I would describe as powdered cocoa.
Second third I caught a dry spice running with the nuts that was very dry with a hint of leather that I find in most Avo smokes. Earth was starting to creep in towards the end with a wood flavor I would attribute to oak that reminded me of my time gigging in Santa Maria and consuming large amounts of oak smoked tri tip and hog. Cocoa and cream still alive and well and I am loving this....
Final third saw the spice pick up a bit, the oak was very present, cocoa still there and what I would describe as pure butter on the lips. It was as if I had paired this smoke with a box of popcorn from the movie theater with that oily butter they goop on for your enjoyment. The musk returned, but as opposed to the rest of the Avo line the musk, leather, and earth that normally picks up steam here was very mild and the butter and spice were dominant.
The cigar was constructed so well...that even the wrapper issue burned right through with no issues whatsoever. I highly recommend a cigar like this on a fresh palate to experience the complexity. This is what I look for in a medium body cigar full of flavor and complexity. Smoke this cigar slowly and enjoy every minute. Avo is worth every penny....and I might just fire up the maduro I've had resting tonight. Big thanks to Airborneollie for gifting me this cigar as it was on my to try list. Now it is on my....buy more list lol. Here are some pics....
