Guest Quick Smoke: Avo Signature Robusto

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar. The following is a Guest Quick Smoke, submitted by a StogieGuys.com reader. If you’d like to submit your own for publication, please contact us.

This is a well-constructed Robusto with a blemish-free “café au lait”-colored wrapper. Easy draw and light with a consistent burn. Ash is flaky but holds for about an inch. While the first inch of this mild- to medium-bodied stick had a hay flavor, the taste evolved to stronger notes of wood and cream. The second half had a few harsh puffs that quickly faded into a smooth, creamy smoke which was abundant with a pleasant aroma. One drawback is price; I paid $11.50 for a single at my local cigar shop, and I’m not quite sure I’d want to pay that amount again for this stick. I paired this with a hot milk chai and I recommend that combo. This stick will be best enjoyed by lovers of mild smokes who want something a bit stronger but still creamy.

Verdict = Buy.

-Submitted by Marc from Pasadena, CA