Avo Ritmo Available Now

The Avo Syncro Ritmo promises aficionados a smoking experience like no other. With a description of an unmatched intensity and complex flavors due to the 7 different countries of origin in which this cigar boast we could not be more excited to be one of the first to review this new release. The Ritmo is available in four different sizes; Robusto (5 x 50), Toro (6 x 54), Torpedo Largo (7 x 54) and finally the Special Toro (6 x  60)  ensuring the perfect fit for any connoisseur.

Featuring an Ecuadorian wrapper the cigar appears roasted brown in color and could not be any more perfect in construction. The Mexican binder along with fillers from Nicaragua, Peru, Brazil Honduras and the Dominican Republic collaborate in such a way that truly must be experienced by any and all cigar aficionados. Aromas of roasted nuts and spice immediately caught my attention even before the first puff.

As to be expected with Avo cigars, they have once again gone above and beyond with their newest addition and delivered full heartedly on their promises. The Ritmo delivers notes of roasted nuts with a peppery finish that are maintained throughout the entire smoke. The draw airy and easy draw produces a pleasant amount of smoke perfect for maximizing flavors and enjoyment. Entering the second third, the Ritmo maintains the full flavor intensity while delivering a pleasurable peppery taste that awakens the palate.  As the Avo finishes sweeter tones are delivered with notes of coffee and chocolate and are complemented by a creamy texture making this a difficult cigar to put down.

Ritmo, Spanish for rhythm is the perfect way to sum up my experience with Avo’s newest selection. The cigar manages to remain intense in flavor while maintaining balance throughout and gives aficionados a truly unique and satisfying experience. The masterful blending of these 7 different and unique tobaccos is truly something any cigar lover should actively seek out as we are once again taken away by yet another exceptional cigar by Avo.  ~ David St. Amant

Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Hits Shelves

Davidoff adds to the success of the Winston Churchill line with the addition of the The Late Hour. All the cigars in the Winston Churchill line by Davidoff are named after one of the most influential, and iconic cigar smokers in history; Sir Winston Churchill. “The Late Hour” in this case is no different. The term Late Hour is in reference to the twilight hours of the night. While most of the world was sound asleep Winston Churchill was thinking of ways to inspire a nation with his words. During the night he often found his spark with a cigar as his inspiration.

Blend

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Marron Oscuro
Binder: Mexican San Andres Negro
Filler: Dominican (Olor Viso, Piloto Seco and San Vicente Mejorado Viso), Nicaraguan (Condega Viso aged in Scotch Whisky Barrels, Estelí Viso)
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

Vitolas Available

Robusto: 5 x 52
Toro: 6 x 54
Churchill: 7 x 48

What makes The Late Hour so unique is its Condega Viso tobacco aged in single malt Scotch Whisky Barrels. This adds a very unique sweetness and depth of flavor to the cigar, very similar in fact to the underlying sweetness that can be found in Scotch Whisky. The tobacco is aged generously for a time period of six months inside speyside oak whisky casks to assure the tobacco has ample time to absorb the essence of the previously casked whisky.

Smoking Experience

Size Smoked: Churchill

The Late Hour began with ample notes of oak, black pepper, and dark roast coffee. Also present was unique, and underlying sweetness; that I can assume is a result of the Scotch Whisky cask aging. The sweetness played off of the pepper, and coffee nicely; creating a very balanced profile.The draw was on the snug side, but this did not hinder the smoke output in the slightest. The smoke was thick, abundant, and had a great mouthfeel. At this point the cigar is smoking at a solid medium in terms of strength, and body. As the cigar progressed past the halfway point leather began to become a more predominant tasting note. I Also noticed the sweetness dialing back a bit, and the pepper increasing slightly. By the final third the cigars strength and body had also increased slightly to the medium-full range.

Overall The Davidoff Winston Churchill “The Late Hour” was a fantastic medium to full bodied. Featuring ample amounts of both complexity and balance, while also featuring an extremely unique sweetness as a result of the Scotch Whisky aged tobacco. This is definitely a cigar I look forward to smoking regularly going in the future.   ~Brandon Ribbing