AVO Tesoro Limited Edition '08

borndead1 · 12-12-2016, 09:38 PM

I believe this is the first AVO cigar I've ever smoked. I've heard some people sing the praises of AVO and others say they're overrated. I decided to see for myself.

A nice looking cigar. Nice firm cap, easy cut, good draw.

First few draws...strong woodsy flavor, lots of smoke volume. A bit of a tangy flavor on the finish.

About 1" in...the woodsy flavor remains, but the flavor has dropped a notch.

About 2" in...much the same. A bit of a crooked burn. Pretty bland so far.

About halfway...this cigar tastes like warm air. It has lost almost all flavor. The aroma is nice, but that's it. Just a hint of a woodsy flavor on the finish. I pitched this airball just past the halfway point.

Final thoughts...wow. I won't be going out of my way to buy any more AVOs soon.

The Poet · 12-12-2016, 09:45 PM

I'm sure I've had one or two AVOs before, but I really don't remember them . . . so I guess Mark's review is dead-on.

Porch Dweller · 12-13-2016, 07:03 AM

The AVO Domaine and Heritage are quite tasty and worth a try, IMNSHO. I've always been a bit disappointed in all the others I've tried, though.

Greentud · 01-02-2017, 10:38 AM

AVO Nic Syncro is great. Also been enjoying the LE 2005 and LE 2015 of late. I thoroughly enjoy AVO smokes. The prices for them are a different story. Way too pricey.

12-12-2016, 09:38 PM	#1
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	AVO Tesoro Limited Edition '08 I believe this is the first AVO cigar I've ever smoked. I've heard some people sing the praises of AVO and others say they're overrated. I decided to see for myself. A nice looking cigar. Nice firm cap, easy cut, good draw. First few draws...strong woodsy flavor, lots of smoke volume. A bit of a tangy flavor on the finish. About 1" in...the woodsy flavor remains, but the flavor has dropped a notch. About 2" in...much the same. A bit of a crooked burn. Pretty bland so far. About halfway...this cigar tastes like warm air. It has lost almost all flavor. The aroma is nice, but that's it. Just a hint of a woodsy flavor on the finish. I pitched this airball just past the halfway point. Final thoughts...wow. I won't be going out of my way to buy any more AVOs soon. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

12-12-2016, 09:45 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: AVO Tesoro Limited Edition '08 I'm sure I've had one or two AVOs before, but I really don't remember them . . . so I guess Mark's review is dead-on. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-13-2016, 07:03 AM	#3
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: AVO Tesoro Limited Edition '08 The AVO Domaine and Heritage are quite tasty and worth a try, IMNSHO. I've always been a bit disappointed in all the others I've tried, though. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

01-02-2017, 10:38 AM	#4
Greentud Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2016 First Name: Michael Location: MA Posts: 53 Trading: (0)	Re: AVO Tesoro Limited Edition '08 AVO Nic Syncro is great. Also been enjoying the LE 2005 and LE 2015 of late. I thoroughly enjoy AVO smokes. The prices for them are a different story. Way too pricey.