Name: Avo Heritage Special Toro
Country: Dominican Republic
Shape: Parejo
Size: Gordo (6 inches x 60)
Strength: Medium to Full
The Avo Heritage line has made a good impression on me. The robusto vitola is what I usually go for. This time, however, I chose the 6×60 stick because I knew I’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors.
To be sure, the Avo Heritage Special Toro wasn’t the only cigar I smoked that day, but it was the cigar that I enjoyed most.
Name: Rocky Patel Aged Limited Rare Second Edition Toro
Country: Nicaragua
Shape: Box-Pressed
Size: (6 1/2 inches x 52)
Strength: Medium
Finally got the chance to smoke this Rocky Patel, which is listed as Cigar Aficionado’s number 5 cigar of 2019. I’m not 100% sure, but I believe this is also the first Rocky Patel cigar that I try.
The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Second Edition Toro is a well-made, box-pressed, premium cigar that you can proudly smoke publicly with a smile on your face that says, “Oh, yes, this is a great cigar.” (I love how it looks.)
It’s medium-bodied and flavorsome. It has a firm draw and burns wonderfully. So everyone can enjoy it.
I paired it with imperial stout, and I was very happy about it.
Name: Davidoff Escurio Corona Gorda
Country: Dominican Republic
Shape: Parejo
Size: (6 inches x 46)
Strength: Medium to Full
This cigar tastes like petrichor
and the cool afternoon shade of a tall tree by the river
mixed with the sweat of a hard-working man
accompanied by the aroma of hand-picked coffee beans
and cedar
and hints of pink peppercorn.
It tastes like the last storm of March
and the mud of early April.
Bored Absurdist 