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Pete Johnson (of Tatuaje) brings us the Avion. This perfecto is box-pressed with a tapered foot, much like the Fuente Hemingway cigars. There's plenty of information out there about the Avion line, which I believe was introduced this year at the 2011 IPCPR as an extension of the Fausto line. The Avion is a partnership with Jaime Garcia at the My Father factory in Nicaragua.
It is smooth, oily, and gives off a nice, rich scent of wood and caramel.
I gave it a clip, and torched it up with my Xikar. The draw is loose with some slight resistance.
1/3: Spicy kick at the start, certainly a reminder that this is a "Garcia" stick. My taste buds tell me that there is some cinnamon and a faint spice taste to start things off. As I get further into the Avion Perfecto, the strength becomes more evident. I wouldn't recommend this stick for newbies or lightweights. The light gray ash held firm, but crooked at 1.5", so I gently knocked it off.
2/3: Faint black pepper appears in the 2nd third. The cigar still lets you know it is there, however its power has subsided somewhat. Smooth, peppery smoke.
3/3: More pepper here. Some strength returns.
I picked up this vitola because they didn't have my normal preference of robusto or toro sizes. Occasionally, it's nice to try something out of one's comfort zone. Different vitolas provide a different experience, even with the same blends. I'd like to get my hands on one of the aforementioned sizes for another go.
Size: 6-3/4 x 48/52
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero)
It is smooth, oily, and gives off a nice, rich scent of wood and caramel.
I gave it a clip, and torched it up with my Xikar. The draw is loose with some slight resistance.
1/3: Spicy kick at the start, certainly a reminder that this is a "Garcia" stick. My taste buds tell me that there is some cinnamon and a faint spice taste to start things off. As I get further into the Avion Perfecto, the strength becomes more evident. I wouldn't recommend this stick for newbies or lightweights. The light gray ash held firm, but crooked at 1.5", so I gently knocked it off.
2/3: Faint black pepper appears in the 2nd third. The cigar still lets you know it is there, however its power has subsided somewhat. Smooth, peppery smoke.
3/3: More pepper here. Some strength returns.
I picked up this vitola because they didn't have my normal preference of robusto or toro sizes. Occasionally, it's nice to try something out of one's comfort zone. Different vitolas provide a different experience, even with the same blends. I'd like to get my hands on one of the aforementioned sizes for another go.
Size: 6-3/4 x 48/52
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa/Esteli Ligero)
