Sadly, it’s been a while since I posted a review. Right around the time of my last posting, school got the better of me: finals tend to choke off all non-essential activities, and unfortunately, for me that includes this blog. However, with any luck I’ll be able to keep with it pretty steadily over the next few months. In that spirit, the second in a series: Smoking Like a College Student – the AVO Classic Puritos.
I’ve made no secret of the fact that oftentimes I prefer a small smoke. They’re fast and convenient and often quite a bit cheaper than bigger stogies. This one definitely fits that description. These AVO Puritos are hand rolled (unlike many other small-format sticks) from the same blend as the rest of the Classic line. They come in a tin of 10 demi-tasse sized smokes, each wrapped in cellophane (and at about $18, they don’t break the bank).
After clipping the head, the draw on these cigars is easy but not too much so. Unlit, they have a slightly peppery taste which is not papery or bland like that of some other small stogies. When first lit, they give off a light, creamy cedar flavor. As they go on, however, the Puritos develop some pleasing notes of spice and leather, another unexpected aspect for a little stick. Overall, this is a nice small smoke: even-burning, nice mascara, good mild to medium flavor. For me, these fall into the “sitting outside on a sunny day with the paper and a cup of coffee” category – one which I find very pleasing and above all else, relaxing.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
