Smoking a Tatuaje Avion...
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It is my first cigar of the day and I didnt smoke at all yesterday so maybe thats the reason. I just ate a pretty large dinner beforehand though and its still making my head spin a bit. I still love the blend though, its not overly complex in my opinion. But the flavor profile is so good I dont want it to change anyways.
Just like Sin said, right now.
My Avion had about a month but I smoked multiple Faustos almost immediatly after B&M's got them in and they were 100% ready to go. Of course they will mellow out a bit with age but there is no flaws or green flavors when smoking them right away.
The fausto I had was great, but up until the half way point, wasn't sure about it. It was super powerful. But at half it changed and turned into a fantastic smoke including all it's strength.
Same blend, but are they a different wrapper? Not that ive seen an avion in person, but the wrapper looks lighter. Guess I'll have to track down an avion and compare. Lol
Same blend, but are they a different wrapper? Not that ive seen an avion in person, but the wrapper looks lighter. Guess I'll have to track down an avion and compare. Lol
I had to try this a couple times to really appreciate it. The first time I had one a couple weeks back was first thing in the morning after a light breakfast with some other shop members, and the initial spiciness took me aback. But it does mellow out and seem to braoden as you smoke it slowly. I've tried it a couple more times, and though I can't say it's a go-to stick for me, it's one I can enjoy whenever. Haven't tried the Faustos yet
njstone
BoM January 2010
Have you tried the corona size of the La Casita? If not, do so, it's the best imvho (much spicier/peppery-er). I'm planning to smoke my first Avion tonight, so we'll see what we see!
cmhicksusmc
Corporal/USMC
I love the Avion. Wish I could find a box...but enjoy that beauty.
I've smoked several Fausto's including some pre-release direct from Pete as well as the Avion. To me, the Avion came across as a noticeably stronger smoke. Most of my regulars agree too...interesting..:scratchhe
njstone
BoM January 2010
I wonder if it came across that way because it's a longer smoke (in terms of time), so it has longer to act on your system, etc. I often feel that way after big cigars, even if they're not crazy-strong, and have figured it's because by the time I'm putting that thing out, it's been 3 or 4 hours since I've eaten.
I had the same backwards reaction too. I smoked an Avion and then a Fausto (ironically while sitting next to Pete) and found the Fausto to be a tad toned down, and a hint sweet almost. Strong, full bodied, but like when a hot sauce absolutely makes you cry like a girl, but then has a hint of sugar and molasses in the mix. The Avion to me tasted much more rustic, leathery and earthy. Similar, but maybe it was the lack of the added layer of complexity the Fausto has to me that made the power and spice of the pepper in the Avion stand out so much. (I possibly could be rambling and talking out of my arse too, I have been drinking a little tonight.)