AVO XO Intermezzo ND Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Sunday 30 November, 2025 by Matt

Having really enjoyed the Avo Classic cigar, I had high hopes for this stick from the Avo XO range, which had been resting for 5 weeks in my humidor (at 68% humidity). I am sad to say I was disappointed. Firstly the good: the construction was superb, the draw was consistent and even, it required no touch-ups or delights and produced a good quantity of smoke. The cap looked a little roughly applied (but never loosened of lifted), so I opted for a punch cut which worked well. Now the bad: the taste! Upon lighting I found a persistent bitter aftertaste - I got some of the nuts and wood profiles, but all tainted by what one YouTuber described as "acrid bitter cedar" - and I agree. I persevered with it and the bitterness subsided for a while in the 2nd third before returning in the last third. I have another XO in the humidor, and will let it rest for now, I hope to leave a more positive review for it in the future.

Date Added: Thursday 06 November, 2025 by Barry

Good looking cigar, lovely soft, smooth wrapper, really nice band design. Excellent construction, nice even pack, slightly tight draw with a double V/crown cut but great smoke output, good burn, fairly straight but flakey ash; however, it does hold on for a good 3/4 inch or so. Very smooth, slightly creamy body some sweet dried fruit upfront followed by bittersweet coffee and chocolate alongside creamy roasted nut and gentle cedar, no strength which is nice. Would definitely recommend.

Date Added: Sunday 22 September, 2024 by gerald

i'm quite new to cigars, i'm in a phase where i smoke a cigar and i like to brush my teeth and wash my hands straight after smoking ,this cigar made me think differently,this was a thoroughly enjoyable smoke,received it through my subscription,letting c gars pick your cigars for you is a great idea,i will be looking to have this cigar in my humidor.