[cigar no baka]

Ok, I had tried most of the Avo line by now - XO, Classic, Maduro, Signature. My favorite so far was the Maduro, but I also liked the other three to one degree or another. But I just had my first Domaine the other night and it really impressed me.

It started off so ephemeral that it was almost like smoking a cloud - not a good thing, as very little taste and no bite to the smoke at all. But about one inch into it, it started to get slightly sweet, just a tad, just enough so that I enjoyed it - I don't like infused/flavored sticks, but a hint of sweetness is still enjoyable. Also, it was surprising - as the taste built into the second half, it started to get peppery, then spicy.

Another noteworthy aspect was that after the first inch, it started to have a robust flavor, but not intense, and not even a hint of bitterness or harshness.

One more thing I love about this cigar is that it produces a generous amount of smoke. Anyone remember the old Hefty trash bag commercial - "Wimpy, wimpy wimpy!!!! Well, this cigar was Hefty, Hefty Hefty!!!

Burn was perfect - a almost perfect ring the entire time. Ash was solid enough to build up at least an inch or more each time I had to tap.

At only a little over $8, I highly recommend this cigar, it is a great value.
The funny thing is this was a Zino/Avo event I was at, and the rep said that Domaine is their lowest volume selller, only about 5% of Avo's sales. Too bad becuase it has become not only my favorite Avo, but one of my favorite cigars!!!