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Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 vs AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro

How do Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Torostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Dominican
San Andres Mexican
Filler
Dominican
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Vitola
Corona Gorda
Toro
Size
5.625 in × 46
6 in × 54
Rating
90/100 · 2019
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Flavor
Dark chocolateEspressoCedarSweet spiceCognac
Dark chocolatePepperEarthEspressoToasted oak

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 carries the published pedigree (90 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 →

Choose AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro →

Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 vs AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro — FAQ

Is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 or the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 brings dark chocolate and espresso, the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro dark chocolate and pepper.
What's the difference between the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro?
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 or the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro?
Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46: Cigar Aficionado 90/100. AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro: no published critic score yet.