AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel
How do AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequelstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel 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
- Ecuador Habano
- Connecticut Havana seed
- Binder
- San Andres Mexican
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Nicaragua
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Robusto
- Size
- 5 in × 50
- 5 in × 50
- Rating
- —
- 98/100 · 2020
- Flavor
- PepperDark chocolateEarthEspressoDried herbs
- Black pepperDark cocoaEspressoSpicy oakBlack cherry
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel carries the published pedigree (98 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto if
spice notes appeal to you.
See AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto →AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel — FAQ
- Is the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto brings pepper and dark chocolate, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel black pepper and dark cocoa.
- What's the difference between the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto and the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel?
- The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano wrapper; the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Havana seed wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel?
- AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Robusto: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel: Cigar Aficionado 98/100.