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AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III

How do AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro and E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-IIIstack 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 Toro and E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III 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
Mexican San Andres Maduro
Binder
San Andres Mexican
Ecuador Sumatra
Filler
Dominican, Nicaraguan
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Vitola
Toro
Toro
Size
6 in × 54
6.875 in × 54
Rating
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95/100 · 2014
Flavor
Dark chocolatePepperEarthEspressoToasted oak
CocoaEspressoBlack pepperLeatherDark chocolate

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III carries the published pedigree (95 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 Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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Choose E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III →

AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III — FAQ

Is the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro brings dark chocolate and pepper, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III cocoa and espresso.
What's the difference between the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro and the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
The AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano wrapper; the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.