AVO Syncro Nicaragua Cigars
AVO Syncro Nicaragua cigars from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona: the 6 x 54 Toro and the 6 x 60 Special Toro, both box-pressed, and the round 6 x 60 Fogata Special Toro. Released in August 2015, Syncro Nicaragua was AVO's first regular-production line to be box-pressed and to use Nicaraguan tobacco, grown on the volcanic island of Ometepe. It is rolled at OK Cigars in the Dominican Republic, and Cigar Aficionado ranked the Toro No. 16 on its Top 25 for 2015, at 93 points. Choose a single, a 5-pack or a box of 20 on each product page.
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About AVO Syncro Nicaragua Cigars
Syncro Nicaragua and Syncro Nicaragua Fogata, side by side
| Syncro Nicaragua | Syncro Nicaragua Fogata | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut | Ecuadorian Habano |
| Binder | Dominican | Mexican San Andrés |
| Filler | Nicaraguan (Ometepe), Peruvian and Dominican | Dominican Yamasá viso and piloto with San Vicente ligero; Nicaraguan ligero from Estelí and visos from Condega |
| Shape | Box-pressed | Round |
| Introduced | August 2015, after its debut at the 2015 IPCPR trade show (halfwheel) | June 2016 |
| Strength and notes | Davidoff rates the Special Toro 4.5 of 5 for intensity, with sweet spice and cream | Intense yet smooth, with cedar, coffee and citrus |
| Made in | OK Cigars (Oettinger Kelner), Dominican Republic | The Dominican Republic |
Davidoff, AVO's parent company, refreshed the whole AVO portfolio at the start of 2015, and Syncro Nicaragua was the first new line. The Syncro name refers to synchronizing tobaccos from several regions in a single blend. Fogata, Spanish for "bonfire," followed as an extension: halfwheel calls its sizes nearly identical to the original apart from being round, and Davidoff described the idea as matching the more intense Nicaraguan leaf with softer, creamier Dominican tobacco. Avo Uvezian said the name came from bonfires, a favorite setting of his for time with close friends. For the line's tenth anniversary in 2025, Davidoff released a box-pressed 6⅝ x 50 AVO Syncro 10th Anniversary Limited Edition, which we don't stock.
AVO Syncro Nicaragua sizes and prices
Prices as listed in October 2026; each product page shows the current price and live stock.
| Cigar | Size | Single | 5-pack | Box | Per cigar in the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syncro Nicaragua Toro | 6 x 54, box-pressed | $14.99 | $67.95 | 20, $251.80 | $12.59 |
| Syncro Nicaragua Special Toro | 6 x 60, box-pressed | $14.99 | $67.95 | 20, $251.80 | $12.59 |
| Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Special Toro | 6 x 60, round | $13.99 | $63.95 | 20, $235.80 | $11.79 |
Every box above is priced over $125, so it ships free.
Ratings and tasting notes
Toro, 6 x 54: 93 points and No. 16 on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 for 2015, rated medium.
Special Toro, 6 x 60: the largest cigar in the Syncro Nicaragua line, per Davidoff. Cigar Insider scored it 89 in October 2015, with earth, sweet peanut and smoky woods; Cigar Aficionado scored it 88 in June 2022 and rated it medium to full; Cigar Coop scored it 91. halfwheel's September 2015 review found baker's spices, creamy cedar, leather and dark cocoa at the start, a raisin sweetness that peaked in the middle third, then almonds and buttery bread.
Fogata Special Toro, 6 x 60: halfwheel reviewed the 4½ x 52 Short Torpedo, a Fogata size we don't list, in September 2016 and found creamy oak and cinnamon throughout, with hay, almonds, roasted coffee and leather and a maple sweetness.
Choosing one
- The Top 25 size: the Toro, 6 x 54 and box-pressed.
- The widest box-press: the Special Toro, 6 x 60, the same blend in the line's largest format.
- Round, under a Habano wrapper: the Fogata Special Toro, 6 x 60, which our AVO guide counts as the fullest of AVO's four Syncro blends.
More squared cigars from every brand are on box-pressed cigars, and more Top 25 cigars on Top 25 cigars.
What to pour with AVO Syncro Nicaragua
Our house suggestions from the bar, as in our AVO guide: Syncro Nicaragua holds its own against a higher-proof bourbon or a rye, and Fogata is good company for an aged rum or an old fashioned. Our cigar and whiskey pairing guide walks through the method. In the lounge, ask the bar for a pour from the spirits menu.
Keeping them fresh
Store them at a steady 65 to 70 percent relative humidity, in a humidor or a sealed bag with a two-way humidity pack. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack, and our cigar storage guide covers the rest.
Common questions
What is AVO Syncro Nicaragua? An AVO line from August 2015 and AVO's first regular-production line to be box-pressed and to use Nicaraguan tobacco: an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican binder and filler from Ometepe in Nicaragua, Peru and the Dominican Republic.
Is AVO Syncro Nicaragua box-pressed? Yes, the Toro and the Special Toro. The Syncro Nicaragua Fogata is a round cigar.
How strong is AVO Syncro Nicaragua? Cigar Aficionado rated the Toro medium in 2015 and the Special Toro medium to full in 2022. Davidoff rates the Special Toro 4.5 of 5 for intensity.
What is the difference between Syncro Nicaragua and Fogata? The wrapper, binder and shape. Syncro Nicaragua is box-pressed under Ecuadorian Connecticut with a Dominican binder; Fogata is round, under Ecuadorian Habano with a Mexican San Andrés binder, and its filler is Dominican and Nicaraguan.
Did AVO Syncro Nicaragua make the Top 25? Yes. The Toro was No. 16 on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 for 2015, at 93 points.
Who makes AVO Syncro Nicaragua? AVO belongs to Oettinger Davidoff AG, and the line is rolled at OK Cigars (Oettinger Kelner) in the Dominican Republic.
How much is AVO Syncro Nicaragua? As listed in October 2026, $14.99 a single for the Toro and the Special Toro and $13.99 for the Fogata; boxes of 20 are $251.80 and $235.80.
How much is shipping? $9.99 flat, free on orders of $125 or more. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where do AVO Syncro Nicaragua cigars ship from? Our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona, to every state, including San Diego and California, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Santa Barbara and Montecito, Las Vegas and Nevada, Scottsdale and Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York City, the Hamptons, Boston, Princeton and New Jersey, Washington, DC, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Collectors abroad order through a U.S. forwarding address. Every order ships with a Boveda humidity pack.
Where can I buy AVO Syncro Nicaragua cigars online? Right here. Every AVO Syncro Nicaragua cigar we list online is on this page with its current price and live stock, and ships from our walk-in humidor in Yuma, Arizona. Every cigar comes through authorized distribution.
Where can I buy AVO Syncro Nicaragua cigars in Yuma, AZ? At Sun of a Gun Cigars & Spirits, 1651 S Arizona Ave, the official J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge, with a walk-in humidor and a full bar; see our Yuma cigar lounge page. Call 928-276-3500 to check a size before you visit.
More from the brand: AVO cigars, AVO Classic and our AVO guide, or browse Davidoff Cigars and every brand we carry, A to Z.
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