Avowed The Vow (6.29) – Toro (6 x 50)
The Particulars
| wdt_created_by | cigarkey | brand | cigarname | vitola | strength | wrapper | binder | filler | infused | sweettip | origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mcclossm | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Avowed | The Vow (6.29) | Toro - 6.00" x 50 | Medium | Ecuadorian Habano, Natural (Rolled Cigar Aged 18-Mos) | Ecuador (Habano) | Dominican Republic (Corojo 99, Cotui, Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano, San Vicente) | No | No | Kelner Cigars S.A.S., Dominican Republic |
| COMPANY / BRAND: | Avowed |
| CIGAR: | The Vow (6.29) |
| VITOLA: | Toro - 6.00" x 50 |
| STRENGTH: | Medium |
| WRAPPER: | Ecuadorian Habano, Natural (Rolled Cigar Aged 18-Mos) |
| BINDER: | Ecuador (Habano) |
| FILLER: | Dominican Republic (Corojo 99, Cotui, Criollo 98, Piloto Cubano, San Vicente) |
| INFUSED: | No |
| SWEET TIP: | No |
| ORIGIN: | Kelner Cigars S.A.S., Dominican Republic |
Prolegomenon and Other Random Thoughts
After trying the New Dawn, which was fantastic, I needed to trysome of the other available blends that Avowed offered at the time: The Vow and Awakening. According to the Avowed website in regards to The Vow, the “vitola name marks the date that each blend was approved and committed to history with our vow to take it into the world and see it prosper.” It’s also very important to note that with The Vow, the 7.05 Corona Gorda is the “core” blend, while the other vitolas are adjusted with additional tobacco, changing the profile and experience. In this case, the 6.29 has Cotuí added making up the additional tobacco necessary for the slightly larger ring gauge. Additionally, “To make The Vow extraordinary, each size was extensively aged at the Kelner SAS factory for at least 18 months after production! And only one pair of rollers was tasked with bringing each size to life, ensuring a more consistent experience.”
| Journaling Date | Cigar | Appearance | Draw | Burn | Flavors | Overall Experience | Base Rating | Buy Again? | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Without a doubt (box worthy) | 10.00 |
| 2025-08-07 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Signs point to yes (recommended) | 9.50 |
| 2025-12-04 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Without a doubt (box worthy) | 10.00 |
The Review
This review for the Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) is based on the journal entry dated 2025-06-05
Appearance & Construction (0-3): Good (3)
A medium tannish-brown with a nice oily sheen, heavy mottling, and light tooth covering the wrapper. There are nice color differences between the lighter veins and darker leaf areas between them. The veins are thin and light with only a couple being more prominent. The seams are tight, blending in nicely, and the triple cap is clean and even. This is a good-looking cigar.
Draw (0-3) & Burn (0-4): Good (3) / Great (4)
The draw has good resistance. The burn is uneven to start but controlled. The ash is a very light gray and littered with oil crystals but has some feathering. Just before the midway point, the burn has evened out with great self-correction and the ash is still holding on, though it’s curving. Of course, right after saying that, the ash fell. 😅 The burn holds dead even through the rest of the smoke. 🔥
Flavor Profile (0-5): Excellent (5)
Immediate pepper tingling the mouth and lips. Baking cocoa, nuttiness, and woodiness are next to register. There’s a saltiness and mild caramel sweetness but also a citrus zest. I’m getting a lot of cinnamon and baking spice now as well, with some sourdough breadiness. I’m only through the first inch, but this blend is fantastic. It’s hitting all the notes between sweet and savory. Creaminess galore on the finish, no harshness.
Getting into the second third, that immediate pepper hit has calmed down, letting the cinnamon and baking spice take the lead. Between the sweetness, saltiness, spice, and breadiness, I’m getting that gingerbread cookie vibe. The sweet goes between caramel and molasses, which offers some nice depth. There’s a ton of complexity and flavor in the blend.
With the final third, the woodiness comes back strong, while baking spice and saltiness hang on. The sweetness is regressing a little, and it only feels disappointing because the blend has been so enjoyable I didn’t want it to change. 😅 But it still finishes strong.
Overall Experience (0-5): Excellent (5)
What a spectacular blend and a good “anytime” cigar being medium strength. But holy fuckballs, what robust flavor too. 🥰 Seriously, this is an excellent cigar IMO if you like nuanced complexity and the flavors I listed. I’m going to have to get the Corona Gorda which is supposedly a bit more intense. It also doesn’t include the Cotuí tobacco that’s present in the Toro, making up the difference in ring gauge between the two vitolas.
This is definitely a top 5 cigar for me right now and I’m looking forward to trying the Awakening next.
Review Base Rating (0-5):
5.00
Would I Buy It Again?
Without a doubt (box worthy)
Review Final Score (0-10):
10.00
Overall Score and Individual Journal Entries
While the review is based off one instance of journaling this cigar; there’s a number of reasons you can have different experiences smoking the same cigar multiple times. A blend can evolve with age (for better or worse), palates evolves, preferences change, and sometimes you just get a bad example! This section captures the ratings from each journal entry and the related journal photo. Below you’ll find an aggregate score based on every time the cigar has been journaled. Unless it was a gift or on-off smoke, this section will be updated every time I journal this cigar!
| Times Journaled | Base Rating | Buy Again? | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5.00 | Without a doubt (box worthy) | 9.83 |
| Journaling Date | Cigar | Appearance | Draw | Burn | Flavors | Overall Experience | Base Rating | Buy Again? | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Without a doubt (box worthy) | 10.00 |
| 2025-08-07 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Signs point to yes (recommended) | 9.50 |
| 2025-12-04 | Avowed The Vow (6.29) - Toro (6 x 50) | Good | Good | Great | Excellent | Excellent | 5.00 | Without a doubt (box worthy) | 10.00 |
Journaling Photos
The Flavor Wheel
| Category | Strength |
|---|---|
| Baking Spice | 2.33 |
| Pepper | 2.00 |
| Coffee / Espresso | 1.33 |
| Anise / Licorice | 0.00 |
| Sweet | 3.00 |
| Chocolate | 2.00 |
| Bready / Toasty | 2.33 |
| Woody / Charred | 2.67 |
| Grass / Hay | 0.67 |
| Earth | 1.33 |
| Leather | 0.33 |
| Floral / Aromatic | 0.67 |
| Fruity | 1.67 |
| Nutty | 2.00 |
| Salty / Mineral | 1.33 |
| Creamy | 3.00 |
| Musty / Barnyard | 0.67 |
| Bitter | 0.00 |
| Smooth | 2.33 |
| Harsh | 0.33 |
With every cigar I journal, I capture simple ratings of the basic flavor categories that I experience. These are more generalized than what you would see in a review, but a distinct profile can still be built out. When multiple instances of the same cigar have been journaled, the scores are averaged out in an attempt to build a reliable flavor profile based on my palate.
The values entered for the strength of each flavor range from 0 to 3.
- 0: No flavor detected
- 1: Mild flavor
- 2: Medium flavor
- 3: Strong flavor
Note: desktop / large screens will see a flavor wheel while mobile / small screens will see a bar chart.
With every cigar I journal, I capture simple ratings of the basic flavor categories that I experience. These are more generalized than what you would see in a review, but a distinct profile can still be built out. When multiple instances of the same cigar have been journaled, the scores are averaged out in an attempt to build a reliable flavor profile based on my palate.
The values entered for the strength of each flavor range from 0 to 3.
- 0: No flavor detected
- 1: Mild flavor
- 2: Medium flavor
- 3: Strong flavor
Note: desktop / large screens will see a flavor wheel while mobile / small screens will see a bar chart.
| Category | Strength |
|---|---|
| Baking Spice | 2.33 |
| Pepper | 2.00 |
| Coffee / Espresso | 1.33 |
| Anise / Licorice | 0.00 |
| Sweet | 3.00 |
| Chocolate | 2.00 |
| Bready / Toasty | 2.33 |
| Woody / Charred | 2.67 |
| Grass / Hay | 0.67 |
| Earth | 1.33 |
| Leather | 0.33 |
| Floral / Aromatic | 0.67 |
| Fruity | 1.67 |
| Nutty | 2.00 |
| Salty / Mineral | 1.33 |
| Creamy | 3.00 |
| Musty / Barnyard | 0.67 |
| Bitter | 0.00 |
| Smooth | 2.33 |
| Harsh | 0.33 |
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