AVO Classic Maduro No. 2

Some cigars are built to stand the test of time, no matter what may happen along the way, and such is the case with Avo Classic Maduro No. 2. One of the very first projects worked on by Avo Uvezian and Hendrik Kelner back in the 1980s, this blend has come and gone a few times over the years. After a good, long run, the Classic Maduro line was sadly discontinued in 2015. However, it would make a brief comeback three years later as a limited release as part of the brand’s 30^th anniversary. Fast forward a couple more years, and Davidoff Cigars announced its re-introduction as a permanent part of the Avo portfolio. Made in the Dominican Republic, this stick features all Dominican filler and binder tobaccos and a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. All tobaccos used in the production of this cigar are aged a minimum of 3 years, including a 25-year-old tobacco as part of the rich filler blend.

Each vitola wears the unmistakable Avo band, in this example gold and brown, and each cigar is crafted to exacting specifications to ensure an unforgettable smoking experience. Avo Classic Maduro begins with rich cocoa and cedar. A hint of spice through the nose adds another element to the experience, along with creamy flavors and hints of coffee and dark chocolate as the cigar progresses. Though simple, the flavor profile exhibits all the classic traits that can be expected from an ultra-premium maduro cigar. Avo Classic Maduro finishes as a solid medium-bodied stick, demonstrating immense balance and velvety smoothness to the very last draw. The ever-so-popular No. 2 size is a 6” x 50 toro that delivers a delightfully satisfying smoking experience.

Simple, nostalgic, and highly refined, Avo Classic Maduro can be enjoyed by cigar fanatics of all experience levels. Throughout the years, the Avo brand has come to be known as an affordable alternative to Davidoff, and seeing as they are under the Davidoff umbrella, this statement isn’t far from the truth. This blend pairs very well with coffee, red wine, and bourbon, and makes for a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Similar classic maduros to this blend include Diamond Crown Maduro and Arturo Fuente Maduro, so if you are a fan of either, you might be interested in looking this way. One definition of the word “classic” is “A work of enduring excellence.” That couldn’t be more truthful here, as over the past 4 decades Avo Classic Maduro No. 2 has proven to be just that, and so much more.