Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Medium
Packaging: Box of 20 Cigars
Production: Limited Edition 2,500 Boxes of 20 Cigars
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic and Peru
Factory: Oettinger Kelner Cigars (Dominican Republic)
Enjoyment Time: 70 mins
Format: Box-Pressed Toro
Other cigars in this vitola: Avo Syncro Nicaraguan Toro
AVO
Every cigar is a careful arrangement that mirrors the unexpected finesse of Avo's music – complex, layered, effortlessly smooth and infinitely approachable. Each a virtuoso performance, that elevates the cigar maker's craft into the realm of art. From his flair for improvisation, to his passion for travel and infinite enthusiasm for life, AVO cigars are truly a reflection of Avo... the man.
IMPROVISATION 2019
The 19th release from Avo's annual limited edition cigar series which initially coincided with founder Avo Uvezian’s birthday, described as being “based on unexpected music and cigar inspirations that create rich noteworthy experiences for all to celebrate.”
The cigars are presented in a beautifully thick, solid wood box with removable trays which mimic cigar mould used to create the shape in the factory.
Master blenders Henke Kelner and Eladio Díaz have crafted the LE19 at Davidoff’s Oettinger Kelner factory in the Dominican Republic, featuring a diverse blend of seven tobaccos that were sourced from three unique countries.
90/100
"Being the longest-running limited series in the game, AVO is never one to shy away from showcasing daring smoking experiences. These cigars arrive with atypical profiles that often catch even the ardent connoisseur by surprise—almost always winning out in the long run. With AVO Improvisation Series LE19, the series approaches its milestone 20th consecutive release. Veering from the company's usual musical-based themes, AVO instead centered the cigar around its tightly box-pressed shape, which contains a whopping seven tobaccos, sourced from three countries. Unsurprisingly, the LE19 is supremely complex, showing depth and gradual transitions throughout. The flavor is backed by a soft and silky smoking texture, adding to the luxurious feel of the overall medium-intensity experience. On the flip side, the cigar was hindered by a slightly firm draw, low smoke output, and a surprising amount of maintenance from start to finish. Ultimately, it's the positives that win out, though it will depend on each smoker's tolerance for construction versus their appreciation for the blend's depth."
Cigar Dojo: https://cigardojo.com/2019/06/avo-improvisation-series-le19/