AVO
Classic
AVO Classic is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4¾ × 48 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- AVO
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Cigars Davidoff
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4¾ × 48 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAVO Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryAVO Classic questions
What does AVO Classic taste like?
AVO Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is AVO Classic?
AVO Classic is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is AVO Classic good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is AVO Classic made?
AVO Classic is made in Dominican Republic at Cigars Davidoff, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does AVO Classic use?
AVO Classic uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does AVO Classic come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: No. 5 (6.88 × 46), No. 9 (4¾ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Belicoso (6 × 50), No. 2 (6 × 50) and No. 3 (7½ × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke AVO Classic?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with AVO Classic?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to AVO Classic?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Grand Cru, Ashton Cabinet Selection and Diamond Crown Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.