My First NC This Year - A 10 yr Old Avo Legacy

[Nino]

A fantastic day, great weather, finally hot sun, a hint of summer, an open air Alsatian restaurant in a small hamlet next to the village, friends and a box of good cigars - what more can you ask for ?

Stefan, one of the friends smoking at the pharmacy, is a fan of Avo Uvezian cigars.

I have a box of almost 10 year old Avo Legacy cigars I bought in April 2004 - my only and last box of Non Cuban cigars in my cigar collection, so I offered to break it open and smoke them.

I must admit I am quite reassured by my storage methods - again - as the box has been in my airtight metal lockers for almost 10 years now and the cigars were in optimum condition for smoking after taking them out earlier that morning.

The Avo Legacy was perfectly made, a masterpiece compared to the sometimes erratic Cuban rolling quality, as was to be expected.

Perfect draw, burn, ash, everything perfect.

My first Non Cuban this year and one of the few NC's I smoke - last year I only smoked 30 NC's out of almost 1.400 cigars, so 99% Cuban for me.

I enjoyed the creaminess and mild consistency of the Avo but missed the aromas, the complexity and the changing phases of a Habano.

All in all a very good cigar.

Would I pay 11 € ( the price back in 2004 ) for this cigar again ?

I guess not for a Dominican cigar, with all due respect for this quality.

I do believe Habanos are superior and suit my taste better, but that is just my very personal opinion.

Nino

For more text and pictures see :

http://flyingcigar.d...and-avo-legacy/

[Colt45]

For me, AVO (and Kelner) are the benchmark for quality of construction. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any NC that would benefit from ten years of aging - my general experience has been that they tend to lose their qualities much sooner than their Cuban counterparts.

[Marker]

Wow very nice.

Visited Corona cigar co in Orlando last November. Avo lives about 1/2 mile from that location but only comes in when his wife feels like driving him in, according to the staff. Makes it in about 3-4 times a week.

Smoke what you like. I am glad you at least didn't chuck the cigar . Avo does make some very good cigars.

[Natedog]

Cigar looks very nice. So does that creme brûlée!

[Nino]

For me, AVO (and Kelner) are the benchmark for quality of construction. Off the top of my head, I can't think of any NC that would benefit from ten years of aging - my general experience has been that they tend to lose their qualities much sooner than their Cuban counterparts.

Agree on both, they are certainly top quality cigars and they don't benefit from aging.

I was just too lazy to break the box and smoke them until I found a good reason ...

[Colt45]

I was just too lazy to break the box and smoke them until I found a good reason ...

Nino, have you had chance to try the Domaine line? I especially enjoy the No. 30 and 40.

Thanks again for the review.

[Nino]

Nino, have you had chance to try the Domaine line? I especially enjoy the No. 30 and 40.

Thanks again for the review.

My pleasure Ross,

as to your question, I guess you mean the Avo Domaine line, right ?

No, not had the chance yet, but, if you think they are worth it, I will seek them and let you know - thank you !

Again, these Avo Legacy cigars were excellent, no question about it - just not my palate.

For NC's I'd rather go for Tatuaje or Nicarao, have not befriended myself with D.R. production and like Nicaragua for their spiciness, but, again, Avo cigars are top quality and, if nothing else around I'd rather have them ....

[mk05]

Thank you for biting the bullet for us Nino.

[CdnLimitada]

Do you have a pic of the air tight storage that you use? Thanks Nino. Big fan of the blog!

[bugman78629]

Looks good...... Just spoiled by my CC.

[Nino]

Do you have a pic of the air tight storage that you use? Thanks Nino. Big fan of the blog!

Sure thing, here's some pictures of the metal lockers and a rundown on my storage methods :

http://www.friendsof...=30#entry299199

[Guest rob]

It's good to smoke a change up every now and then. It's helps to recalibrate our sences and tastes. Thanks Nino

[JM25]

Looks great!

[Colt45]

as to your question, I guess you mean the Avo Domaine line, right ?

No, not had the chance yet, but, if you think they are worth it, I will seek them and let you know - thank you !

Yes, sorry, the AVO Domaine. I don't know that I'd go out of my way to find them, but if you happen across them, I think it would be worth giving one a try