AVO

AVO Cigars was created by jazz pianist Avo Uvezian in the late 1980s through a partnership with master blender Hendrik “Henke” Kelner; the early AVO releases were closely tied to Davidoff’s New York shop and, by the mid-1990s, Davidoff took on the brand’s distribution and stewardship. For the average enthusiast, AVO means smooth, balanced, well-constructed Dominican blends with a musical, refined personality — think creamy Connecticut-wrapped Classics alongside richer lines (Domaine, XO, Syncro, Nicaragua) that explore fuller flavors and different terroirs. The core appeal is consistency and approachability: AVOs are a reliable pick for pairing with coffee or a mellow whiskey and for smokers who prefer nuance over raw power.