Today I'm smoking one of my all time favorite daytime cigars, the AVO Classic No 2 Toro. These cigars are made under authority of Davidoff in their Dominican Republic rolling factory. The wrapper leaf is a Connecticut strain grown in Ecuador, these get more sunlight than a typical Connecticut wrapper, so it has less of a blonde color than other Connecticut strain tobacco leaves. The binder and filler leaves are all Dominican. The proprietor of the brand, Avo Uvezian, is a world-renowned composer and pianist that went into the cigar business in the 1980's. These cigars are subtly themed around music, the AVO logo is centered around a music staff with notes inlaid on the box. The strength rating of this cigar is a 2/5.
These cigars are well made and uniform, Davidoff and all of it's brands are good when it comes to quality control. I've never seen an ugly or poorly made AVO cigar and I doubt I'll see one, they have been in production for a long time and have a long standing reputation. They cut easily and light even easier, from the initial light up you are greeted with a pleasant mild aroma and flavor. What I really enjoy about the AVO Classic line is that they don't change in flavor throughout. From the first half inch to the last half inch the flavor doesn't change. The AVO Classic is special to me because it was the very first cigar that I smoked and it instantly made me a cigar lover. I recommend this cigar to all beginners, people who want a daytime cigar, or anybody really that's in the mood for an easy going cigar. It pairs well with any drink, from malt liquor to single malt scotch. I like my cigars much more full bodied nowadays, however I don't forget the AVO Classic line, I keep some in my own humidor at all times, it definitely makes a great Friday cigar!
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