AVO 80th anniversary

[cigar no baka]

Just had my first one of these last night. Was so impressed I decided to review.

FIrst, this is one beauty of a cigar. Very elegant band, gorgeous wrapper and I love the shape.

Lit very well (using a Davidoff match, no less). The first inch or so was not impressive, but by the beginning of the second inch a crescendo was beginning to build. As I smoked it down, I started to feel the strength of the cigar and sweat started to break out on my forehead (Ok that may have been the Balvenie Doublewood scotch, I admit).

About halfway down I detected my first hint of a spicy, peppery taste. By the time I got down to the last 1/3, it was a fantastically rich and pleasing spicy, peppery taste. By now, I was really sweating it out, but I nubbed it nonetheless.

I plan on buying at least five more of these and placing those babies in the humidor I use for aging. I bet in six months, they'll have toned down a bit and go from fantastic to out of this world. One of the finest smokes I have ever had, really.

The ash is very tight, sign of a great construction. I tried to tap off the first inch and gave up. Finally when it got down to about 1.5 inches a tap took it off, but had to tap several times. Draw is great throughout the smoking experience.

[Cigar Penguin]

I love these,they should age well in spite of what so many others believe.
I have a box in a shops ageing room waiting for my purchase. :)

Thanks for the review.

[BunkyX]

Your review could describe every AVO I have ever smoked. They all seem to start off a little unimpressive but become a tasty smoke I hate to put out. The maduros seem to start out with a little more taste if you get your hands on them.

[tampacigargirl]

As well received as the 100th Zino has been the 80th AVO has been left behind. And I consider it a pretty great smoke. (coming from a 4 year novice) I think as far AVO cigars go this has been one of the best I have smoked.

[Cigar Penguin]

I am curious what others here think of the 80th compared to the 05 and LE22 as I dont have too much experiance with those,but most on some other boards believe the 80th was the lesser of the 3 in quality and taste.

Thank you

[Roham]

I wasn't impressed at all with the 80th I've smoked a few, and they just seem average to me. Not up to anniversary standards in my opinion... The box is nice though...

[MikeD]

After reading cigar no baka's review, I also found it to be a strong cigar, perhaps a bit too strong. It propably needs time to mellow out some in the humidor.

As compared to the LE5, I like the LE5 better... not quite as strong, but a similar flavor profile, and very enjoyable out of the box

[bluesman455]

I haven't had one yet but the LE5's rock!!!!!!

[bluesman455]

BTW welcome MikeD

[ggiese]

I am curious what others here think of the 80th compared to the 05 and LE22 as I dont have too much experiance with those,but most on some other boards believe the 80th was the lesser of the 3 in quality and taste.

Thank you

I still like the LE05 the best - and haven't had a 22 yet. The LE05's rock, as bluesman says, and I think they may be marginally better than the 80th. To me, the interesting thing about the 80th is - it is definitely a strong cigar as far as strength, but I think it's a medium bodied cigar. Usually those two go hand in hand, but clearly this is MUCH different...

A great cigar, no doubt!!

[Cigar Penguin]

Thanks guys,I have a box of LE05 as well as the 80th in one of my favorite shops sitting on there ageing shelf for me.I will see if he has the 22 and have them reserve it and toss it up in the ageing room as well.

[MikeD]

BTW welcome MikeD

Thanks, Don

[ggiese]

I was told by the Davidoff rep that the LE05's are done - never to be produced again. Grab any box you can because that's it.

Supposedly they're coming out with a production version of the 22 blend. Supposed to be the same cigar and the LE Version, but will be pretty readily available...

[cigar no baka]

I was told by the Davidoff rep that the LE05's are done - never to be produced again. Grab any box you can because that's it.

Supposedly they're coming out with a production version of the 22 blend. Supposed to be the same cigar and the LE Version, but will be pretty readily available...

I'll second that, we had an Avo event last week at my B&M and the Davidoff rep said they were coming out with a new version of the 22, and it will stay in production and not be a limited edition.