AVO cigars carry the name of jazz musician Avo Uvezian, whose line began in 1987, and are made by Oettinger Davidoff, mainly at its factory in the Dominican Republic; AVO Expresivo was the brand’s first cigar made at Davidoff’s Honduran factory. Strength in our selection runs from mild-to-medium to full. Typical notes, as described for each blend, are cedar, cream and toasted nuts in AVO Classic (Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over Dominican filler); cocoa, cedar and pepper in the medium-to-full AVO Heritage; and cedar, pepper and leather in the box-pressed AVO Syncro Nicaragua, with the full-bodied Fogata leaning to pepper, cedar and earth. Start with AVO Classic for the brand’s benchmark mild-to-medium profile, then step up to AVO Heritage if you want more body and complexity. Flavour varies from cigar to cigar and by palate.
AVO Cigars
AVO Cigars is a refined premium brand created by legendary jazz musician Avo Uvezian, blending musical inspiration with meticulous cigar craftsmanship. AVO cigars are made by Davidoff primarily in the Dominican Republic; AVO Expresivo is produced in Honduras.
Known for smooth, harmony-driven flavor profiles, AVO lines like Classic, XO, Domaine, Heritage, and Syncro use carefully selected Dominican tobaccos and silky Ecuadorian wrappers to deliver creamy, balanced, and complex smoking experiences.
Shop AVO premium cigars at Oxford Cigar Company to enjoy luxurious, music-inspired blends that pair perfectly with relaxed moments, special occasions, and connoisseur-level tasting sessions.
AVO Cigars
Frequently asked questions about AVO Cigars
Who makes AVO cigars, and where?
AVO cigars are made by Oettinger Davidoff. Most AVO blends are produced at Davidoff's factory in Villa Gonzalez, Santiago, in the Dominican Republic; AVO Expresivo is made at the company's factory in Honduras, a first for the brand. The line carries the name of jazz musician Avo Uvezian and dates to 1987.
How strong are AVO cigars?
It depends on the blend. In our selection, AVO Classic is described as mild to medium, AVO XO as medium bodied, AVO Syncro Nicaragua and AVO Heritage as medium to full, and AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata and AVO Syncro South American Ritmo as full bodied. According to Cigar Aficionado (2026), Davidoff rates AVO Expresivo 4 out of 5 for intensity.
Which AVO cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
AVO Classic is a good first choice: an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over Dominican filler, with typical notes of cedar, cream and toasted nuts. AVO XO shows typical notes of cedar and cream with refined complexity. AVO Heritage uses an Ecuador Sun Grown wrapper for cocoa, cedar and pepper. The Syncro Nicaragua blends add Nicaraguan tobacco: AVO Syncro Nicaragua shows typical notes of cedar, pepper and leather, while Fogata, the fullest of them, leans to pepper, cedar and earth. AVO Expresivo pairs a dark Ecuadorian wrapper with Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Where can I buy AVO cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of AVO Cigars on its AVO Cigars category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/avo-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.