AVO Classic Maduro
AVO Classic Maduro is a masterfully crafted cigar that impeccably balances tradition, flavor, and refinement. Originating from the Dominican Republic and produced at the renowned Oettinger Kelner Cigars factory, this cigar is a tribute to the collaboration between Avo Uvezian and the legendary blender Hendrik Kelner. It features a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper aged for three years, which sets the foundation for a rich and complex experience while maintaining a creamy, approachable profile.
Each draw introduces notes of creamy chocolate, black cherry, dark plum, and sweet molasses, accented by undertones of campfire, spice, toasted nuts, espresso, and cedar. As the cigar evolves, expect nuanced shifts—ranging from walnut shell bitterness and musty wood to warm baking spices and hints of earth. The flavor profile is both approachable for new smokers and satisfyingly complex for seasoned aficionados, with a medium strength and body that makes this a versatile smoke for any time of day.
Construction is consistently excellent: a firm, slightly rustic cigar with an oily, toothy wrapper and invisible seams. The burn is reliable, the ash forms tight “stacking dimes,” and the draw is easy, producing ample, silky smoke. Thanks to its elegant profile and nostalgic jazz-inspired roots, AVO Classic Maduro suits both special occasions and relaxed enjoyment, pairing exceptionally well with aged rum, Belgian tripel, or coffee.
- Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic using aged Dominican tobaccos
- Features a 3-year-aged Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper
- Complex, evolving flavors: chocolate, dark fruit, molasses, coffee, cedar, spice
- Medium-bodied profile—versatile for morning or evening enjoyment
- Consistently well-constructed with excellent draw and smoke production
- Rich aroma and classic AVO band presentation
- Available in multiple vitolas, including Robusto, No. 2, and No. 3
Summary
- Box Count: 25
- Region: Dominican Republic
- Strength: Medium
- Binder: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler: Dominican Republic
Alexander S (verified owner) –
This cigar is a damn good Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over Dominican binder and filler. Someone else in their Oxford review liken this cigar to the Davidoff Churchill Late Hour. I would agree. Not as complex nor does it have the subtle finish from the aging that the Late Hour tobacco gets from aging in scotch whisky casks. But is still damn good for more than half the price of a Late Hour. The tasting notes I get are:
1/3: nutmeg, cedar, herb and finishes with earthy notes maybe something like undergrowth.
2/3: leather, cedar, nutmeg
3/3: nutmeg, cedar and a bit of a fermented fruit on the finish.
Will definitely stocking up more of AVO Classic Maduro once I have some real estate free up from my inventory.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great maduro. This has those classic flavors. Milk chocolate, cedar and light roast coffee. The flavors were excellent and Avo produces another slammin stick. Draw was absolutely on point. Great smoke output from this. Would definitely smoke these again as it’s an awesome stick, at an even better price.
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Eddy (verified owner) –
A very smooth cigar. This is a classic maduro taste. It has nice dark choc sweetness to it but lacks complexity. I only wish it come in smaller rings guages, a 46 would accent the flavour even more.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
This is exactly what a maduro should be. Great flavor, smooth and rich.
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Daniel O’Connell (verified owner) –
For those who always assume that Maduro means overpowering flavour (and often overpowering nicotine), the Avo Classic Maduro (along with the Ashton Aged Maduro) are proof that dark wrapper cigars really don’t have to be overwhelming. A nice mix of sweet tobacco, medium-roast coffee, and basic spices – it is not as complex a cigar as some, but it is refined and enjoyable – could be had after a good breakfast or after dessert!
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thatamsyndrome (verified owner) –
I love this cigar. I wouldn’t say it could replace a Churchill Late Hour in the flavor and complexity department. But price wise, these will always be in stock in my humidor. Lovely chocolate and leather notes. Pairs well with pretty much anything you throw at it.
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sprimo22 (verified owner) –
Such a flavorful complex cigar. Very consistent all the way through.
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