AVO XO is a premium cigar line from the acclaimed AVO brand, renowned for its smooth, sophisticated profile and elegant craftsmanship. Handmade in the Dominican Republic by Davidoff’s expert rollers, AVO XO features tobaccos aged for at least six years, offering a refined medium-bodied smoke with balanced complexity.
Wrapped in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf, complemented by Dominican binder and filler tobaccos, AVO XO enchants the palate with notes of cedar, roasted nuts, sweet molasses, spices, and nuances of dried and sweet fruit. Its texture is velvety with a creamy mouthfeel, providing a graceful evolution of flavor from the first to the last third.
The series includes a variety of vitolas like Toro, Churchill, Corona, Robusto, Lancero, and Panatela styles such as Legato, Intermezzo, and Notturno, each delivering consistent burn, ideal draw, and a luxurious smoking experience suited for both moments of relaxation and special occasions.
- Handmade in the Dominican Republic by Davidoff
- Silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper showcasing premium aged tobaccos
- Dominican binder and filler tobaccos aged a minimum of six years
- Medium-bodied with flavor notes of cedar, roasted nuts, molasses, spices, and fruit
- Velvety, creamy mouthfeel with a balanced and evolving flavor profile
- Available in multiple sizes and shapes including Legato, Intermezzo, Notturno, and more
- Awarded multiple high ratings and well-regarded among aficionados
Summary
- Box Count: Varies (commonly 20)
- Region: Dominican Republic
- Strength: Medium
- Binder: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
- Filler: Dominican Republic
Ysofockup (verified owner) –
A very pleasant cigar that’s smooth and mild all throughout. Good complexity with notes of hay, bread and spices balanced by wood, cedar and coffee. The burn was excellent and no re-lights or touch ups were needed. The draw seemed a little tight, but was not a problem. Personally, I prefer the XO to the milder, more floral Classic.
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Justin White (verified owner) –
This one has that classic Davidoff musty profile but it has more zip to it than most of the Davidoff line. It has a lot of wood and leather to it, mixed with earth and chili pepper flakes. There is not a lot of sweetness to this blend but it still feels somewhat balanced. The construction was very nice, perfect draw, sharp burn. It’s to something I seek out, but I’m not mad about smoking one either.
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stsherwood4 (verified owner) –
Avo as a whole is an understated brand but this is their powerhouse. Strong cedar and pepper tastes, this cigar has a ton of in your face flavor that is atypical for the brand and Dominican cigars in general.
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Daniel O’Connell (verified owner) –
This is the AVO to choose if one finds the Classic too mild and too straight-forward (I’ll contend the Classic has plenty of nuance, but that’s me!). This is definitely a step up in strength and diversity compared to the Classic nonetheless, and I believe it is best enjoyed in petit corona or robusto format as this allows one to enjoy the cigar as a special occasion or with briefer pauses in the day, such as after a weekend breakfast. In so many ways, this cigar reminds me of the Davidoff Grand Cru line, but it is somewhat more affordable; it doesn’t have quite the same level of refinement, but it has the signature Davidoff earthy-ness, the velvety body, but with some darker and pleasant spice accents (accents, not big notes). This is what someone should buy who wants to enjoy Davidoff quality but can’t always find them or perhaps balks at their cost.
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Alexander S (verified owner) –
This Avo kept true to the milder, creamier experience with traces of trademark Davidoff mustiness. Overall I would say semi-sweet café au lait and cedar on the finish. Construction was solid and overall an excellent mild cigar.
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Eddy (verified owner) –
If money isn’t an option, this is the one I would smoke everyday. Exceptional taste and complexity. By far the best of the AVOs. I recommend the Legato or Preludio.
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John Barreto (verified owner) –
Amazing choice for a spicy, medium smoke!
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