Avo's Greatest Hits Sampler

AVO's collected works.

AVO cigars are a collaboration between Avo Uvezian, the famous composer of Sinatra’s "Strangers in the Night," and Davidoff.  This highly decorated brand has become one of the biggest in America thanks to its relentless consistency and exceptional balance of strength and flavor. Every year the crazy old man comes out with a limited edition cigar. This year was the AVO 88 which we got in around may as you can see here on our blog. Now here's your chance to sample the entire line of limited editions, 14 top-selling AVOs all nestled in a collectible box. The 2012 is one of my personal favorites, as well as the 80th Anniversary and the 2009 Companero, I also loved the Legacy... Hell I love them all!



The AVO Greatest Hits Collection includes:
1 - 2001 - AVO 75th (7" x 50)
1 - 2002 - AVO 22 American (5.8" x 50)
1 - 2003 - AVO 77 (6.5" x 50)
1 - 2004 - AVO Legacy (5.75" x 48)
1 - 2006 - AVO 80th Anniversary (6" x 52)
1 - 2007 - AVO Limited Edition 2007 (5.5" x 48)
1 - 2008 - AVO Limited Edition 2008 Tesoro (5.75" x 50)
1 - 2009 - AVO Limited Edition 2009 Companero (6" x 54)
1 - 2010 - AVO Limited Edition 2010 (5" x 55)
1 - 2011 - AVO 85th Anniversary (6.75" x 50)
1 - 2012 - AVO Limited Edition 2012 La Trompeta (6.5" x 54)
1 - 2012 - AVO 25th Anniversary Edition (6" x 52)
1 - 2013 - AVO Limited Edition 2013 The Dominant 13th (6" x 52)
1 - 2014 - AVO Limited Edition 2014 88 (6" x 52)

Opus X Angel Share

When wine makers store their wine for long periods of time in oak barrels, some of it will evaporate from the barrel. They use the term Angel's Share alluding to the belief that the guardian angels watching over the wine have sampled it and gave their blessing. Following a warehouse fire destroying thousands of bales of tobacco, Fuente Jr. stated that the angels enjoyed the smoke and the concept was born. The OpusX Angel's Share utilizes the middle priming's of the tobacco plant where the heart and flavor is. A very elegant OpusX offering, Angel's Share exhibits a well-balanced flavor profile of cedar, nutmeg, and spice. It's like an Original Opus X with a little less bit. A great cigar for any pallet.  We stock them in the double Chateau size which is the largest of the Angel Share Vitolas. 

Opus X PerfeXion A (in Coffin)

The rarest and most sought after brands in the world, Fuente Fuente OpusX cigars are Dominican puros first introduced in the mid-1990s. Chateau de la Fuente is home to some of the finest cigars of our time. Born from a volcanic, mineral rich soil and is regarded as the pinnacle of cigar perfection,

Housed in coffins, this is the largest vitola within the line and there is no better way to spend a few hours during a special occasion than lighting up a Fuente Fuente PerfecXion A. The construction and burn is exceptional and the complex flavors are both bold and smooth, an experience only achieved with the exclusive Fuente Fuente OpusX wrapper tobacco.

The OpusX Is already a difficult find to begin with. The OpusX PerfeXion A is almost Impossible to find. Limited quantities available
for a short time.


The OpusX PerfeXion A pictured below (1) in comparison to the rest of the line.

CLE Plus

After opening the new Aladino Factory, Christian Eiroa is back and the CLE Plus is his latest project. A follow-up to the 90-rated CLE Corojo, CLE Plus has been described as “the full-bodied Corojo cigar the market has been looking for.” With good looks to spare, CLE Plus has an impressive construction that’s sure to please. Eiroa truly loves creating full-bodied cigars, as evident here with this superbly blended Honduran puro. This enticing handmade includes prominent notes of flavor including oak, spice, molasses, and earth. CLE Plus gets it right, and it’s sure to satisfy fans of bold, full-bodied cigars everywhere.

Camacho Double Shock

Two wrappers are better than one.
Aficionados near and far are chomping at the bit to get their paws dirty with this blend. One of the most unique concoctions to come out in ages, this is a five country cocktail brimming with flavor. Instantly recognizable by its “dos capas,” or double wrapper, this puppy is as complex as they come. Hold onto your britches and get ready for the ride of your life with Double Shock Limited Edition by Camacho.
This is one medium to full-bodied, Honduran-made, diamond in the rough. Double Shock LE utilizes a barber pole wrapper style. The lighter of the two is a fan favorite Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, and a darker San Andres Maduro is twisted right beside it. To say this gem is aesthetically pleasing would be an understatement – this is a flat out visual triumph. A prized Criollo binder hugs long-fillers from Pennsylvania, the Dominican, and Honduras…If you’ve been counting, you’ll realize that’s five countries in one cigar. Notes of cocoa and coffee from the San Andres wrapper are accented by the sweet spiciness of the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, with slight nuances of earth, leather, and oak making appearances throughout as well. The only downside to this masterpiece is the limited quantities that come along with a blend as unparalleled as this one, so jump on this bandwagon the first chance you get!

Roma Craft Cigar company

 A small boutique cigar company Out of Texas. These are a brand you wont find At any cigar shop. Only three retailers stock them in the entire state of Michigan. The blends are really unique and I took a liking to them instantly.






The CroMagnon is a boutique blend from RoMa Craft Tobac utilizing some of the world’s most sought after tobaccos. This full-bodied blend is cloaked in a dark and rich Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper that encompasses a unique Cameroon binder. These tobaccos produce just the right amount of kick, which pairs well with the sweetness of the Broadleaf wrapper.

The excellence doesn’t stop there though: the fillers are made up from three separate growing regions in Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega and a small farm north of Esteli on the Honduran border. The use of these diverse tobaccos delivers the precise deep and rich tobacco flavor the guys at RoMa Craft wanted to present in the CroMagnon. This small boutique brand is truly worth trying out, an example that boutique cigar companies are very capable of producing world class smokes.

 The Intemperance line of cigars was launched by RoMa Craft Tobac in 2012.  RoMa Craft Tobac was launched as a collaboration between Michael Rosales and Skip Martin  This collaboration combined the operations of their two companies, Costa Rican Imports, LLC and Galveston Bay Tobacco, LLC.  The Intemperance line is made at RoMa Craft Tobac's own factory in Esteli Nicaragua called Fabrica de NicaSueno.  The Intemperance line was launched in two blends, and Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapped blend called the Intemperance EC XVIII and a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapped blend called the Intemperance BA XXI.

La Aroma De Cuba Noblesse

For the first time in the brand's history, the Ashton-owned La Aroma de Cuba now has a limited-edition cigar. Dubbed the Noblesse, the new release comes in one size and was created to commemorate the success of the La Aroma de Cuba line since its production was moved from Honduras to Nicaragua.
Made by My Father Cigars S.A., the Noblesse measures 6 1/2 inches by 52 ring and features an Ecuadoran Habano wrapper that Ashton categorizes as rosado. The rest of the cigar consists of Nicaraguan tobacco all grown on farms owned by the Garcia family, proprietors of the My Father Cigars factory.
"We wanted to do something special for the brand," said Ashton vice president Sathya Levin. "La Aroma de Cuba has been growing tremendously since we turned the operation over to the Garcias. We've never done a limited edition for La Aroma before.

If the name sounds familiar, it's because the Noblesse was originally supposed to be a cigar made exclusively for the Ashton Cigar Bar in Philadelphia last year. Plans changed, however, and the Noblesse never made it to the lounge.

"The packaging ended up being so stunning and the cigar so good that we knew we had to release it to the entire market," Levin said. "Rather than being a small-batch cigar available only at Ashton Cigar Bar, La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse is a limited edition being released to the world."
The Noblesse also marks the fifth iteration of the brand. When it debuted in 2003, La Aroma de Cuba was marketed as a premium value cigar and produced in Honduras by Altadis's Flor de Copan factory. Ashton temporarily stopped production of the line and subsequently turned it over to the Garcias in 2009. The cigar was reblended and the line was reintroduced, going from 10 sizes to five. La Aroma de Cuba remained a value brand, and as the cigar started to regain popularity, Ashton slowly added sizes, beefing up the portfolio, which is now up to 11 regular-production vitolas. Three line extensions now exist: La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial, Mi Amor and Mi Amor Reserva.
Only 3,000 boxes of 24 will be made. According to Levin, the entire production of the La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse is completed and aging in Nicaragua until the smokes are packaged and shipped in the fall, however, samples should be available at the upcoming IPCPR trade show.

La palina Mr. Sam

Honoring the man that started it all, Mr. Sam is back from La Palina cigars...

Started in 1896, La Palina was the brainchild of Samuel Paley. The man, the myth, the legend ran a tight cigar factory, yet, was beloved by his faithful employees who bestowed upon him the nickname “Mr. Sam”. With fine aspects of quality craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the Paley family has created a brand that you can trust and one that enthusiasts everywhere are happy that is revived.

Produced at the famous El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami, Mr. Sam has returned by popular demand now in three different sizes. The shiny Ecuadorian Habano wrapper glistens once you open the box and is only topped by the expertly crafted triple-cap. The fillers are a collection of hearty Nicaraguan tobaccos that burn in perfect unison with the seamless wrapper and produce rich plumes of hearty smoke. Balanced notes of oak, cedar, and spice consume the palate and will instantly have you yearning for more once you're done..

La Flor 1994

1994 By La Flor Dominicana holds a very special meaning to the company that brought you some of the highest rated cigars year after year. The 1994 commemorates Litto and Ines Gomez's 20th year with the LFD cigar brand they created. Dominican longfillers and binders are dressed in an oily Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper, with 4 sizes to choose from. If you're a fan of LFD, you should only expect yet another cigar with stellar flavor and a full bodied strength profile.

Jericho Hill By Crowned heads

This cigar is dedicated to the true Man in Black, the one and only Johnny Cash. The folks over at Crowned Heads are  sticking to their musically themed cigar lines and have decided to honor Cash with their newest release, Jericho Hill. One of the most influential American singer/songwriters of all time, Johnny’s checkered past compelled him to perform one of his most famous tracks –  Cocaine Blues, from his renowned concert at Folsom Prison. This is the ballad of a scorned man named Willy Lee whose drug induced rage got him arrested by a sheriff from Jericho Hill. Every aspect of this cigar takes inspiration from the song.
Jericho Hill boasts a dark and sultry Mexican San Andres wrapper, which is a nod to both Juarez, Mexico, where Willy Lee was arrested, and to Johnny’s nickname, “Man in Black.” Nicaraguan long-fillers and a Nicaraguan binder help to give Jericho Hill some serious attitude (just like Johnny had). Stuffed to the brim with blasts of pepper, spice, and leather, this is one full-bodied firecracker. Only the most potent of blends would suffice in paying tribute to a legend of Johnny Cash’s stature, and this one fits the bill. RIP, JC.

Tatuaje Tattoo

This is one tattoo you certainly won’t regret.
The buzz has been flying over the reintroduction of the Tatuaje Tattoo series, which originally appeared in 2011 in a limited edition version. The cigar was massively popular, and for good reason, a great blend without the boutique price tag. There is no question why the new Tattoo should be any different, seeing as how it comes with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and an enticing mix of Nicaraguan filler leaves. Medium bodied and bursting with notes of cocoa, leather, pepper and a slight sweetness. At a very Affordable price.

Room 101 the big payback

Matt Booth, a jeweler by trade, created the Room 101 cigar brand to compliment his silver accessory line of the same name. More of a lifestyle than simply a brand, Room 101 quickly became popular with cigar smokers around the world. And as a thank you to his supporters, Matt Booth created this, The Big Payback cigar.

In a word, this commemorative cigar is big – big in size, body, and flavor. As a Nicaraguan Puro, it is spicy, but balanced by a savory combination of bitter coffee, inviting wood, and smooth leather. Light up Room 101’s The Big Payback to discover a perfect draw and burn that you’ll enjoy straight through to the luxurious finish.

Available in three sizes (5x50, 6x60 and 7x70) – all of them larger than the average premium – these medium-full bodied smokes are an incredible value

Montecristo Espada

The page of history for one of the most recognized and well respected brands in the world has been turned with the first ever Montecristo made 100% with pure Nicaraguan tobaccos. Following the blending success of Montecristo MONTE, the task of creating Monecristo Espada was once again put in the hands of the companies most skilled and accomplished cigar blenders – the famed Grupo de Maestros. Joining forces with the Plasencia Family, two masters of their craft unite to create one of the world’s best premium cigars.

Part of the famous Montecristo logo, “Espada” means sword which is a fitting mark for this majestic blend. The Maestros worked tirelessly to craft a Nicaraguan puro using specially aged vintage tobaccos from the country’s top three growing regions. Montecristo Espada shines with an oily Habano Jalapa Vintage 2010 wrapper and a blend of vintage Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from Jalapa, Ometepe, and Condega. Packaged in unique suede-wrapped 10-count boxes, Montecristo Espada is a cigar of true elegance offering a rich, complex body, and deeply satisfying finish.

Cohiba Edicion Diamante 2013

Made for special occasions.
Cohiba is synonymous with cigars. After Castro took control in Cuba, he commissioned Cohiba to create the finest cigars on the planet to serve exclusively to dignitaries and high-ranking officials. Over the years, the cigars became available to the general public and today they are considered the greatest cigar brand in Cuba. These top-notch super premium handmades are no less impressive than their Cuban counterparts, and they hail from the Dominican Republic.
Cohiba Diamante 2013 redefines what it means to be vintage. Dressed in an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind 32-year-aged Cameroon wrapper, you’ll know in an instant that Diamante is better than all the rest.  Beneath this incredibly well-aged cloak awaits a medley of hand-selected Dominican long-fillers, the combination of which provides an ultra-smooth, medium-bodied character that most any palate will appreciate. Punctuated notes of cedar and leather marry in beautiful harmony, and linger long after your last puff. When the occasion is special as special can be, look no further than Cohiba Diamante 2013. The toro size comes in glass tubes, the Gigante comes in wood coffins, and the 'A' size comes in a wood tube.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R esteli and la gloria Cubana rival Twin

Serie R Esteli consists of large ring, full-flavored Nicaraguan puros blended with ligeros and visos from multiple farms throughout the country, including those from Jalapa. Serie R Esteli is handcrafted in Nicaragua and exhibits the complexity of optimally-aged Nicaraguan tobacco, through its thick, oily Jalapa Sol wrapper. This collection is available only at brick and mortar cigar shops.

 This package brings together two different blends - one from La Gloria Cubana's Dominican-based factory and one its Honduran based factories. The cigar has a story that is a rivalry between Lady La Gloria representing the Dominican factory and her "darker rival twin" representing the Honduran factory.

Chapter 3: The Lady La Gloria blend and with an Ecuadorian Habano-based blend. Chapter 4: The darker Rival Twin's blend with a Honduran Rosado Oscuro wrapper. Both cigars are a large 8 x 52 vitola. The packaging features two compartments held together by a magnet. One compartment contains 12 cigars of Chapter 3 and the other contains 12 cigars of Chapter 4.

My father Connecticut

Known by many as the full-bodied master, Jose “Pepin” Garcia strays from the norm in his newest endeavor. And it’s no surprise that My Father Connecticut is still damn tasty, despite its much mellower character. A wonderfully blended mild to medium-bodied beauty that is certainly not lacking in flavor.
Starting from the cold draw, the carefully selected Nicaraguan Corojo 99’ binder and Nicaraguan Habano and Criollo long-fillers are noticeable, delivering slightly sweet and earthy nuances. The pristine Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper can be deceiving, having a refined spice lingering throughout. A thoroughly complex smoke, My Father Connecticut secures its spot right alongside the other countless 90+ rated achievements credited to the Garcia family name.  
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