Happy Birthday to Avo Uvezian who turned 82 in march.
The 5¾" x 50 Avo L.E. '08 Tesoro is seamlessly rolled in an Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper that shimmers with a gorgeous blonde hue from head to foot. The capped popped off perfectly and the pre-light draw tasted like fresh baked bread seasoned with nutmeg. It was so tasty we just let it hang in our mouth and savored it for a few minutes.
Once lit, the cigar took on an entirely different dimension from its pre-light state. The smoke was medium to full in body, very smooth, and dominated by strong oak and cedar wood flavors with a splash of spice on the finish. The cigar wasn't as complex as we expected, but it was very consistent.
We still recommend the Avo LE '08 Tesoro as a "must try" and if we can get our hands on another, we'll tuck it away for a while and come back to it with a follow-up review.
Since all Avo Anniversary cigars are made in very limited edition, We advise picking up some singles or a box sooner rather than later. Note also that they are sold only in B&M cigar stores.
