There’s a new AVO line this year, box-pressed and with Nicaraguan leaves, and while neither is a first for the AVO brand, this will be the first time either has happened in a regular production line. That line is AVO Syncro Nicaragua. The four-vitola release draws inspiration from the idea of synchronizing Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco, similar to synchronizing different instruments to create music. As for the blend, it uses a darker Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Dominican binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua’s Ometepe and Olancho, Peru. It is offered in four sizes: Short Robusto (4 x 52, $7.90), Robusto (5 x 50, $8.90), Toro (6 x 54, $9.90) and Special Toro (6 x 60, $10.90). “Experience the thrill of surprising notes from diverse cultures! AVO Syncro brings new and exciting blends to delight today’s aficionados,” said Charles Awad, svp global marketing & innovation for Oettinger Davidoff AG, in a press release. “The fusion of tobaccos from various origins allows the creation of new and surprising taste experiences that will, in the AVO way, generate memorable sharing moments,” he added. Late last year, a makeover for AVO was announced, something that included removing over half the SKUs in the existing portfolio. ...
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