It’s that time of year where the buzz begins to grow on the release of the Avo Limited Edition. As has been custom with the past releases the cigar will make it’s debut on Avo Uvezian’s birthday. He celebrates his 85th birthday on March 22nd, 2011.

Update: According to Edward Simon, brand manager for Avo Cigars this years release will be come in a 10 count box. The size this time around is a diadema and it will be the most limited release to date. According to Edward Simon, “5000 boxes for us market, 8000 worldwide due to limited availability of wrapper leaf big enough to roll diademas shape”

As more information comes out we will be sure to report it, including the dates of the Avo Tour. We will be at the NYC Launch which will take place at the Grand Havana Room. Tickets for this event go on sale next week at Davidoff Madison Avenue, Davidoff Columbus Circle and De La Concha.

Buckhead Cigar in Georgia is now taking pre-orders on this cigar. $157.50 Shipping Included. Call them @ (404) 844-0400

Avo Limited Edition 2011: 85th

Avo Limited Edition 2011: 85th

Photos courtesy of @avocigars twitter account.

Official Press Release: http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/03/14/news-avo-85th-le-2011/