First, the 2010 AVO Limited Edition "AVO LE10" is now in stock. ONLY 6,000 BOXES OF TEN CIGARS PRODUCED FOR WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION. It features a beautiful sun-grown wrapper from Ecuador, combined with Dominican Ligero fillers and a Sumatra binder from Mexico. At 5½” with a 55-ring gauge, it is undoubtedly full-bodied, but its strength is neither aggressive nor offensive. It is rich and complex yet round. Though absolutely ready to smoke now, it will no doubt be a cigar that will withstand the test of time in a humidor and develop further in aging. Each box sells for $155 plus applicable taxes.

We also have very limited quantities of the 2009 AVO Limited Edition Compañero and the 2008 AVO Limited Edition Tesoro, which with two years of age has become even more creamy, smooth and balanced.

**FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, WE WILL INCLUDE A 5-CIGAR HARD CASE TRAVEL HUMIDOR BY XIKAR WITH THE AVO LOGO ON IT FREE WITH THE PURCHASE OF A BOX OF AVO LIMITED EDITION CIGARS.

Also, we've just received in the Zino Platinum Scepter Series Master Edition 2010. ONLY 1,000 BOXES AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES. 5 1/4" x 50, this beautiful Robusto smokes with a medium to full body and medium strength with a unique brightness to its rich flavor. The cigar features filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua and Honduras, a Connecticut Broadleaf Binder, and a special sun-grown Criollo wrapper from Ecuador. We also have a few 3 packs left of the 2008 Zino Platinum Crown Series Limited Edition in the Barrel (6" x 60) and the Chubby Especial (5 1/8" x 61 Perfecto) as well the 2009 Limited Edition Crown Series Emperor Edition – a stout Robusto, massively full with a long finish.

Davidoff Puro Belicoso
Full body, but one that is balanced and sophisticated. Velvety with easy spice.

Davidoff Puro Perfecto
Short Perfecto with great spice and earth. Rich Espresso Note.

2009 Davidoff 702
An incredible rich Churchill format. Hints of earth/leather. Special Hybrid Wrapper.

2008 Davidoff Robusto Extra
Full bodied yet creamy. VERY complex.

2007 Davidoff Puro Robusto
Spicy yet balanced. Solid tobacco flavors with complex notes of tea and coffee.

Call the store for more information!

Michael Herklots' Annual Birthday Fundraiser

It's that time again for my annual birthday party/fundraiser event. This is the 6th year I'm raising money for my high school Alma Mater, Killingly High School in Danielson, CT. Since 2005, my birthday event has raised over $70,000 for the Learning for Life Fund, which helps supplement, the costs of KHS's School-to-Career program. http://www.killinglyschools.org/
 
It's a small town public school that's funded by a very limited education budget financed by generous yet maxed-out taxpayers, many on fixed incomes. This past year has been incredibly challenging for them to maintain programs, and even provide adequate resources like computers. They were only able to do so because of the funding this event generates through your support and generosity. The Killingly High School "Learning for Life" Fund directly supports the "Career Pathways" program and "School to Career" program that helps in the transition from high school to the next step in these young peoples' lives, whether further education or directly into a trade. It really is amazing to see how far this money goes. Here is the most recent Newsletter for the Learning for Life Fund:
 
2009_December_Learning_for_Life_Newsletter_PDF.pdf
 

This year I'm hosting two events:


Monday, May 3, 2010
The Carnegie Club, New York
6:00-10:00pm 

Admission: Donation
 
Please join us for this great get together of friends, family, manufacturers and cigar enthusiasts from around the world.  Plenty of cigars will be on hand to enjoy and an incredible raffle and auction will be held as always. Appropriate attire required.
 

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Grand Havana Room, New York
6:00pm Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner

Admission: $ 300 per person

Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased in advance by calling Davidoff Madison Avenue New York at 212-823-6383
 
Award winning wines and cigars will be served throughout the evening, as well as a live and silent auction. Seating will be extremely limited for this event. Appropriate attire required.
 
For the last two years we've broken $30,000 each year and I'm hopeful and confident this year will be our best year yet! Special heartfelt thanks to all the manufacturers and friends who donate all of the products for the impressive auction and raffle every year.
 
Here's my blog on last year's event.   fifth annual birthday partyfundraiser