Cu-Avana

Cu-Avana blends Cuban flair with Dominican mildness, a mild to medium-bodied cigar that went through something of a revival under the blending hand of Manuel Quesada, the hall-of-fame maker behind Fonseca and Licenciados. Quesada's involvement lent it immediate credibility, and the smooth, pleasant profile he crafted made it an easy recommendation for enthusiasts who wanted a refined everyday smoke without a lot of intensity. It has become difficult to find in recent years and its current production status is uncertain.