These photos were taken at our event AVO Fusion and sushi on 23 August 2026.

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We had the immense pleasure of sharing with you a truly extraordinary gastronomic experience centred around a unique pairing: cigar-smoked sushi, created to accompany a tasting of the AVO Expresivo at L’Instinct Amazonia restaurant.

On the programme were three cigars — a AVO Expresivo, a AVO XO or Classic, and a AVO Puritos — paired with a selection of Japanese creations featuring surprising flavours. The tasting included 15 different types of sushi, including delicious creations featuring cigar-smoked salmon, as well as a live cooking demonstration featuring cigar-smoked nigiri prepared right there in front of the guests. The experience continued with a cigar-smoked salmon ceviche, served with Caribbean leche, followed by a salmon tataki with black sesame, pickles and a touch of chilli oil, also delicately cigar-smoked.

As for drinks, and to round off this sensory journey, two signature cocktails – the Yuzu and the White Russian – accompanied this fusion of gastronomy, mixology and the world of cigars. A unique experience in which the aromas of the cigar blended with those of the cuisine to create a pairing that was as daring as it was unforgettable.

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