CAO America
For the 4th of July, I figured I would sit down with a CAO America. So far they haven’t let me down. Let’s see how it does tonight.
Size: 5X56
Wrapper: Connecticut (double)
Binder: Brazil
Filler: Nicaragua/Dominican/Italy/USA
First Third:
This cigar is well within the medium body range. The smoke was smooth and easily passed though the sinuses. There was a thick nutty flavor during this third. But there is something more, and I had trouble pinpointing what it was. The burn line was wavy, and I found myself correcting it quite a bit.
Second Third:
The thick nutty flavor continued through out this third. A nice coffee flavor came in to the picture. The body still remained within the medium range. Again, I had to keep correcting the burn line. Not a big deal, but I am pretty picky about that kind of stuff.
Last Third:
The final third basically went like the second. The only change was the body increased to the upper medium range. Other then that, I couldn’t pick up any change.
Conclusion:
I liked this smoke and I will definitely smoke more. It’s not a complex cigar, but the thick tastes kept me interested. My only complaint was the constant correcting of the burn line. I’d say give the CAO America a try.
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Tom July 8th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Now that I think of it… During a YQMA episode we all smoked an America. I had a crazy burn then too. I can’t remember if the other guys did either. It’s an annoyance to an otherwise good smoke.