CAO AMERICA
I believe the size is called the “Potomac”. It was a fatty, about 5 inches by 56 ring gauge, and beautifully constructed. I had been saving this one for at least six months, and what better day than the 4th of July to smoke it?
I managed to cut this fatty with my biggest guillotine cutter, and paired it with some Remy Martin V.S.O.P cognac. Initially, this smoke reminded me of the Sopranos cigar, but I quickly realized it really couldn’t hold a candle to the Sopranos stick. Later, the flavor became more reminiscent of a Brazilia, but again, not as much flavor. Mostly, it gave off a “tangy” flavor.
The cigar burned fairly well, with only a couple minor touch-ups needed. However, I was disappointed with the lack of flavor and complexity, and the volume of smoke was quite anemic as well. Overall, I would rate this one about 6 out of 10, whereas I would rate the Brazilia an 8, and the Sopranos a 9 1/2.
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