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Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Box Press
By Jesse | June 20, 2008 |
Company: CAO Cigars
Line: Brazilia
Vitola: Box Press (Robusto) 5 1/2 X 55
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Brazilia
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Flavor: Full
Strength: Medium
Price: $98.60 (Box of 20)
I’m finally getting around to reviewing one of my go to cigars, the CAO Brazilia. This is actually the first time I’ve smoked the new Box Press. I was a bit worried because many of the other reviews I read complained about the burn on this cigar.
Construction: Like almost every CAO I’ve smoked, this cigar is beautiful. The Brazilian wrapper is almost black with a nice oily sheen to it. The cigar has a slight give to it, but no glaring soft spots. The prelight draw was easy and had a surprising amount of flavor in it, but I couldn’t quite place it.
The burn got a touch ugly here.
Burn: This cigar burned very well for me, I only had to touch it up once. The ash held on very well, only coming loose when I tapped it off.
The burn evened out nicely with a little touch up.
Flavor: Tall and tan and young and lovely… err wait I think that is a song. Right off the bat this cigar hits you with a blast of black pepper, but that soon mellows out and moves into the background. Wood, earth and coffee come to the forefront. The cigar also had a smooth creaminess about it, making it very easy to smoke. Around the half way point towards the start of the final third the cigar picked up a rich dark chocolate flavor. With about an inch or so left the cigar went from neglect so I laid it to rest.
Verdict: I didn’t have the severe burn issues I had other people mention, but it did require a couple touch ups. I still love the Brazilia line and definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a full flavored cigar. You may also want to check Alex’s review of the CAO Brazilia Gol!
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Tags: Brazil, CAO Cigars, Cigar Reviews, Nicaragua
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June 20th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
The Brazilia is such a good cigar. I haven’t tried all the different sizes yet, but I really love this cigar. Definitely one of my favourites lately.
June 20th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Awesome review! I know you spelled it for me on Twitter but for the losers not on Twitter can you give us a spelling of that $40 rum?
June 20th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Jerry the rum is Zaya and I listed it in my Five Rums to Pair with Cigars.
June 20th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Great Review of my fav line… Keep up the videos I think they are the wave of the future.
June 21st, 2008 at 9:10 pm
My Friday and Saturday cigar go to. Nice, spot on review.
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August 4th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Yes sir the Brazillia is an excellent cigar my favorite is the parhana!
July 8th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
You really can’t go wrong with a Brazillia CAO. It is one of my go-to cigars. Enjoy My Friends. Life is still good.