Cigar Reviewed: CAO Brazilia

Smoked at: The Tobacco Company - 829 Q State St, Hoover Plaza, Lemoyne, PA 17043

This CAO Brazilia Amazon was a really nice smoke until the last third, where some very bitter leather notes took full stage. I think a different beverage pairing might dull the bitterness somewhat, but as it was, it was a difficult finish to enjoy.

The first 2/3 of the stick gave old leather and espresso notes, with an occasional hit of breadiness. Very pleasant flavors, and paired nicely with a Cherry Coke until the final third, where the bitterness took center stage.

Draw was great with no tool needed, the burn was even, needing no touch-ups, and it's a very pretty cigar to look at. Well-constructed and capped, with a solid feel in the hand.

All told, this cigar still smoked like a champ, and if you love leather notes and bitterness, you'll really dig this stick!