# CAO Brazilia Review #83 by Chip Hardbody

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. By Chip Hardbody on October 13 2022 9:53:36 PM

- **Cigar:** [CAO Brazilia](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/brazilia/)
- **Reviewed by:** Chip Hardbody
- **Date:** October 14, 2022
- **Rating:** 4 out of 5
- **Smoked at:** [The Tobacco Company - 829 Q State St, Hoover Plaza, Lemoyne, PA 17043](https://www.cigarworld.com/locator/location/the-tobacco-company/)

## Excellent Story With A Bitter End

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!