| OCCASION: Weekend | PRICE: $8.64 |
| BRAND: CAO America | |
| GAUGE: 54 | LENGTH: 6 - 1/4" |
| SHAPE NAME: Monument | |
| FILLER: Nicaragua,Dominican Republic/Italy/USA | |
| BINDER: Brazil | WRAPPER: Connecticut (double) |
| APPEARANCE: A patriotic band and edge collar nicely complements the lighter shade grown Connecticut pinstripe that runs around the length of the cigar. The wrapper leaves were a deep, dark and rich chocolaty brown. Some of the wrapper leaves had broken off near where the the band was attached but otherwise the wrappers were flawless. |
| CONSTRUCTION: The cigar was firm for the entire length and the cap was nicely wrapped with no lumps or bunches. |
| DRAW: | ||
| START: great | 1/2: great | 3/4: great |
| BURN: | ||
| START: even | 1/2: even | 3/4: even |
| TASTING NOTES: There was a bit of a peppery taste at the beginning that quickly evolved itho a woody taste. Minor hints of leather and roasted nuts went well with my Sumatra Blend coffee. The cigar was a smooth experience with no harsh tarry aftertaste. The taste was consistent for the entire cigar. |
| OTHER NOTES: The aroma was pleasant and produced a good amount of smoke. The draw was great throughout, even to the nub and the burn remained even. Picked this one up at Shades of Havana. The tobacconist there was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and supplies great and unpretentious boutique cigars. |
| EVALUATION: I was really hoping this would be a great cigar. One that could become my go to cigar and I could feel comfortable handing out to folks for special occasions. Unfortunately, for the price, this cigar fell short. I now know why a local tobacconist only carries them around this time of the year. |
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