The Blaze Report: CAO Orellana Cigar.

Brand Profile: Spice, Dark Fruit, Leather

Vitola (Size): 6″ x 52

Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra – Binder: Nicaragua – Filler: Brazilian Braganca, Brazilian Fuma en Corda, Honduran, Nicaraguan

CAO Amazon Series tobacco from the Amazon Rain Forest.  The trilogy created by General Cigar Co.  There were some noticeable oils and a rich looking veiny appearance.  Cut and light there’s some earthy and some dark chocolate noticed, Some sweetness with aroma that filled the room with very rich tobacco note and some cocoa tones. Amazing draw while the Orellana just keeps getting better.  In the final third the cigar began to make a move from medium to full.  Overall an outstanding cigar with a solid medium to full body with a long flavorful finish.

Making the Grade

1. Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes,  2. Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes   Does it have complexity?  Yes,  3. How consistent was the strength level ? Outstanding in the final third 4. What makes this cigar different or special? The detail in the wrapper  5. Did the cigar produce spice? Yes 6. Did the flavors match the description? Yes,  7.  Did the strength match the description? Yes medium to full,  8. Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes.

Final Grade