Shape: Robusto
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Strength: Full
Price: $6.80 online
This week I purchased some nice cigars produced by CAO. The first stick in the of the group that I enjoyed is the Brazilian Gol!.
The stick has a wonderful sheen emanating from the dark maduro wrapper. There are a few veins on the cigar adding to the it's beauty, and after cutting the cap the quality of the construction remains true. The prelight draw is silky smooth, and delivers flavors of wood, leather, and nut. The foot toasts quickly and evenly, and the first draw delivers a pleasant smoke laced with peppery spice. The spice remains one of the dominant flavors for the first few draws, lending some strength to the mild flavors at the start. As the first 3rd nears completion, the spice fades to the background and a more powerful smoke quickly develops moving it well into the full flavor realm. I come quickly to the realization that this is one of the strongest cigars I have ever smoked.
Moving through the second 3rd the complexity of the flavors begin to build. Heavy wood and leather flavors are accented by a mild mocha note and the beginning of some coffee on the outer edge. These strong flavors and deep complexity develop further during the final 3rd, but with a substantial increase in the coffee to that of a dark roast. The spice continues its presence on the pallet, and deep toasted malt builds in to the blend. As the end of the cigar nears I become fully aware of the definition of a full strength maduro cigar.
Being that I am still fairly new to cigars, this one tested my will to the end. It is a fabulous smoke on occasion if you frequent cigars, but it may not be a good choice for lighter smokers. CAO makes some great cigars, and this full flavor maduro hits the quality standards dead center.
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