07-01-2006, 12:19 PM
Just had one of these with about 9 months of age on it. I've had a handful of these fresh, and thought they were too harsh. At 9 months, there's still a bit harsh, but not to an annoying extent. I don't really expect CAOs to age well, but some time does this cigar some good.
The burn was perfect. I thought the wrapper was a little hard and thick, but it helped the cigar stay together as the head softened up. The flavors were all there. I wasn't paying too much attention, but it was a good leathery cigar, with some cocoa and a hint of nutmeg. There was plenty of depth beyond that, but as I said, I wasn't paying too much attention.
Overall, it was very full bodied and satisfying. Fairly pricey - maybe not worth the extra couple of $$. I doubt I'll ever buy a box of them, but I'll probably grab a handful of these cigars every now and then.
The burn was perfect. I thought the wrapper was a little hard and thick, but it helped the cigar stay together as the head softened up. The flavors were all there. I wasn't paying too much attention, but it was a good leathery cigar, with some cocoa and a hint of nutmeg. There was plenty of depth beyond that, but as I said, I wasn't paying too much attention.
Overall, it was very full bodied and satisfying. Fairly pricey - maybe not worth the extra couple of $$. I doubt I'll ever buy a box of them, but I'll probably grab a handful of these cigars every now and then.