Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2026
by Paul
£14.50
I've been smoking various Cubans and new world blends on and off for years, but I'm far from a seasoned cigar smoker. However, I do feel the need to vent a little about this CAO.
From first light I felt like I was sucking through a tire inflator needle, once we got going it started canoeing immediately. I don't like to give up and over the years I've become quite adept at saving cigars with little touch ups here and there, this took several. I felt like I was managing an industrial accident.
The wrapper started to break up towards the second third and by the end it started to resemble a Cadburys flake.
The only redeeming factor was the flavour was quite nice with a coffee liqueur.
I'll be avoiding CAO for a little while, but never say never. If I feel like a challenge again, I'll give one a second chance.