Reviews
Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2026
Lovely flavor, perfect blend. Great condition. All round superb cigar!
Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2026
Classic looking Cuban, smooth, tan brown, slightly oily habano wrapper, some veins but still smooth and good looking, nice dual bands, kinda shouty and flashy but not garish or embarrassingly overkill.
Cut with a single V the cold draw was a touch tight; however, once lit it drew beautifully producing huge amounts of thick, cool white smoke on each draw with the bonus of virtually nothing in between. Burn line was a touch wavey but it never needed correcting, ash looked flaky but held for a good half inch.
Light bodied with absolutely no strength, some gentle roasted pecan upfront alongside dry leather and light earthy notes, has a nice residual creamy sweetness throughout with just a subtle ramp up of existing flavours to finish.
Would actually make a great introduction to Cuban cigars for a relative beginner. Also nice to have a regular production Cuban that isn't plugged/unsmokeable/falls apart, or otherwise a complete disaster.
Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2026
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.
.JPG "Fratello Classico Fuoco Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Friday 22 May, 2026
Got this as a mystery cigar a couple of months ago (only getting around to it now as I don't get the chance to smoke that often). I'm very new to smoking cigars but here's my 2 cents - construction was solid, verging on tight. I used my perfecdraw tool once and and that loosened it up well. Ash held up very well too, and it was bordering hard to ash, creating a pyramid when I did. Aroma off the smoke is very rich and pleasant.
First 3rd was actually very bitter and tasted almost burned, not sure where the comments on creaminess came from, but I struggled to taste much at this point other than strong smoke. Retrohale was spicy and little else.
The second 3rd smoothed out and my palate got tastes of wood and some sweetness which was quite pleasant. It needed a couple of touch-ups at this point as it started to burn unevenly.
Never managed the final third as the strength suddenly kicked my ass out of nowhere like I owed it money, and I couldn't finish it haha. It lasted about an hour for me to this point, but I probably should have slowed down due to the strength..
Date Added: Thursday 21 May, 2026
Initially 2 star but the final third bumped it to 3. A bit of a spice to it which lasted at the back of the throat through the first and second thirds. A little too sharp for me and definitely delivers a kick. I much preferred the smoother creamy profile in the final third which maintained even with the heat at the end. An even burn and a little tight at first but no issues. Not for me but if you like spice and white pepper, this may be what you're after.
Date Added: Thursday 21 May, 2026
Enjoyed this blend in it’s 5cl variety. Very smooth and enjoyable on the palette. Hints of spice and other delectable notes. Glad I tried this brand. I look forward to purchasing the full size product soon.
