What a difference a draw makes. I had really hated the last one I had of these. However this 4th cigar I tried in the CAO commerative box was not pressed like the one I had tried previously. I hugely enjoyed this smoke and had great flavor. This is now in my get a box of these smokes. Definitely will feel the cigar for how tight it feels though, because that does seem to make a difference on enjoyment.
Worldofcigarsblog.com gave it a 90 out of 100 and had this to say:The CAO Cameroon L'anniversaire Belicoso is one of the few box pressed cigars i have smoked in a long time. Somehow, i prefer the round shape. The pressed ones just do not sit so well on my fingers. Blame the fingers.
Anyway, the cigar is very beautiful. The veinless wrapper shines in golden leather colours and the rolling and construction seem to be almost flawless. And that really shows and feels in the draw and burn.
I have always liked the Belicoso/Piramide vitolas, as they usually have great draw and they allow the tobacco to burn cool and even, simultaniously focusing the flavours towards the tapering end...
Flavourwise, the CAO Cameroon Belicoso is a great cigar. It has a certain "honesty" in its essence. On the milder side, the cigar offers some profound earthy flavours, combined with a sideline of spices. Toss in the sweet tastes of caramel and roasted sugar and there you have it. Nicely balanced, interesting cigar, with enough character and depth to receive a high score.
Origin: Nigaragua
Construction 19/20
Appearance 17/20
Smoke/Ash 7/10
Burn 19/20
Draw 20/20
Aroma 8/10 (8,8,7)
TOTAL POINTS 90/100
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