Kid Montana
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Back in April I went in on a box split with another guy here where I work and I've smoked my half down to the last three or four. The CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon has a Nicaraguan filler and binder with an African Cameroon wrapper. I enjoyed one this morning.
Temperature: 105 degrees Fahrenheit (shade)
Ambient RH: 15%
Wind: 10mph from the SW
Sunny with light haze - Iraqi summer style
This cigar has fairly light heft and is not tightly packed with a mild sponginess not from over humidification but just because its not very tighlty packed. It has a mild box press and a mottled medium and dark brown wrapper with only very light veins. Because I know this is a loose drawing cigar, I used the smallest punch on my Swiss Army knife punch tool and punched a snowman on the double cap.
The CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon stays very consistent and doesn't transform as you smoke it down. This cigar most reminds me of an unsweeted cappuchino however there is a bit more bitterness than I'd perfer. The bitter flavors are subtle and not enough to ruin your enjoyment but they do make a dent. A rich creaminess occasionally comes through which is a delight. This cigar has no pepper or spice in the first half though towards the nub you will detect a bit on the tip of your tongue. The Cameroon resembles a Padron in that it has a darker profile with zero sweetness like you'd find in something by Arturo Fuente. I'm afraid I'm not enough of a taster to describe the flavor profile more colorfully.
The cigar burns fitfully, never canoeing but does not burn even. The ash is salt and pepper, a little chunky, and holds on for only slightly more than 1". I can't comment on the smoke on account of the wind.
Overall I've enjoyed my half-box though I don't think I will be purchasing many anytime soon. At about $7 each by the box this is a fairly expensive smoke for what it isn't and there are more enjoyable flavor profiles to be had for less. I recommend buying in fivers or purchasing when somebody has some sort of special sale.
I personally prefer a tigher cigar with a tad more complexity.
K.M. Score: 3.5 (out of 5)
Temperature: 105 degrees Fahrenheit (shade)
Ambient RH: 15%
Wind: 10mph from the SW
Sunny with light haze - Iraqi summer style
This cigar has fairly light heft and is not tightly packed with a mild sponginess not from over humidification but just because its not very tighlty packed. It has a mild box press and a mottled medium and dark brown wrapper with only very light veins. Because I know this is a loose drawing cigar, I used the smallest punch on my Swiss Army knife punch tool and punched a snowman on the double cap.
The CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon stays very consistent and doesn't transform as you smoke it down. This cigar most reminds me of an unsweeted cappuchino however there is a bit more bitterness than I'd perfer. The bitter flavors are subtle and not enough to ruin your enjoyment but they do make a dent. A rich creaminess occasionally comes through which is a delight. This cigar has no pepper or spice in the first half though towards the nub you will detect a bit on the tip of your tongue. The Cameroon resembles a Padron in that it has a darker profile with zero sweetness like you'd find in something by Arturo Fuente. I'm afraid I'm not enough of a taster to describe the flavor profile more colorfully.
The cigar burns fitfully, never canoeing but does not burn even. The ash is salt and pepper, a little chunky, and holds on for only slightly more than 1". I can't comment on the smoke on account of the wind.
Overall I've enjoyed my half-box though I don't think I will be purchasing many anytime soon. At about $7 each by the box this is a fairly expensive smoke for what it isn't and there are more enjoyable flavor profiles to be had for less. I recommend buying in fivers or purchasing when somebody has some sort of special sale.
I personally prefer a tigher cigar with a tad more complexity.
K.M. Score: 3.5 (out of 5)
