Ok, here goes my first review...
As a rule, I smoke smaller cigars. Coronas and Robustos usually. An occasional Toro (my everyday smoke is a Flor de Oliva Toro), but never any bigger than that. I guess I lack the testicular authority to handle those without feeling a little queasy.
Anyway, I went to the cigar shop with the intention of getting a Padron 2000 maduro and a La Gloria Cubana Wavell. They were out of both. So I picked up an old favorite, the Padron Delicias maduro. I decided to try something new also, and picked up the CAO Brazilia Piranha. Didn't really know what to expect, since I haven't read too much about these, but I did know they were popular. Now I see why.
I got home and took the cello off. Immediately I could tell this was gong to be a good cigar. The smell was fantastic! The wrapper felt really nice, firm and kinda oily. I lit it up and took the first draw. That's a spicy meatball! I've been looking for a good spicy cigar lately, and I think I may have found it. Strong coffee flavors too. If I had a coffee maker, I would have made a pot. Instead I made some hot Earl Grey tea. It really complements the smoke well. Not quite halfway through the cigar, it lost some of the spiciness in exchange for a more earthy flavor, and still that good coffee taste, very characteristic of Nicaraguan tobacco in my experience. I had a slight burn problem about 2.5" left, but purging solved it. Big thick smoke all the way through. Unless something really drastic happens, I'll smoke this to the nub. And I'll definitely buy more.
edit: should have finished the cigar before I posted this! It had a really nice leathery finish. Very tasty!
As a rule, I smoke smaller cigars. Coronas and Robustos usually. An occasional Toro (my everyday smoke is a Flor de Oliva Toro), but never any bigger than that. I guess I lack the testicular authority to handle those without feeling a little queasy.
Anyway, I went to the cigar shop with the intention of getting a Padron 2000 maduro and a La Gloria Cubana Wavell. They were out of both. So I picked up an old favorite, the Padron Delicias maduro. I decided to try something new also, and picked up the CAO Brazilia Piranha. Didn't really know what to expect, since I haven't read too much about these, but I did know they were popular. Now I see why.
I got home and took the cello off. Immediately I could tell this was gong to be a good cigar. The smell was fantastic! The wrapper felt really nice, firm and kinda oily. I lit it up and took the first draw. That's a spicy meatball! I've been looking for a good spicy cigar lately, and I think I may have found it. Strong coffee flavors too. If I had a coffee maker, I would have made a pot. Instead I made some hot Earl Grey tea. It really complements the smoke well. Not quite halfway through the cigar, it lost some of the spiciness in exchange for a more earthy flavor, and still that good coffee taste, very characteristic of Nicaraguan tobacco in my experience. I had a slight burn problem about 2.5" left, but purging solved it. Big thick smoke all the way through. Unless something really drastic happens, I'll smoke this to the nub. And I'll definitely buy more.
edit: should have finished the cigar before I posted this! It had a really nice leathery finish. Very tasty!
