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The specs:
CAO Criollo Pato – 4 7/8” x 50 (robusto)
Nicaraguan puro
Humi time: 3 mos
Beverage: sparkling water
Price: about $3, courtesy of Satan's cigar site
Prelight: I really like the appearance of this little robusto with its cute pigtail cap, which often signifies a loving construction. The wrapper is a deep brown, smooth and veinless, with a mushroom-colored label that's subtle and understated. The aroma was subtle, too, with some cedar. Firm and well-filled to the touch, the cap sliced easily and cleanly. The cold draw was spot on, easy with just a bit of resistance.
Burn: An easy light led to a perfect burn. Straight and true all the way through the smoke, the burn produced a firm ash that held very well and tipped off in chunks of at least an inch. The smoke was cool throughout, even to the nub, with a deliciously sweet aroma. I smoked this at a relaxed pace, for more than an hour.
Flavor: Medium in body, this cigar has a subtle complexity that I really enjoyed. I found coffee and toffee, almonds and chestnuts, with some faint sweetness on the finish. It's not one of those cigars that hits you over the head with power and spice; the Criollo Pato is more about whiispering in your ear and coyly offering up its flavors. Take your time with this one, and enjoy the cool complex smoke.
Overall: Fantastic. One of the best CAOs I've had, and definitely not my last.
CAO Criollo Pato – 4 7/8” x 50 (robusto)
Nicaraguan puro
Humi time: 3 mos
Beverage: sparkling water
Price: about $3, courtesy of Satan's cigar site
Prelight: I really like the appearance of this little robusto with its cute pigtail cap, which often signifies a loving construction. The wrapper is a deep brown, smooth and veinless, with a mushroom-colored label that's subtle and understated. The aroma was subtle, too, with some cedar. Firm and well-filled to the touch, the cap sliced easily and cleanly. The cold draw was spot on, easy with just a bit of resistance.
Burn: An easy light led to a perfect burn. Straight and true all the way through the smoke, the burn produced a firm ash that held very well and tipped off in chunks of at least an inch. The smoke was cool throughout, even to the nub, with a deliciously sweet aroma. I smoked this at a relaxed pace, for more than an hour.
Flavor: Medium in body, this cigar has a subtle complexity that I really enjoyed. I found coffee and toffee, almonds and chestnuts, with some faint sweetness on the finish. It's not one of those cigars that hits you over the head with power and spice; the Criollo Pato is more about whiispering in your ear and coyly offering up its flavors. Take your time with this one, and enjoy the cool complex smoke.
Overall: Fantastic. One of the best CAOs I've had, and definitely not my last.