Review Notes: AGE, this Stick like most of the CAO Maduros needs time in the humidor. Some say a minimum of 6 months I say at least 8. I knew that and gave the one I'm reviewing today 9 months. It tasted as good as it looked. I've smoked these without any significant time in the humidor so I can vouch that then they are only "okay". With proper aging the sweet-cocoa flavor that is almost like chocolate candy. The burn and draw were good and it was a beautiful stick. These are a little pricey, but well worth it. I wish I had bought more!

Review Notes: Some minor wrapper variations, fairly solid, acceptable draw, reasonable taste, and not a bad price. All fine, but nothing special.

Review Notes: Just like the robusto, but sweeter if anything. Very oily wrapper, even burn, tight draw. Oozed maduro goodness (literally, the oils seeped out and over-moistened the tip). Around the band, a little loose, so the flatter design easily bent between the fingures. Enjoyed with a friend and we both agreed the taste was the epidemy of what a maduro should be. Definately should have been more thoroughly packed. But like any other CAO Maduro, will try again, and again...

Review Notes: At first sight, this stick is box pressed, with a dark, oily wrapper. The first flavors to engage the palate are cocoa and leather. However, the leather is more acidic/bitter than usual leather flavors...the leather remains dominate 1/2 way through, until it finally mellows. Throughout, there were slight nuances of expresso, cocoa, and chocolate. I love the entire line of C.A.O, however, I felt as if this maduro was only average, and didn't live up to the name/reputation of C.A.O. However, I have two of thses smoke's handy, I will certainly try the other one's before being convinced. Conversely, the appearance, construction, and burn(the ash was white and tight) are certainly C.A.O caliber.

Review Notes: Lovely box pressed,with maduro wrapper.This cigar has nice draw and burn with long white ash.lt has anise,black cherry and fennel flavors. lt's chewy,earthy with leather and oily cocoa notes.The final has a cinnamon.lt starts poorly but improves with each puffs.A little complex cigar.Medium bodied.