Review Notes: A colorful band adorns this dark and well-rolled cigar. Other than a slightly firm draw, it smokes extremely well with a consistent, even burn, solid ash, and lots of aromatic smoke; it performs well even down at the last 1 1/2 inch. It's a hearty smoke, with earthy spices and dark cherry and licorice flavors; fairly complex and definitely balanced. Medium to full-bodied, with a long tangy finish and a small buzz afterwords. This Italia line, just like every other CAO, has its own distinctive character which I found quite enjoyable.