CAO VR Full Fathom 5: Review

Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Arapiraca

Fillers: Nicaraguan and Mexican

Size: 5.5x55 box press

Off the Light: Charcoal and burnt woody notes dominate on the first few puffs.  As the experience moves along the strong notes smooth out a little and open up to some solid black pepper, brown spice, and a solid earthy flavor.  This is full bodied.  The texture is thick and heavy on the palate. 

Mid-point: This cigar has one fast burn going and I am a slow smoker.  The body has settled down to a good medium to medium-full strength.  The flavors seem to have some complexity going on here with a dark roast coffee, a nice touch of mocha, a pleasing spice, and rich soil earthy notes. 

I am enjoying this smoke with a quality Fuller’s London Porter. 

Down the Stretch: As the cigar burns into the final third the mouthfeel has a much smoother feel than the first third.  The notes are richer and there is a hint of creaminess to the mouthfeel.  The roasted coffee and soil earthy notes dominate at this point in the ballgame. 

This cigar has an excellent finish.  Overall, very tasty and complex.  The flavors are plentiful and the body changes throughout the smoking experience.