CAO Mx2 Gordo: Review

Wrapper(s): outer Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro; inner wrapper Brazilian

Fillers: Nicaragua, Honduras, Peru, and Dominican Republic

Size: 6 x 60

Off the Light: full soil earth and an almost burnt coffee note.  The smoke is heavy in weight.  As the smoke continues I notice a touch of pink peppercorn spice. 

Mid-point: The slightly burnt coffee is still brewing, the soil earthiness is thick, and there is a bitter note picking up.  There is a bit of campfire ash.  It has been such a long time since I have smoked one of these Mx2 that I forgot about this strong bitter note.  The mouthfeel is a fine steel wool like. 

Down the Stretch: get the big boy pants on.  The bitter note is strong and is getting tough on the swallow.  Burnt coffee, burnt forest floor, campfire ash.  Make sure you are outside when smoking this baby because you’ll need the fresh air.

My Strength Rating: 9