Jul 8 2011

CAO La Traviata

Wow, what a great cigar. The reviews say this was designed to mimick a pre-nationalization Havana. From my experience of real Cubans, I believe it does so, minus the authentic natural Cuban-sweetness found in the real deal.

But this is highly enjoyable. For a full-bodied cigar, it’s well tamed, quite smooth and only the hint of spiceyness. With an overlaying tobaccony taste, there’s a nice underlying molasses-sweetness to it and just a hint of nuttyness.

Not too strong, not bland, and a great aroma, I’d love to get more of these, but so far the major online retailers don’t have any left! I need to remember what shop I purchased this from.