Smoke-N-Spirits

“Evening Smoke”The CAO America Monument is a fine smoke; it’s a little mellow but well-rounded and tasty. The construction was appealing with it’s classy pin stripe and minimal veins. The stick felt great and was just begging to be smoked.

Unfortunately, the burn was rough right from the start. The cigar had an inconsistent area on one side which caused the burn to be constantly uneven. The ash actually split in the affected area. Hopefully you can see the odd canyon that formed within the ash in the pictures. Despite the continual wrestling match with the burn the America was very tasty with an absolutely perfect drag. This CAO isn’t very robust but it smokes smooth with a sweetness lingering throughout. There was a mild spice that developed about halfway through. All in all its a good smoke with a little to be desired in the way of strength.

OVERALL RATING: 82

Appearance and Construction: 12
Flavor: 21
Smoking Characteristics: 19
Overall Impression: 30

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