CAO Brazilia Samba

Mr Edmundo · 03-25-2009, 04:34 PM

I've tried a few CAOs and have not liked them. The best one up to now for me was the Mx2, but even that was unremarkable to me. So last night I decided to try the Brazilia. There seems to be so much hype about it, but I wasn't expecting much.
The cigar looks great. Beautiful dark maduro wrapper. Even the bright label looked good on it. Trying to get something from the smell, but nothing at all! I cut the tip and sniffed here. A slight hint of something familiar. Oh yeah....pooh. Pre light draw I sensed a bit of spice.
Now I'm really expecting to be underwhelmed.
I light her up. First few draws... mild peppery spicy. But in a good way. A few more draws, still spice. Easy to nose exhale. Very mild. Not bad so far.
The pepper smooths out and fairly mild and smooth smoke. I start to think, ok, this is what the cigar is about? Another smooth but way too mild, boring smoke. After a few minutes I realize the cigar is evolving, into something deeper, richer. As I get passed the halfway point, I realize I've been enjoying this cigar. And it is now developed into a full blown med to full bodied cigar. The flavor intesifying the more you smoke. Not the leather and chocolate, but more a nutty, not heavy profile. Kind of distinct. But smooth throughout, right to the nub. And snorking was a pleasure throughout. Not many strong smokes that you can snork to the very end.
This one really blew me away. I guess there's something to the hype.
Forgot to add that what also added to make the experience was the excellent construction and burn. Didn't need to double puff to keep the burn going. Could leave it in the ashtray for some time and still just one puff it. Burn never went off. No distractions, you can leisurley take your sweet time and enjoy every draw.
I give it an 8.5 to a 9 and a solid #5 on Legend's scale. It's in my top 25 now.

03-25-2009, 04:37 PM

nice review

Nabinger16 · 03-25-2009, 04:52 PM

Very nice review. Thanks!

03-25-2009, 06:06 PM

Great review Mr Edmundo

The Brazillia is the one CAO I love to this day!

theonlybear4CORT · 03-25-2009, 06:51 PM

nice review

I smoked one of these with ruthless boi and we really enjoyed it until the final third.Where things turned bitter and just had a taste that not even a DPG firecracker could get rid of.

eber · 03-25-2009, 07:20 PM

nice review, I have been meaning to try one of the Brazilias but I always get distracted

BlackIrish · 03-25-2009, 10:02 PM

I'm not a big CAO fan, but I'm quite fond of the Brazilia.

Thanks for the review.

MedicCook · 03-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Thanks for the review. I enjoyed the one I smoked.

03-30-2009, 11:21 PM

Nice review!
Smoking one now and I must say that I am really enjoying it so far!
This one is on the list for one my first box purchases..

03-31-2009, 06:46 AM

Nice write up. Not a fan of CAOs but the Brazilia is the one I would want a box of.

icantbejon · 03-31-2009, 07:10 AM

I would also jump on the bandwagon of the MX2...mostly cause it's my go to cigar. I have had a few Brazilia's, but never have been blown away. I'm going to have to give it another try because I keep reading good things about them.

UPHOTO · 03-31-2009, 07:02 PM

My fav CAO for sure! This and the Criollo are great smokes from CAO

03-31-2009, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the review. I think the Brazilia is a fine cigar. Unlike a lot of folks I like the majority of CAO lines.

03-31-2009, 10:30 PM

I got one in my Humi, now I am excited to try it!

03-31-2009, 10:35 PM

How do these compare to the CAO Italians? I've got both in my humi right now.

03-31-2009, 11:00 PM

Nice review. It made my mouth water. Will be looking for them at the local this week.

04-01-2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookman

How do these compare to the CAO Italians? I've got both in my humi right now.

I'll smoke an Italian tomorrow for ya'..and me, haven't had one yet,lol.
I'll do my best to compare, still a newbie..

Throb · 04-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Brazillias were my favorites till I came here (actually till I came to CS) and discovered many others. I still have a few in my humi. I tried the other sizes (anaconda?? and Gol I believe) but they weren't as good. The Samba really lets the flavor through. Took me a good 1.5 hours to go through one.

I might have to torch one tonight!

Mr Edmundo · 04-01-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookman

How do these compare to the CAO Italians? I've got both in my humi right now.

I only have one Italian in the humi. I'm not sure if I've let it rest long enough. I'll check into it and maybe spark it up by this weekend.

Thanks for all the positive comments.

Mr B · 04-01-2009, 06:07 PM

Nice Review. I like these alot too. I ya like em a little more spicy try the Pirhana size.

03-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
Mr Edmundo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Centre of Canada Posts: 199 Trading: (15)	CAO Brazilia Samba I've tried a few CAOs and have not liked them. The best one up to now for me was the Mx2, but even that was unremarkable to me. So last night I decided to try the Brazilia. There seems to be so much hype about it, but I wasn't expecting much. The cigar looks great. Beautiful dark maduro wrapper. Even the bright label looked good on it. Trying to get something from the smell, but nothing at all! I cut the tip and sniffed here. A slight hint of something familiar. Oh yeah....pooh. Pre light draw I sensed a bit of spice. Now I'm really expecting to be underwhelmed. I light her up. First few draws... mild peppery spicy. But in a good way. A few more draws, still spice. Easy to nose exhale. Very mild. Not bad so far. The pepper smooths out and fairly mild and smooth smoke. I start to think, ok, this is what the cigar is about? Another smooth but way too mild, boring smoke. After a few minutes I realize the cigar is evolving, into something deeper, richer. As I get passed the halfway point, I realize I've been enjoying this cigar. And it is now developed into a full blown med to full bodied cigar. The flavor intesifying the more you smoke. Not the leather and chocolate, but more a nutty, not heavy profile. Kind of distinct. But smooth throughout, right to the nub. And snorking was a pleasure throughout. Not many strong smokes that you can snork to the very end. This one really blew me away. I guess there's something to the hype. Forgot to add that what also added to make the experience was the excellent construction and burn. Didn't need to double puff to keep the burn going. Could leave it in the ashtray for some time and still just one puff it. Burn never went off. No distractions, you can leisurley take your sweet time and enjoy every draw. I give it an 8.5 to a 9 and a solid #5 on Legend's scale. It's in my top 25 now. __________________ Tobacco and alcohol, delicious fathers of abiding friendships and fertile reveries. ~Luis Buñuel Last edited by Mr Edmundo; 03-25-2009 at 04:47 PM. Reason: forgot some stuff

03-25-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba nice review

03-25-2009, 04:52 PM	#3
Nabinger16 Drowning Ex Gorilla Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Trent Location: Indiana Posts: 292 Trading: (8)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Very nice review. Thanks!

03-25-2009, 06:06 PM	#4
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Great review Mr Edmundo The Brazillia is the one CAO I love to this day!

03-25-2009, 07:20 PM	#6
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba nice review, I have been meaning to try one of the Brazilias but I always get distracted

03-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba nice review I smoked one of these with ruthless boi and we really enjoyed it until the final third.Where things turned bitter and just had a taste that not even a DPG firecracker could get rid of.

03-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#7
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba I'm not a big CAO fan, but I'm quite fond of the Brazilia. Thanks for the review. __________________

03-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#8
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Thanks for the review. I enjoyed the one I smoked.

03-30-2009, 11:21 PM	#9
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Nice review! Smoking one now and I must say that I am really enjoying it so far! This one is on the list for one my first box purchases..

03-31-2009, 06:46 AM	#10
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Nice write up. Not a fan of CAOs but the Brazilia is the one I would want a box of.

03-31-2009, 07:10 AM	#11
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba I would also jump on the bandwagon of the MX2...mostly cause it's my go to cigar. I have had a few Brazilia's, but never have been blown away. I'm going to have to give it another try because I keep reading good things about them. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

03-31-2009, 07:02 PM	#12
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba My fav CAO for sure! This and the Criollo are great smokes from CAO

03-31-2009, 07:04 PM	#13
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Thanks for the review. I think the Brazilia is a fine cigar. Unlike a lot of folks I like the majority of CAO lines.

03-31-2009, 10:30 PM	#14
rMcSmokesAlot Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba I got one in my Humi, now I am excited to try it!

03-31-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba How do these compare to the CAO Italians? I've got both in my humi right now.

03-31-2009, 11:00 PM	#16
shortstory5 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Nice review. It made my mouth water. Will be looking for them at the local this week.

04-01-2009, 11:51 AM	#18
Throb Out of the Ocean! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Largo, FL Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Brazillias were my favorites till I came here (actually till I came to CS) and discovered many others. I still have a few in my humi. I tried the other sizes (anaconda?? and Gol I believe) but they weren't as good. The Samba really lets the flavor through. Took me a good 1.5 hours to go through one. I might have to torch one tonight!

04-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#20
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: CAO Brazilia Samba Nice Review. I like these alot too. I ya like em a little more spicy try the Pirhana size.