This was my first CAO, and I have to say that I was pretty impressed. The draw was nice and easy, and the ash was a greyish white. The first third was mellow, smooth, and wonderful. Notes of cedar and very mild hints of pepper. In the second third, there was more of the same, but with a more pronounced cedar hit, and slightly more pepper. Good amount of smoke by this point, and it was starting to become more and more relaxing. The final third ushered in more of the same, but with less pepper. From start to finish this is a great cigar, especially for the price. It may not be the best in the world, but it's satisfying as all hell.
Personal Rating: 84
~William
