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CAO Brazlia?
Wafflebob
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What do you guys think of this cigar. I tried it tonight because I wanted to test drive a brazilian wrapper, and it was the only stick with on at my local tobacconist.
Personally, I wasn't too impressed with it. I didn't care for the smell of the stick for starters. I like it when they have a sweet/spicy aroma. This one smelled exactly like my grandfathers tobacco shed which made me think the tobacco hadn't been cured very long.
The first inch or two seemed to have a very harsh smoke with a strong pepper flavor to it. I nearly tossed it after a few puffs but I wanted to smoke a bit more while I browsed the internet so I kept going, It mellowed out a bit later and gave way to a decent spicy flavor, although I couldn't really detect much of the sweetness I usually find with maduro wrappers.
I think this one needs to sit in a humidor for a while. I've been buying these straight from the store and smoking them
Since I'm new, I want some input from some experienced smokers
Personally, I wasn't too impressed with it. I didn't care for the smell of the stick for starters. I like it when they have a sweet/spicy aroma. This one smelled exactly like my grandfathers tobacco shed which made me think the tobacco hadn't been cured very long.
The first inch or two seemed to have a very harsh smoke with a strong pepper flavor to it. I nearly tossed it after a few puffs but I wanted to smoke a bit more while I browsed the internet so I kept going, It mellowed out a bit later and gave way to a decent spicy flavor, although I couldn't really detect much of the sweetness I usually find with maduro wrappers.
I think this one needs to sit in a humidor for a while. I've been buying these straight from the store and smoking them
Since I'm new, I want some input from some experienced smokers
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my opinion?
the Brazilia is nt a bad cigar. I dont go out of my way to smoke them though. I prefer its "sister" cigar, the Italia. I think it is better in almost all ways. ... and this is coming from a guy who loves a maduro wrapper.
the brazilia is a bit on the flat side and the sweetness is VERY subtle. I have never had an aged one but i would guess that it would mellow out a bit and maybe give a softer smoke thus making the sweetness a bigger part of the flavor profile.
Other than that, I've only had one Brazilia -- the box-pressed torp -- and I thought it was pretty good. I didn't love it, but I liked it. The flavor was interesting, and the construction was solid. It's just a matter of what flavors really grab you.
Kuzi, you told me how good the Italia is in another post once and have yet to try it. I've gotta get my ass in gear and pick up a few of those.