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This cigar has a gorgeous band but does it really need an extra one that says 'boxed pressed'? About as much as a Range Rover needs a 4WD badge on the back. Anyway this robusto measures 5.5" x55 and its box pressed, who'd have guessed. I v cut this and in hindsight it would have been better punched. Called the Italia because it contains Italian tobacco in the blend this is a mild tasting cigar with a punch. The wrapper looks like a Colorado Maduro, beautifully made with a dark chocolate matte finish that smelled only of sweetish tobacco. Once cut the cold draw was malty and earthy, once lit the flavour had an instant hit of espresso coffee which softened into a roasted almond taste that lasted to the end. I wasn't smoking it in the best location being drafty and damp and a few relights were required. The draw was good and the burn was straight so I'm putting this down to the climate. The flavours remained mild throughout but this stick had a definite nicotine buzz going on and indeed is marketed as being full bodied.
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Mmmmmmm malty! Sounds nice.... CAO make great cigars at great prices.
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