CAO Brazilia Anaconda

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1 review for CAO Brazilia Anaconda

  1. Michael

    CAO Brazilia Anaconda

    Origin : Danli, Honduras
    CAO CigarsFormat : Perfecto
    Size : 8 x 58
    Wrapper : Brazil
    Filler : Nicaragua
    Binder : Nicaragua
    Hand-Made
    Price : $72.95 / box of 10

    Last week I began my series of CAO reviews with the brand new CAO Gold Vintage Crémant. This week I review the CAO Brazilia Anaconda. The Brazilia line has been one of my longtime favorites from CAO. It doesn’t seem to matter what the size is, I’m always pleased with my choice to pick one up and smoke it. The Brazilia Anaconda doesn’t disappoint. Originally released as a limited edition in 2004, production of this vitola resumed in 2007. I have rarely seen these locally and in fact the ones I recently had came from a trade with my friend Scott.

    Appearance : [rating:4.5/5]
    The Brazilia Anaconda comes in a deep cocoa Brazilian Maduro wrapper. The beautiful wrapper has some light tooth and minimal veining. The wrapper color is very consistent from head to foot. The band displays the colors of the Brazilian national flag, Green, Yellow, Blue & White. The vibrant band is the perfect contrast to the deep solid wrapper.

    CAO Brazilia Anaconda

    Construction : [rating:4/5]
    The Brazilia Anaconda is very well constructed. The tapers of the perfecto are even and symmetrical. There are no soft or hard spots along the length of the cigar. The cap came off without any issues and the pre-light draw was a perfect medium. The initial light of the tapered perfecto foot was quick and simple. The burn was wavy until it reached the main body of the cigar and from there was sharp. The light grey ash was very firm and only gave after some gentle persuasion.

    Flavor : [rating:4.5/5]
    The flavors of the Brazilia Anaconda are some of my favorite. The rich tobacco is layered with chocolate flavors. From beginning to end there is a richness that is distinctly dark chocolate. After the first third there are hints of coffee. This transitions into some spice which delightfully remains the remainder of the cigar. The body was mostly medium-full, and never quite reached the full level that some of the other vitolas achieve.

    Value : [rating:4.5/5]
    The CAO Brazilia Anaconda is a tremendous value. For your money you are guaranteed a two-hour (or more) experience. While you may not always have the time to set aside for this size, when you do you are rewarded with excellent flavors & body that will make look forward to the next one.

    Overall Rating : [rating:4.5/5]
    This is another definite winner in this extensive blend from CAO. They are worth seeking out and enjoying regularly. I would highly recommend trying one if you haven’t already.

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    • Boobie the Rocket Dog

      The Anaconda is an all-afternoon-on-the-front-porch smoke best accompanied by a cold pitcher of MANGRIA (SunnyD Mango + red vermouth), George Jones and Merle Haggard. The CAO Brasilia Anaconda is a man’s idea of eight inches of pleasure!

    • Matt – reviewcigars.blogspot.com

      If you like the Brazilia – You gotta try the Box-Press. Something about that box-press just strengthens the flavor.

    • TriMarkC

      The CAO Brazilia is in my top 10 of favorite cigars, and the Anaconda rocks!

    • euritt

      I absolutely love this cigar, with the Italia being a close runner up!

    • tobacmon

      Looks like this smoke will take some time to complete–might need to see just how long this weekend!

    • casManG

      Nice review…I had one of these, Toro, tonight but, I didn’t enjoy it too much. It took a while for me to get into the cigar, and for it to get better, but still, not my favorite.

    • Calestus

      Great. Now I have to hunt down a few of these. I really like the Gol!

      Thanks for the reviewage!

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Cigar Region Honduras
Filler Nicaragua
Wrapper Brazil
Binder Nicaragua
Length 8
Ring Gauge 58
Vitola Perfecto
Construction Hand Made
Price Paid $72.95 / box of 10