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CAO Flathead V660 Carb

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CAO Flathead V660 Carb

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CAO Flathead V660 Carb

5 - One & done. This cigar was fine. Id recommend it for someone just starting out. It was very boring, no layering of notes, no interesting flavors,.didn't produce a lot of smoke, smoke was a bit arrid. It was very boring. First third on the retro wasn't very spicy so i liked that. One the second-third the spice picked up and it burned on the retro, but during the final third the retro burn went away again. Continue to have burn issues even at a lower 52% rh. Had to relight it probably 10 times. In the final third it was buring cleanly finally. Over all, boring, not much flavor, but not too spicey. It's fine for a single but there are much better smokes for the price point. 1 - End of Days (98 -100) 2 - Buy a box (90 - 97) 3 - Buy a five-packer (74 - 89) 4 - Bargain-buy (55 - 73) 5 - One & done (35 - 54) 6 - Life is too short (15 - 34) 7 - Strait to jail (0 -14)

Alec Bradley Prensado

Smooth in the beginning but the last 1/3 became earthy.

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

Here's one I go back to from time to time. Found this one in the bottom of the humidor with 2 years of rest since purchase. Smooth yet bold, with notes of leather and subtle molasses. Great draw and decent burn.

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

Rich, deep flavors. Fantastic. Ultimate campfire smoke. Pair with whiskey, roasted meats and BBQ 🍖

Alec Bradley Prensado

Smooth and flavorful. Creamy.

Rocky Patel Decade

I've previously liked this cigar but as my palate has expanded it has decreased on my list. It's ok. Really open draw and a cool burn but the flavor just isn't what I want.

Alec Bradley Prensado

Alec Bradley Prensado 7 x 48 Churchill Wrapper - Corojo Honduran Binder - Nicaraguan Filler - Honduran/Nicaraguan Construction - Beautiful wrapper.. silky and oily… strong construction and masterfully wrapped. Draw - Excellant draw with lots of smoke. Effortless pull from the draw. Burn line - Good burn line, ash went a little crooked at times but that could have been me. Had to touch up the burn line 2-3 times, but again, that could have been me. Nice white ash, but delicate, made an inch easy but collapsed early, mostly because of the semi-crooked burn lines. 1st 1/3 - Leather forward, especially in the mouth. It’s not a negative by any stretch, but the leather sets the tone throughout the cigar. This was maybe the smoothest cigar I’ve ever tasted thus far in my life. The retrohale had a literal non-existent burn. No heavy spices on the pepper scale early, but the retrohale brought in some subtly sweet and faint baking spices (think nutmeg/cinnamon/ ginger). Slight remnants of cocoa powder found their way into the last portion of this 1/3. 2nd 1/3 - The leather stretches out a little in this 1/3, and becomes more of a combo undertone with some other flavors. The retrohale is still so smooth… easy like Sunday morning. Baking spice is still the subtle marker in the retrohale. But now we were separating into four flavor profiles as a combined undertone. Leather, baking spices, malted chocolate, and some subtle Earl Grey tea were building a complex profile. The foundation of its construction held strong, and the oily wrapper added nice cedar notes into the pot. Final 1/3 - The retrohale was still so smooth, which was a pleasant surprise. I know this cigar is considered a medium-to-full-bodied cigar, but I just didn’t get any of that. This cigar was so elegant in its approach, with a light airiness that could only be described as fluffy. Leather comes back to the surface again, and adds some tones of earthiness and vegetation. The baking spices are still noticeable in the retrohale, but they take more of a backseat in the final 1/3. Cedar starts to mix into the leather for a bourbon barrel like finish. The Verdict - This offering from Alec Bradley was so buttery and velvety smooth. Even when I took in a bit too much smoke and back-ended a hard retrohale, I still had no peppery burn. I know people may get more red pepper spice and chocolate from this cigar than I have, but maybe the difference is in the size. A toro, gordo, or robusto may offer more strength, chocolate, and spice. However, this Churchill was more leather-bound with other sweet and earthy ensemble undertones. If this is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar, then it certainly fooled me. It smoked like a light-medium to mild cigar, with a consistent leathery profile throughout. It wasn’t as vibrant or strong in sweet and spicy flavors as some other cigar offerings, but it certainly wasn’t flat either. It’s a multi-faceted cigar with consistent tones and wonderful construction throughout. This cigar excels with a smooth and excellent draw.

Alec Bradley Prensado

Multiple reviews and very consistent. This is a good cigar. No transitions if that's your thing, but great construction burn and draw every time. Cocoa and coffee flavors. Price point is attractive on certain sites to make it an everyday cigar on a budget.

Alec Bradley Prensado

Very dependable budget smoke.

Alec Bradley Prensado

First and last thirds were ok but the middle of the smoke was not for me. Burn was inconsistent.

Alec Bradley Prensado

Just a solid stick. I think this would have to be my everyday cigar on a reasonable budget.

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

Good creamy,thick smoke,chocolate hint pepper,spices, good with coffee

Alec Bradley Prensado

Very dependable. Smooth creamy chocolate and leather. Burn draw and construction have been consistent over many cigars. Definitely a reasonably priced daily smoke

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

TL;DR - unique and rich like few others. EXTREME nic strength. Pair with BBQ brisket and ribs. Recommended. 👍 Aged 9 mos ⏳️ Pre-light deep barnyard and apricot. Nice. 👌 Construction and burn great. Oily AF. Draw is obstructed. Light-up is a solid wow. Apricot lingers. Hints of tangy molasses BBQ. Hell yes this is delicious 😋 And now a PSA: make no mistake, this is a nicotine hammer to the head. Not for beginners, and best with a meaty meal. Pair this with good whiskey, brisket and a campfire 🔥

Alec Bradley Prensado

Repeat review. Great cigar.

Rocky Patel Decade

Great flavor. Strong chocolate flavor creamy and smooth. Draw is a bit airy and cigar is loosely packed. This caused it to smoke rather quickly but not overly hot and burn was decent. Nice treat for a mid day smoke on a 70 spring day in Michigan

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

A Real Blockhead… ‘Murica, son! Home of hot rods, pin-up chicks, and CAO’s greatest offering: CAO Flathead. Borrowing inspiration from American muscle cars, Flathead not only sports a highly-unique shape, but backs it up with a high-octane blend. Instead of the traditional round or torpedo shaped head, this sleek handmade is completely squared off. Heavy in the hand, CAO Flathead starts with a well-fermented Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. Thick and chewy, the leaf conceals a bevy of Nicaraguan and Dominican long-fillers embraced by a Connecticut Habano-seed binder. Then, each cigar is carefully box-pressed. We could tell you how good it is, or we could say this — CAO Flathead has over 2,000 customer reviews on CI, averaging 5 stars out of 5, and is the highest rated 60-ring cigar by Cigar Aficionado. Ever. Named the #3 Cigar of 2015, Flathead received an astounding 95-rating, noting: “From the first light, this seriously squared-off cigar takes off with notes of ripe fruit, leather, and molasses that only gain intensity.”

Alec Bradley Prensado

TL;DR - recommended, though not unique enough to be my cup of tea. 👎 5 mos aged ⏳️ Prelight is an agreeable apricot. 😋 Construction great. Draw a little tight; opens up over the course of the smoke. Light-up is easy. First third Cedar. There is a chemical-like undertone that carries through almost the entirety of the smoke. It's not terrible but it is the core flavor of the smoke. Not my preference. Second third hazelnut mixes in. This is a medium strength cigar with dark flavor impressions. I think this would pair well with a root-beer, Coke or a whiskey... or a whiskey-Coke! I don't think wine, beer or coffee would pair well.