CAO Sopranos Boss Cigar Review

• Brand: CAO Sopranos Boss
• Length: 7 inches
• Ring: 56
• Score: 3.75/5

Origin and Construction

The CAO Sopranos Boss is a Nicaraguan cigar with a Torpedo format (7 x 56). It has a Brazilian Maduro wrapper, a Honduran binder, and fillers from Dominican, Columbian, and Nicaraguan tobaccos. It's hand - made and costs about $12 each.

Inspection and Cut

The barrel of the cigar is very solid, with almost no give even after being kept at 70%Rh for a couple of months. The dark mocha - colored wrapper has minimal veins and a toothy texture. When cutting the cap, the author, inexperienced with torpedo - shaped cigars, misjudged the cut but the draw remained firm.

Smoking Experience

• First third: Lighting the foot produces dense smoke. It has a smooth flavor with a slightly citrus undertone that fades into a soft - custard - like presence.
• Second third: A combination of cocoa, coffee, and nuttiness develops. The nut flavor is hazelnut, and it tastes like a hazelnut latte. Retrohaling brings out an enjoyable bitter espresso flavor.

Conclusion

The flavors are well - balanced, but the irregular burn and loose ash are drawbacks. Despite this, it's a delightful smoke and at around $12 each, it's worth a try.