CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto

[danthebugman]

Size: 5" x 50
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Price: ~ $6.00 single pricing, ~ $4.25 box pricing

Continuing with my "back in the act" reviews I got to sit down with another cigar this evening after mowing the yard. If I keep this up I may have to buy some cigars in the near future :grin:. Any way, today we take a look at CAO's L'Anniversaire Cameroon robusto.

It appears to be a typical box pressed robusto cigar. The box press is a little more pronounced than the Ortega I reviewed the other day, but not sharply box pressed like the Oliva Serie G. Kind of a light reddish tan color, not as toothy as I'd have expected for a Cameroon wrapper. There is a semi-circular indention towards the cap. Not sure where it's from, but didn't effect the cigar any. Cut the cap and was plesantly surprised to find a superb draw (I have a habit of cutting too much from the box pressed cigars and leaves a slightly loose draw). Lit easily enough once I got out of the wind. Initial flavors are pretty light. Definitely some sweetness and a little nuttiness. Builds over the next inch or so to include some graham cracker, a definite nuttiness (reminds me of almonds), some light woody flavors, and a lingering sweetness on the finish. Pretty mild throughout and not a lot of changes in flavors once they develop. Burn was great throughout, no touchups required despite the breezy conditions. Did I like this one?

You tell me :grin:.

Dan

 

[mwlabel]

Are all of the CAO Cameroons the L'Anny series, or is that a special line?
Their website is of no help.

 

[Martin3203]

I always thought that was a good stick. Nice review brother.

 

[danthebugman]

Are all of the CAO Cameroons the L'Anny series, or is that a special line?

Nope, the Cameroons are the L'Anny series. Thought they also have the CX2 which is Cameroon also.

Dan

 

[njstone]

Nice review! These are pretty good sticks. A nice mild semi-sweet coffee flavor.

 

[jmorgan]

Wow, This review takes me back---I used to smoke these a lot when I was first getting into cigars years ago. Nice review---I might have to pick 1 or 2 up to take a trip down memory lane!

 

[Kidrock]

Wow, This review takes me back---I used to smoke these a lot when I was first getting into cigars years ago. Nice review---I might have to pick 1 or 2 up to take a trip down memory lane!

One of the first cigars I smoked many years ago. These are no longer being made so when you find them they will be ready to smoke.

 

[Alwayslit]

Never got back in CAO since Don Douglas stopped making them.

 

[Mgallo13]

Just smoked one of these a few days ago. I ordered the cigars international 92+ rated sampler and this BP robusto was included. Something made me grab it first. I believe it was the first Cameroon I have smoked as I have only been smoking about three years.

Needless to say, I absolutely love it. Nice medium coffee flavors, definitely mild-medium bodied. Seriously considering a box purchase. Very long lingering sweet finish as stated above.