CAO Amazon Basin Anaconda OR Release 2017

Aroma off the damp wrapper smells like cinnamon candy; it’s only medium, but the flavor is quite developed. There is a really bizarre aroma coming from the foot that smells somewhat like an artificial lavender scent, but not particularly well done.

The first third develops flavors of pancake mix, burning oak, and some cantaloupe sweetness, though without any of the bizarre flavors from the cold draw. Cinnamon and white pepper are mixed.

The second third of the Amazon Anaconda. There’s some cornbread, caramel apple, Life cereal, a generic meatiness and lots of black pepper. The smoke itself almost smells like an orange candle.

The final third in front of peppermint, Persian limes, creaminess, and a touch of orange. I’m somewhat curious as to how much orange is actually coming off the top of the cigar versus the amount of orange based off the burning aroma.