Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Carnivale

CAO CarnivaleAnyone who’s been smoking cigars for a period of time is familiar with the CAO Brazilia line.  Before General Cigar took over manufacturing and distribution for CAO, the Brazilia line had already risen to top-quality status with such vitolas as the Gol, Amazon, Piranha, Samba, Anaconda, Corcovado, and Cariocas.  Then they released a series of box-pressed robustos.  Now, fast-forward to earlier this week where we shared the official press release for an all-new updated Brazilia vitola for 2013.  Under the tutelage of Rick Rodriquez of General Cigar, the company now proudly presents the all-new 6-1/2 x 60 box-pressed Carnivale.  Continue reading