Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

With a Brazilian wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, the Brazilia line from CAO packs some wonderful tastes of coffee and dark chocolate. Full-flavored yet smooth, the lengthy seven inch by 50 ring gauge Ipanema also offers a stable white ash, a straight burn, and an effortless draw – just like the Gol. This is an easy recommendation in the reasonable $5 price range.

Verdict = Buy.

-Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys