CAO Vision Prana

Brand: CAO International
Line: Vision
Size: Prana (Belicoso)
Length: 6 1/4
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, Brazil
Binder: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Dominican Republic
Notes: Leather, Earth & Walnuts
Body: Medium

Appearance and Construction-
The cigar has a flawless tan wrapper. Smooth veins and a well constructed Belicoso tip. The cigar cut beautifully. When slightly squeezed the tobacco has a firm but supple give.

Flavor-
The tobacco has a nice oily taste. When lit the cigar starts off with a nutty aroma. The cigar is medium bodied with a mild to medium strength. As the cigar warms up you get earth, leather and a slight hint of spice.

Smoking Characteristics-
The cigar has a wonderful draw with a slightly uneven burn. The smoke is bountiful and cool. The cigar has a well matured character. The ash is flaky with a deep grey hugh.

Overall Impression-
The cigar is a top notch offering. Well constructed with well aged tobacco. The cigar isn’t over powering. You can taste every layer of flavor and every nuance of spice. The cigar achieves a well balanced impression. The cigars strength doesn’t take away from its body.

The Skinny-
This cigar is packaged in a cedar lined 20 count Humidor with a digital hygrometer. The box contains a gel pack that gives off humidity to keep the tobacco fresh & humidified. The box also contains blue LCD lights that glow when opened. This cigar contains tobacco from the three main growing regions in the Americas, Central & South America as well as the Caribbean. The cigar is complemented by a Dominican Wrapper. Dominican Wrappers are some of the rarest used in the cigar industry. These hard to grow wrappers are on some on the most expensive and hard to find cigars for example: Fuente Fuente Opus X, Ashton ESG, La Auroa 100 Anos, Lito Gomez by La Flor Dominicana. The Vision was recently rated Number 9 by Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 List of 2007.

Last Word-
This cigar is a great midday smoke. I would recommend enjoying this offering with a light Dominican Rum on the rocks. The cigar is well balanced enough that your palate will not be compromised for the rest of the day. This cigar is also offered in a Catalyst (robusto) and Epiphany (toro) sizes.