From Richard Hendrix at the Blank Mind Blog comes a review of the Don Tomas Cameroon Collection Perfecto No. 2:

Here’s an excerpt:

After applying the flame and a few drags the stick was off and running. The initial draw was tight, probably due to the small tapered head. Once the head had burned, the draw could not have been better. This stick began with a spicy, earthy tone and hint of cinnamon. The spiciness built up throughout the entire smoke. Once I passed the half way mark I was able to detect a leathery vanilla tone. This smoke produced a wonderful mix of tones.

This is one I haven’t tried yet, but Richard’s description has me wishing I could light one up about now. Unfortunately, I’ll have to wait until the cigar shop opens up tomorrow. You might want to do the same thing after you stop by Blank Mind and sample his great review.

C.A.O. will hold the first Cx2 Dinner at the Hermitage Hotel in their headquarters city of Nashville, Tennesee on Wednesday, October 26. The dinner will honor the newest C.A.O. blend, their Cameroon wrapper and binder Cx2 and also debut the direct to DVD film The Process of Cigars. The film chronicles the history and success of C.A.O..

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