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Karma Sutra Splash Review
There seems to be a certain trend coming around to what I would call the “Urban Nightclub” cigar. Flavors are infused to the cigar in order to appeal to a broader range of smokers. We’ve seen this in the popular Acid line, and now CAO has decided to infuse the industry as well with Flavours by CAO. Is infusion the best direction for tobacco?
I was recently introduced to this line during the Big Smoke event in Las Vegas with a stick named Karma Sutra Splash. I really don’t have the slightest idea what Karma Sutra should “taste” like, however what I tasted in this cigar failed to put me in a position of enjoyment. It seems as though CAO is trying to pull all natural ingredients into this line with flavors such as bourbon vanilla, honey, Irish cream, white chocolate truffles, Chianti, exotic fruits and more. The Karma Sutra Splash has not been introduced to the CAO website, therefore it’s left to the palette to figure out what flavors they are trying to achieve.
There is definitely sweetness to this cigar with distinctive hints of citrus and vanilla. It seemed as though the flavors are only lined in the wrap, which is disappointing. After an inch into the relatively small smoke all flavor was lost, leaving behind a bland stale finish. I couldn’t help reminisce over smoking Swisher Sweets while attempting to enjoy this cigar.
The burn was relatively even throughout, however the wrap was something that I’d expect to see out of a convenient store line of smokes. With plenty of imperfections this cigar also displayed serious veining, which made it look to be gasping for moisture and quality.
From a trusted name like CAO, holding some to the top rated cigars in the market today, I was turned off to this line of trendy new sticks.
Infusion may be a good direction for tobacco, although I’d prefer to enjoy a smoke from a manufacturer that specializes in them, such as Acid. CAO, in no way, specializes in this type of cigar. If I was given the Karma Sutra Splash to draw me into the line of Flavours by CAO, unfortunately they have failed, and I have no desire to try the other four flavors.
Hopefully, in the future, CAO will decide to stick with what they do best. Focus on quality and bury the infusion.
I was recently introduced to this line during the Big Smoke event in Las Vegas with a stick named Karma Sutra Splash. I really don’t have the slightest idea what Karma Sutra should “taste” like, however what I tasted in this cigar failed to put me in a position of enjoyment. It seems as though CAO is trying to pull all natural ingredients into this line with flavors such as bourbon vanilla, honey, Irish cream, white chocolate truffles, Chianti, exotic fruits and more. The Karma Sutra Splash has not been introduced to the CAO website, therefore it’s left to the palette to figure out what flavors they are trying to achieve.
There is definitely sweetness to this cigar with distinctive hints of citrus and vanilla. It seemed as though the flavors are only lined in the wrap, which is disappointing. After an inch into the relatively small smoke all flavor was lost, leaving behind a bland stale finish. I couldn’t help reminisce over smoking Swisher Sweets while attempting to enjoy this cigar.
The burn was relatively even throughout, however the wrap was something that I’d expect to see out of a convenient store line of smokes. With plenty of imperfections this cigar also displayed serious veining, which made it look to be gasping for moisture and quality.
From a trusted name like CAO, holding some to the top rated cigars in the market today, I was turned off to this line of trendy new sticks.
Infusion may be a good direction for tobacco, although I’d prefer to enjoy a smoke from a manufacturer that specializes in them, such as Acid. CAO, in no way, specializes in this type of cigar. If I was given the Karma Sutra Splash to draw me into the line of Flavours by CAO, unfortunately they have failed, and I have no desire to try the other four flavors.
Hopefully, in the future, CAO will decide to stick with what they do best. Focus on quality and bury the infusion.
Just for you Crystal!
posted by Fumo Santo | 2:23 PM
1 Comments:
Thank you Mike... That looks much better =)
See a little pictures do a wonderous thing!
Now I can see what they look like... but how come that one is Pointy, ummm...do I see another Blog being posted =)
~Crystal
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