CAO Brazilia Piranha
Origin: Honduras
Size: 4.50 X 46
Wrapper: Brazilian

From Jr Cigars:
Introduced in 2001, the CAO Brazilia brand is a relatively new edition to the cigar world. Created in a cooperative effort between the Ozgener and Torano families, this blend is a lively mixture of Nicaraguan ligeros and secos wrapped in a dark, toothy Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper.

Of particular note is the Piranha whose short, plump, corona dimensions (4.50 x 46) make it quite a feisty little smoke. Lovingly referred to as "the fish" by its devotees, this is a spicy cigar with woodsy overtones, a sweet cedar-like finish, and a unique floral aroma. The Piranha is definitely a must-try cigar

NOTE: Most sites say these cigars are from Honduras. A couple claim they are from Nicaragua. I'm going with the majority and listing it as a Honduran. Don't bother checking the CAO site, they give up less information than Bill Clinton in front of a Grand Jury.

Reviewed by: Will Copeland
Date: May 2004
Notes:

Enjoyable mellow smoke, medium strength and well made. Very easy draw, maybe too easy, though I bought this and smoked it immediately, so perhaps it was a bit dry.

Lovely dark glossy wrapper. Unusual flavours in this one but not unpleasant. It seemed to go quite quickly but it wasn't a hot
smoke. A little bit too expensive, but I'd probably buy it again.

Made a nice change. Has an enormous band.