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CAO Amazon Basin

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It's finally back, baby!

CAO Amazon Basin is a very limited extension to CAO’s ultra-popular Brazilia blend. Just don’t expect more of the same, because this unique small-batch blend is like nothing ever before. 

The special sauce used to create Amazon Basin is a tobacco called ’Braganca,’ a rare tobacco harvested from a remote region in the Amazonian rainforest. It’s really crazy, actually. Everything from its taste to the way it’s cultivated. Grown in a virgin, tropical land in the rainforest and harvested only once every 3 years, Braganca may be one of the most elusive tobaccos in the world. After the tobacco is harvested, it’s rolled by hand into tubes and fermented for 6 months. Then, it must be transported by canoe back to the mainland. Wild in every sense. To create CAO Amazon Basin, this Braganca tobacco was blended with tobaccos from 5 different countries and finished with a dark, Ecuadorian Sumatra ligero wrapper. But despite the breadth of tobaccos contained within, you can still taste and smell the unique Amazonian tobacco almost instantly. An exotic, distinctive taste that’s bold and very unique…unlike anything you’ve ever had before. Additionally, each cigar is finished with a rustic, 100% twisted tobacco ‘band’ that adds another unique touch. 


 

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5 out of 5
Great sticks and glad I got my box before they were gone. 👍🏾
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5 out of 5
Densely packed stick. Burns straight and slow, draws nice and produces great aroma and smoke. Best part is smoking through the “label”. Love this stick!
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5 out of 5
Great cigar. . . . great flavor, well constructed and burns great
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5 out of 5
With all the hype, I had to try this stick. Overall draw is fantastic, easy to pull, well rolled cigar. Flavor is very good with a hint of chocolate, but it does not take over. Really enjoyable stick.
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5 out of 5
CI did great, I did get a massive stem in the first one I smoked and had to correct it multiple times with a lighter.
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5 out of 5
Got my box really fast (esp. with Sunday and MLK day in there) Smoked one right away, it was really good. Burned very slow, not as complex as I was hoping but no bitter notes and plenty of depth.
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5 out of 5
Great draws. Great notes, even smoke all the way. Just a great cigar.
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5 out of 5
Beautiful smoke and aromas! Burn was flawless barely touched it once it was lit. Flavor profile was amazing I can't pick out the flavors but it was beautiful!
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5 out of 5
Best cigars I've ever purchased.
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5 out of 5
The best cigars in the world 🌎
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5 out of 5
My package came not damaged, and in a timely manner.
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5 out of 5
I look forward to these cigars every time they come out, highly recommend.
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4 out of 5
Very enjoyable with a unique taste. You know when you're smoking one.
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5 out of 5
As always an Awesome Schmoke🔥💨 And are a Great Price fromCI!
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Awesome stick
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5 out of 5
Great stick and even better through the rope. Can’t wait till the next release.
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5 out of 5
Love this cigar.
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5 out of 5
Absolute favorite smoke. Tons of flavor without being overbearing. It is a real treat to smoke every time. Even burn as always, seldom comes apart, and the richest flavor in a cigar that anyone could ask for hands down. CI had the best price by far compared to the competitors.
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5 out of 5
One of my favorites
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5 out of 5
Absolutely remarkable and delicious!!! Top notch in construction and flavor!!!
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5 out of 5
I really enjoyed smoking this cigar.
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5 out of 5
It’s the favorite of everyone that comes to my home.
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4 out of 5
It is interesting how different cigar smokers' palettes differ. Some of the reviewers here rate this cigar as very flavorful. I found them to have subtle flavor, but I am used to a medium full to full cigar. This is not to detract from the cigar; it is very smooth, and can be smoked down quite a bit without becoming harsh. Although my palette is not as sophisticated as those who rate cigars professionally, I enjoyed the flavor it has. I could easily smoke this cigar every day without tiring of it. I would put it just below a Byron I was lucky enough to smoke recently. I can't wait for CI to restock so I can but another box. Also, for a cigar of this quality, the price is right. Thanks CI.
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5 out of 5
I was fortunate enough to be given one by an acquaintance when frequenting one of my favorite cigar lounges. Once I tried it I immediately ordered a box from CI. These are some of the most flavorful sticks I have come across in quite some time. I have been dubbed by many as a “cigar snob” if that is the case these are in my wheel house and I highly recommend everyone have these in their humidors at all times. They do get better with age.
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5 out of 5
The Amazon Basin is a cigar that no one would be disappointed in. It could become your top smoke like it has become mine.
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5 out of 5
Amazingly smooth smoke. Great flavor throughout. I would classify this as a medium.
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5 out of 5
Good smoke. Bought 2 boxes in case they run out. Not a strong smoke but very smooth cigar with no bad spots at all. A lot of smoke out put and nice even burn.
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5 out of 5
Heard good things, had to try em out. CAO’s Amazon Basins were a pleasant, flavorful surprise! Well built, nice burn, flavor for days. As always, great value at CI. GREAT PURCHASE :)
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4 out of 5
Perfect with Bourbon or Scotch
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4 out of 5
Very nice even cigar. Smooth with no harshness. I would put on par with a Padron 1926. Bought 2 boxes in case they disappear.
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4 out of 5
Very nice cigar. Smooth with no harshness. Stays constant all the way through. Bought another box today.
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5 out of 5
One of my favorite cigar
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5 out of 5
Great price
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4 out of 5
Very good cigar from beginning to end
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5 out of 5
Great Cigar
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5 out of 5
This cigar is awesome very rich body taste but smooth. Can't go wrong with this cigar.
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5 out of 5
This is my go to cigar. I wish they were made all the time instead of a limited release. A nice medium cigar, great taste, smoke & even burn.
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5 out of 5
Very great cigar I'm waiting to order many more very smooth taste👍🏽👍🏽
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4 out of 5
What an experience, a rich, flavorful and dark cigar, not for the faint of heart, or palette. The smoke is rich and very strong, flavors of earth and leather, and thick, oily smoke. Strong, bold and full of attitude, but worth the time and money.
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5 out of 5
get them while you can.
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5 out of 5
Very unique cigar with subtle yet complex flavors. Highly recommended it.
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4 out of 5
Like alot , would buy again but think some of the allure is the limited supply..Would not put in 5 star excellent category
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5 out of 5
My local B&M got a box of these a month or so ago, and I bought three or four of them and threw them in my humidor. When I finally got around to smoking one, I was so impressed with the flavor and construction that I smoked all three of them within a week. When I went back to the store to buy more, much to my dismay, they were all gone..l I'm so glad Cigars International has them in stock, as I understand it these cigars are in a very limited Supply. As good as an opus in my opinion, I wonder what they'll taste like with a couple years age on them?
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5 out of 5
one of the finest if not the finest cigars I have enjoyed.
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5 out of 5
gr8 smoke. unique taste, even burn and gr. construction
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5 out of 5
This cigar is amazing, my new favorite. I need to order another box or two to put away.
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5 out of 5
Wow - am I glad that someone recommended that I try these. Cleary one of the best smokes I have had in the past year. Taste, burn, flavor - all excellent. Given that these are in short supply, highly recommend that you get them while you can. I for one will be carefully sliding these into my rotation so that I don’t smoke them all too fast. Gotta savor a beauty like these.
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5 out of 5
I can't imagine any cigar smoker who wouldn't love this cigar. The Amazon Basin is a rich, sugary sweet, medium bodied cigar that is absolutely delicious. Just don't try and undo the natural vine band(I learned the hard way). Enjoy and smoke right through it.
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5 out of 5
Great service great cigars, just wish it was warmer outside to enjoy them!!
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5 out of 5
This is a fabulous cigar, and worth the wait! Wish I could get more!
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