CAO Black

As a returning pipe smoker I decided that quality aromatics were a priority. CAO makes some of my favorite cigars and are consistent one batch to the next. I hate flavored cigars but pipes are different. I cracked the tin of CAO black and was not overwhelmed with a syrupy aroma of raspberry and chocolate. The berry was the top note on the tin note. I packed a bowl into my Cobbit Shire. The scent lingered and became a bit more pronounced while packing the bowl. It was not wet or sticky to the touch and getting a top coal was easy. Smoke quality right off the bat before the tamp was top notch. Post tamp and regular puffing a nice volume of smoke, most likely based on the quantity and quality of the cavendish was pleasant. The "berry" remained throughout but not tiresome. The chocolate notes were developing as the burn progressed but again more complimentary to the overall flavor. Room note? I smoke outside. the atmospheric note was pleasant. I live in a tropical climate. It is hot and humid here at least 8 moths out of the year. I was looking for an aromatic or an easy smoke to suit my climate. i think I found it!