wany, I have to agree with you on the uneven burn problem with the CAO eXtreme, at least with the Belicoso size. I have a box that's been in the dor I guess almost 3 weeks now, tried 2 sticks when I first got the box, they were kinda green tasting. Waiting for another week to give them another test run. A cigar at this price should NOT need 'dor time, so I'm mildly disappointed, however, it was a good smoke despite the uneven burn. I noticed a slight molasses taste, but more of an unsweetened cocoa taste.