Not very good with reviews...but did have my first CAO Criollo (Pato) last night with some Bushmill's Black label. First off, no more Bushmill's...Tullamore Dew or Kapp Castle for me if it's Irish.
But any rate...the CAO. Of course, with age, it will be much better. But it was a very well-constructed stick with a good draw. Very thick lingering smoke. The burn was decent...any problems were probably my fault anyway. As far as flavor...it had a good flavor, but it did not seem distinct. I know I've tasted that many times before (not from CAO). Perhaps it was due to its youth.
At any rate, though this is nowhere near an adequate review, thought I'd at least say that they have much promise. It was not up to snuff with the Black and Gold line, but a solid aquisition nonetheless.
