CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust

02-28-2011, 09:00 PM

I was asked by certain, special people, that have a lot to do with how the world works, to meet with the Libyan President.
I told them no. ”This guy is a fruit cake and I don't like fruit cake. “

But they kept on hammering me and then used the one tool they had in hiding: an IRS audit.
Damn!
“OK...I'll go. But you supply the sticks. On your dime.”
I demanded a bunch of CAO cigars. And 250 million Euros in a Cayman Islands bank.
It was a long plane trip. I don't sleep well on planes. So I drank about 35 Yoo Hoos and went to the bathroom a lot.

A jeep picked me up at the airport in an undisclosed location. A soldier was my driver.
“How you doin'?” I said.
He looked at me and spit.
“All right then....off to a good start. How about if I remove all the veins in your neck for you,” I said with a smile.

He spit on me again. So I spit back. We did this a few times until he got a flying bug in his mouth and choked. So I let him have it with a barrage of spits while he gasped for air. I shoved him out of the jeep because I could see our destination and I figured he'd have a better chance getting the bug out of his mouth bouncing on the ground.

I parked in front of a bunker. I grabbed my travel humidor and walked straight through the front door of the bunker. Two guards spit on me as I entered. I figured I'd get them on the way out.

And there he was. Sitting on a throne, but smaller.
“How you doin', Moe?”
Gaddafi rose and began a tirade with a lot of spittle coming from his mouth while he pounded the table in front of him.
“Calm down, Moe. You're beginning to give me a headache. You want a cigar?”
He stopped the rambling and and asked in broken English, “What kind you got?”
“Lets see here,” as I went through my options.....here it is. A CAO Criollo Pata. How's this?”

“I heard of this CAO. That mean Central American Organization, right?”
I shook my head. This is a fine multi country cigar made up of Cuban seed Criollo tobaccos and Nicaraguan filler and binders. And it doesn't taste like dates.”
He calmed down immediately. “I hate dates.”

“OK.” I snipped the end and handed it to him. He smelled the cigar up and down and said he could smell sweet spice and walnuts. “This is good. I no smell dates.”

Now listen here Moe. You have had just about enough time in power. You know you gotta' get out. C'mon. Since 1969? You want them to bury you on your throne or do you want to spend your last days on a beach in the Bahamas drinking rum and smoking cigars...spending the billions you stole from your people?”
He nodded.

I lit my cigar. It had hints of nuts, wood, leather...an earthy cedar. The wrapper was silky brown and I could detect a small aroma of cocoa.
Moe was already enjoying his “spy” cigar.

Into the first inch, I could taste sweet tobacco, a bit of anise, some spice and a creamy toffee. Holy cow. I had let these age for 6 months and mama come home to roost.

Moe said to me, “I President. I don't have to leave.!”
“Yeah you do, you putz. Your people are sick of you and your behavior. Let me tell you a secret.”
I leaned over closer to him and he leaned in. I whispered into his ear and his eyes got bigger and bigger.
“If that's the way you want to go out, go for it. No skin off my back.” He leaned back and sucked on his cigar.

I was getting a definite medium body profile to the cigar. The construction was perfect and so was the burn. No touch ups required.

As I got into the last third, I could taste dried dark fruit. I was afraid Moe would think this was dates but he he had his head back thinking about what I told him...the cigar clenched between his teeth.

I could also taste cherry and cocoa. This cigar has it all. A full flavored profile in a medium body smoke. It's a small cigar...only 4-7/8 x 50....like a robusto...45 minute smoke at the most.

In that time, Moe had a chance to think of his chances with his people ready to storm the gates in order to take back their dignity and humanity.
Moe didn't care about that. He was more concerned that if he didn't do what I suggested and get the hell out of Dodge...and soon...I'd be letting a certain small country have access to him and he can live out his days eating matzoh ball soup...with extra dates.

The Bahamas seemed like a better choice. And no taxes.

The Criollo is an all around hearty cigar. A little of everything for the smoker. I enjoyed mine and Moe definitely seemed to enjoy his. He was down to the nub.
“OK. You ready to go?”
Moe looked at me with sad eyes. And nodded his head yes.
Can I have more of these Central American Organization cigars?”
“You betcha' Moe. We'll even give you a discount, even though they are reasonably priced.
“How about $1250 each? To be paid directly to the people of Libya?” He nodded.

We got up, I spit in his face, he spit in mine and we walked towards the entrance of the bunker. I pushed Moe out first and his soldiers spit on him thinking it would be me. They spent the rest of their days in a Abu Dhabi prison living on dates and water. Stale dates.

So I guess that I can say that the CAO Criollo Pato brought peace to Libya. That and a few well placed threats.

If only it worked that way. God speed to the people of Libya and allow them to do what the brave Egyptian people were able to accomplish.
And hail the CAO!

bvilchez · 02-28-2011, 09:02 PM

WTF!?!?!? To be honest this story made no sense whatsoever to me.

Its cool you write your 'reviews' all but leave the politics out of it.

IBTL
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bvilchez · 02-28-2011, 09:07 PM

EDIT: double posted...sorry

TBone · 03-01-2011, 02:37 PM

Its cool you write your 'reviews' all but leave the politics out of it.

IBTL
Posted via Mobile Device[/quote]

Good story until the last line gotta keep politics out of it.

TBone · 03-01-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvilchez

WTF!?!?!? To be honest this story made no sense whatsoever to me.

Its cool you write your 'reviews' all but leave the politics out of it.

IBTL
Posted via Mobile Device

Good story until the last line gotta keep your political veiws private.

md4958 · 02-28-2011, 10:02 PM

JDTexan · 03-01-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

It has apparently taken it's toll.

hotreds · 03-01-2011, 08:28 AM

There's never been a Libyan RE has there? The Phoenicio was Lebanon, I believe.

NCRadioMan · 03-01-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

There's never been a Libyan RE has there? The Phoenicio was Lebanon, I believe.

Correctomundo! Along with the '09 RA Beritus and '10 Phoenicio 32, so there are now three Lebanese RE's, Hugh.

LostAbbott · 02-28-2011, 10:46 PM

Gotta disagree with you Jay, Was a good story and a good review, Thanks!

icehog3 · 02-28-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Gotta disagree with you Jay, Was a good story and a good review, Thanks!

You disagree that the next to last line was political?

bvilchez · 02-28-2011, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostAbbott

Gotta disagree with you Jay, Was a good story and a good review, Thanks!

So you agree that mixing politics, which if I'm not mistaken is not allowed on the boards, along with a review of a cigar goes hand in hand?

LostAbbott · 03-01-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvilchez

So you agree that mixing politics, which if I'm not mistaken is not allowed on the boards, along with a review of a cigar goes hand in hand?

I think that you are taking the politics prohibition too far, While this write up clearly supports the removal of a dictator, I do not think it is something that is all that controversial, and I would say it is clearly tongue and cheek to begin with.

CigarNut · 03-01-2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvilchez

So you agree that mixing politics, which if I'm not mistaken is not allowed on the boards, along with a review of a cigar goes hand in hand?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostAbbott

I think that you are taking the politics prohibition too far, While this write up clearly supports the removal of a dictator, I do not think it is something that is all that controversial, and I would say it is clearly tongue and cheek to begin with.

Normally, I stay out of these kinds of conversations, but for some reason I feel like putting my

in...

I have to agree with Jay on this. It is not an issue of whether the comment was too controversial. The fact that there is any question about how controversial it is means it was over the line. The rule for this forum is no politics. The fact that we are having so much discussion on this means that the comment was too political -- because if it were not political we would be talking about the review and the cigar rather than whether or not the comment was over the line.

Hiding a political comment in a story or review does not make the comment any less political...

'nuff said...

liltim · 03-01-2011, 12:45 PM

Interesting story... I have yet to try a CAO that I liked. In fact the CAO Soprano is possibly the worst cigar I have ever smoked and I even smoked 2 just to be sure. However if the Criollo can fictitiously save an entire country then I will give it a try. Nice review.

pektel · 03-01-2011, 12:49 PM

I actually really like the Brazilia gol and L'anniversairre cameroon.

Frodo · 03-01-2011, 02:03 PM

A+ review Phil. LOVED this one. And loved the cigar. I tried the America, Brazilia, Italia and the Criollo and liked the Criollo the most followed by the Brazilia.

03-01-2011, 02:31 PM

Should these be under cigar reviews or entertainment? I'm sorry but with all the story telling in a "review" how do I know the whole damn thing isn't made up, including smoking the cigar.

T.G · 03-01-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

Should these be under cigar reviews or entertainment?

Is there a third option to pick from?

icehog3 · 03-01-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Is there a third option to pick from?

Jokes.

02-28-2011, 09:00 PM	#1
Katmancross Guest Posts: n/a	CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust I was asked by certain, special people, that have a lot to do with how the world works, to meet with the Libyan President. I told them no. ”This guy is a fruit cake and I don't like fruit cake. “ But they kept on hammering me and then used the one tool they had in hiding: an IRS audit. Damn! “OK...I'll go. But you supply the sticks. On your dime.” I demanded a bunch of CAO cigars. And 250 million Euros in a Cayman Islands bank. It was a long plane trip. I don't sleep well on planes. So I drank about 35 Yoo Hoos and went to the bathroom a lot. A jeep picked me up at the airport in an undisclosed location. A soldier was my driver. “How you doin'?” I said. He looked at me and spit. “All right then....off to a good start. How about if I remove all the veins in your neck for you,” I said with a smile. He spit on me again. So I spit back. We did this a few times until he got a flying bug in his mouth and choked. So I let him have it with a barrage of spits while he gasped for air. I shoved him out of the jeep because I could see our destination and I figured he'd have a better chance getting the bug out of his mouth bouncing on the ground. I parked in front of a bunker. I grabbed my travel humidor and walked straight through the front door of the bunker. Two guards spit on me as I entered. I figured I'd get them on the way out. And there he was. Sitting on a throne, but smaller. “How you doin', Moe?” Gaddafi rose and began a tirade with a lot of spittle coming from his mouth while he pounded the table in front of him. “Calm down, Moe. You're beginning to give me a headache. You want a cigar?” He stopped the rambling and and asked in broken English, “What kind you got?” “Lets see here,” as I went through my options.....here it is. A CAO Criollo Pata. How's this?” “I heard of this CAO. That mean Central American Organization, right?” I shook my head. This is a fine multi country cigar made up of Cuban seed Criollo tobaccos and Nicaraguan filler and binders. And it doesn't taste like dates.” He calmed down immediately. “I hate dates.” “OK.” I snipped the end and handed it to him. He smelled the cigar up and down and said he could smell sweet spice and walnuts. “This is good. I no smell dates.” Now listen here Moe. You have had just about enough time in power. You know you gotta' get out. C'mon. Since 1969? You want them to bury you on your throne or do you want to spend your last days on a beach in the Bahamas drinking rum and smoking cigars...spending the billions you stole from your people?” He nodded. I lit my cigar. It had hints of nuts, wood, leather...an earthy cedar. The wrapper was silky brown and I could detect a small aroma of cocoa. Moe was already enjoying his “spy” cigar. Into the first inch, I could taste sweet tobacco, a bit of anise, some spice and a creamy toffee. Holy cow. I had let these age for 6 months and mama come home to roost. Moe said to me, “I President. I don't have to leave.!” “Yeah you do, you putz. Your people are sick of you and your behavior. Let me tell you a secret.” I leaned over closer to him and he leaned in. I whispered into his ear and his eyes got bigger and bigger. “If that's the way you want to go out, go for it. No skin off my back.” He leaned back and sucked on his cigar. I was getting a definite medium body profile to the cigar. The construction was perfect and so was the burn. No touch ups required. As I got into the last third, I could taste dried dark fruit. I was afraid Moe would think this was dates but he he had his head back thinking about what I told him...the cigar clenched between his teeth. I could also taste cherry and cocoa. This cigar has it all. A full flavored profile in a medium body smoke. It's a small cigar...only 4-7/8 x 50....like a robusto...45 minute smoke at the most. In that time, Moe had a chance to think of his chances with his people ready to storm the gates in order to take back their dignity and humanity. Moe didn't care about that. He was more concerned that if he didn't do what I suggested and get the hell out of Dodge...and soon...I'd be letting a certain small country have access to him and he can live out his days eating matzoh ball soup...with extra dates. The Bahamas seemed like a better choice. And no taxes. The Criollo is an all around hearty cigar. A little of everything for the smoker. I enjoyed mine and Moe definitely seemed to enjoy his. He was down to the nub. “OK. You ready to go?” Moe looked at me with sad eyes. And nodded his head yes. Can I have more of these Central American Organization cigars?” “You betcha' Moe. We'll even give you a discount, even though they are reasonably priced. “How about $1250 each? To be paid directly to the people of Libya?” He nodded. We got up, I spit in his face, he spit in mine and we walked towards the entrance of the bunker. I pushed Moe out first and his soldiers spit on him thinking it would be me. They spent the rest of their days in a Abu Dhabi prison living on dates and water. Stale dates. So I guess that I can say that the CAO Criollo Pato brought peace to Libya. That and a few well placed threats. If only it worked that way. God speed to the people of Libya and allow them to do what the brave Egyptian people were able to accomplish. And hail the CAO!

02-28-2011, 09:02 PM	#2
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust WTF!?!?!? To be honest this story made no sense whatsoever to me. Its cool you write your 'reviews' all but leave the politics out of it. IBTL Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by bvilchez; 02-28-2011 at 09:14 PM.

03-01-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust Its cool you write your 'reviews' all but leave the politics out of it. IBTL Posted via Mobile Device[/quote] Good story until the last line gotta keep politics out of it.

02-28-2011, 10:02 PM	#6
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#8
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust There's never been a Libyan RE has there? The Phoenicio was Lebanon, I believe. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-28-2011, 09:07 PM	#3
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	EDIT: double posted...sorry

02-28-2011, 10:46 PM	#10
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust Gotta disagree with you Jay, Was a good story and a good review, Thanks! __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

03-01-2011, 12:45 PM	#15
liltim Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Chris Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 61 Trading: (1)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust Interesting story... I have yet to try a CAO that I liked. In fact the CAO Soprano is possibly the worst cigar I have ever smoked and I even smoked 2 just to be sure. However if the Criollo can fictitiously save an entire country then I will give it a try. Nice review.

03-01-2011, 12:49 PM	#16
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust I actually really like the Brazilia gol and L'anniversairre cameroon. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-01-2011, 02:03 PM	#17
Frodo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 410 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust A+ review Phil. LOVED this one. And loved the cigar. I tried the America, Brazilia, Italia and the Criollo and liked the Criollo the most followed by the Brazilia.

03-01-2011, 02:31 PM	#18
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Criollo-Ghadaffi bites the dust Should these be under cigar reviews or entertainment? I'm sorry but with all the story telling in a "review" how do I know the whole damn thing isn't made up, including smoking the cigar.