CAO Sopranos Associate

Whee · 12-14-2008, 10:19 PM

After a small hiatus, Illinois Hoosier's Review Corner is back! Yeah, I know...

Tonights' mob hit, is courtesy of Smitdavi. We finally hooked up at a Hoosier game (damn Chippewas!) and he gifted me a few wonderful smokes, this being one of them.

CAO Sopranos Associate
5x52
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Combination of Nicaraguan, Dominican and Columbian leaf

The unsuspecting victim..."Don't Stop Believin'" plays in the background

The appearance of this stick is wonderful. Dark brown, rough to the touch wrapper, with a couple of nice veins running on it. Aroma is a nice cedar smell, with a little chocolate. Very firm, nicely constructed. Clipped with the ol' Palio easily. Pre light draw is firm and the taste is definitely chocolatey. Lit with no problems.

Obligatory 5 minute pic...

Early flavor is spicy chocolate, but it is mellow. The aroma is nutty. Burn looks good, ash is light gray. Lots of creamy white smoke.

20 minutes...

As you can see, another mob hit preceded this one...
The flavor is still holding steady although it has picked up some cedarness. The aroma is fantastic; like a burning cedar plank with chocolate on it. Flavor is not strong, very subtle. The ash is more white than I noted earlier and is holding well. Decent amount of smoke. As I took this pic, I noticed a small split on the foot.

Thanks to being a bit shaky tonight, I clipped the ashtray and dropped the ash at thirty minutes. It was solid.

Here we are at 40 minutes...

The flavor has definitely mellowed now, just a mild spice. Aroma is still great though as noted earlier. Stick recovered from its ashtray accident just fine, burn is good, with the exception of one little odd spot that I corrected. Draw has been perfect throughout.

The aroma continued to be spicy cedar, but picked up a bit of a stale note. The flavor, though, is unchanged.

One hour in...

Starting to go ugly here. The stale note was just a temporary bump. The chocolate cedar is back, and I actual got a little floral smell. As you can see, the burn is uneven here and it would not correct itself. The flavor has started to go away and turn a bit harsh, but we'll see where we go.

Ok, only 4 more minutes...and I killed it. The burn was really ragged. An hour later and there is still a bit of taste lingering. Medium finish on this one.

I really liked the first half of this smoke. The chocolate cedar aroma was wonderful and the flavor was smooth until that last 15 minutes or so. As a CAO fan, this stick is pretty typical of the line...good smoke, but would be really good for $4. I would definitely give these another try.

It gets...

3 Big Pussies out 5

goalie204 · 12-14-2008, 10:20 PM

Hey nice review. lol 3 big pussies out of 5.

well done

shvictor · 12-14-2008, 10:24 PM

The only Sopranos i ever had was freakin incredible.

08-04-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shvictor

The only Sopranos i ever had was freakin incredible.

I have found the sopranos all smoked well.

GoodFella · 08-05-2009, 12:13 AM

nice one man. I just smoked one not to long ago stuck in traffic. Even a guy who hates CAO can like this one.

Whee · 12-14-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goalie204

Hey nice review. lol 3 big pussies out of 5.

well done

Apparently, singular is bad...plural is ok.

Salvatore's mug should be visible now.

12-15-2008, 04:09 PM

were do i buy these ?

mojo65 · 12-15-2008, 04:34 PM

CI and Famous both have it listed.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...438/pnum/21679

12-15-2008, 07:06 PM

will thay ship to the uk ?

Starscream · 12-17-2008, 10:03 AM

I've had one of these in my humi for over a year now. Looks delicious. I'll get around to smoking it one of these days.

Scottw · 12-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Nice review.

08-05-2009, 12:31 AM

nice review

elderboy02 · 08-05-2009, 05:54 AM

I too enjoy the Sopranos line. Thanks for the review. I never watched The Sopranos when it was on HBO, but I am now up to Season 2 thanks to Netflix.

So far, I have heard Tony mention Cuban Montecristo's and Macanudos

Jimbo14 · 08-05-2009, 07:00 AM

Nice review - thankyou for sharing.

Poor Pusy is swimming with the fishes...

G G · 08-05-2009, 08:50 AM

Nice review, thanks.

Mr B · 08-05-2009, 05:44 PM

Nice Review. I enjoyed the Sopranos. I got a 5er and gave away a few for others to try. Good but def not worth the money. I agree maybe a $4 range smoke.

08-06-2009, 11:13 PM

nice review, I still have to try them, at the price they sell them for I feel like I am being extorted.

groogs · 08-06-2009, 11:19 PM

Nice review, I bout a box a few years ago and really enjoyed them. I still have about half a box in the humi, I guess I should go dig one out.

08-06-2009, 11:33 PM

Love your rating system, CA should buy it from you...might make thier reviews more interesting although I don't think any of them like ***** lol

12-14-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	CAO Sopranos Associate After a small hiatus, Illinois Hoosier's Review Corner is back! Yeah, I know... Tonights' mob hit, is courtesy of Smitdavi. We finally hooked up at a Hoosier game (damn Chippewas!) and he gifted me a few wonderful smokes, this being one of them. CAO Sopranos Associate 5x52 Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Combination of Nicaraguan, Dominican and Columbian leaf The unsuspecting victim..."Don't Stop Believin'" plays in the background The appearance of this stick is wonderful. Dark brown, rough to the touch wrapper, with a couple of nice veins running on it. Aroma is a nice cedar smell, with a little chocolate. Very firm, nicely constructed. Clipped with the ol' Palio easily. Pre light draw is firm and the taste is definitely chocolatey. Lit with no problems. Obligatory 5 minute pic... Early flavor is spicy chocolate, but it is mellow. The aroma is nutty. Burn looks good, ash is light gray. Lots of creamy white smoke. 20 minutes... As you can see, another mob hit preceded this one... The flavor is still holding steady although it has picked up some cedarness. The aroma is fantastic; like a burning cedar plank with chocolate on it. Flavor is not strong, very subtle. The ash is more white than I noted earlier and is holding well. Decent amount of smoke. As I took this pic, I noticed a small split on the foot. Thanks to being a bit shaky tonight, I clipped the ashtray and dropped the ash at thirty minutes. It was solid. Here we are at 40 minutes... The flavor has definitely mellowed now, just a mild spice. Aroma is still great though as noted earlier. Stick recovered from its ashtray accident just fine, burn is good, with the exception of one little odd spot that I corrected. Draw has been perfect throughout. The aroma continued to be spicy cedar, but picked up a bit of a stale note. The flavor, though, is unchanged. One hour in... Starting to go ugly here. The stale note was just a temporary bump. The chocolate cedar is back, and I actual got a little floral smell. As you can see, the burn is uneven here and it would not correct itself. The flavor has started to go away and turn a bit harsh, but we'll see where we go. Ok, only 4 more minutes...and I killed it. The burn was really ragged. An hour later and there is still a bit of taste lingering. Medium finish on this one. I really liked the first half of this smoke. The chocolate cedar aroma was wonderful and the flavor was smooth until that last 15 minutes or so. As a CAO fan, this stick is pretty typical of the line...good smoke, but would be really good for $4. I would definitely give these another try. It gets... 3 Big Pussies out 5 __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary Last edited by Whee; 12-14-2008 at 10:27 PM. Reason: dang dirty word filter. Pic should be there now.

12-14-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Hey nice review. lol 3 big pussies out of 5. well done

12-14-2008, 10:24 PM	#3
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate The only Sopranos i ever had was freakin incredible. __________________

08-05-2009, 12:13 AM	#5
GoodFella out to sea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SC2FL Posts: 588 Trading: (7)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate nice one man. I just smoked one not to long ago stuck in traffic. Even a guy who hates CAO can like this one. __________________

12-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate were do i buy these ?

12-15-2008, 04:34 PM	#8
mojo65 Relocation Engineer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: mark Location: Evans,CO Posts: 240 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate CI and Famous both have it listed. http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...438/pnum/21679 __________________ Mark, I'LL TAKE MY GUNS, RELIGION & MONEY... YOU CAN KEEP THE CHANGE!

12-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#9
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate will thay ship to the uk ?

12-17-2008, 10:03 AM	#10
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate I've had one of these in my humi for over a year now. Looks delicious. I'll get around to smoking it one of these days. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-17-2008, 10:14 AM	#11
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Nice review. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

08-05-2009, 12:31 AM	#12
SupremePie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate nice review

08-05-2009, 05:54 AM	#13
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate I too enjoy the Sopranos line. Thanks for the review. I never watched The Sopranos when it was on HBO, but I am now up to Season 2 thanks to Netflix. So far, I have heard Tony mention Cuban Montecristo's and Macanudos

08-05-2009, 07:00 AM	#14
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Nice review - thankyou for sharing. Poor Pusy is swimming with the fishes...

08-05-2009, 08:50 AM	#15
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Nice review, thanks.

08-05-2009, 05:44 PM	#16
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Nice Review. I enjoyed the Sopranos. I got a 5er and gave away a few for others to try. Good but def not worth the money. I agree maybe a $4 range smoke.

08-06-2009, 11:13 PM	#17
Steelergar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate nice review, I still have to try them, at the price they sell them for I feel like I am being extorted.

08-06-2009, 11:19 PM	#18
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Nice review, I bout a box a few years ago and really enjoyed them. I still have about half a box in the humi, I guess I should go dig one out.

08-06-2009, 11:33 PM	#19
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Sopranos Associate Love your rating system, CA should buy it from you...might make thier reviews more interesting although I don't think any of them like ***** lol