CAO LX2 Robusto w/Photos

Skywalker · 12-24-2008, 01:31 PM

If I would have known that LX2 = Double Ligero I probably wouldn’t have picked this one up from my B&M. I am not a big fan of cigars that make me feel seasick!!! But I bought it and here is my review!

The CAO LX2 was inspired by tobacco from the Pueblo Nuevo farm in Nicaragua.

Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper Type: Colorado
Wrapper Color: Dark Natural
Binder: Honduran
Filler Nicaragua/Dominican Ligero mix
Strength: Full
Length/Ring: 5 x 48

The construction on these is flawless except for a few veins running the length of the cigar. The bands are very stylish and remind me of the Cruzado band, with tribal markings.

Pre-light draw was open and faint smell and flavor of wet dog (not bad in a cigar).

The first few puffs were smooth and unimpressive. I could taste hay and a little cedar. This hay flavor stayed for the first third of the cigar. No spice detected at all. I paired this with Irish Crème and Coffee.

About one-third through the hay taste gave way to wood – cedar. The cedar flavor lasted through out the experience. The draw was perfect but the burn was uneven and needed correcting at several points.

As you can see the ash held on for a long time, however it was very crooked and scary looking!

About halfway through I became lightheaded and decided to put a few teaspoons of sugar in my coffee after a warm up. I slowed my smoking down to enjoy the rest of the cigar as it had become very strong in nicotine. The flavor didn’t really change that much but became bitter.

The bitterness and cedar persisted and I needed to purge for the rest of the smoke. I did snork at one point and did not enjoy it at all. The intensity of the nicotine was growing. The rest of the cigar was not very enjoyable, as the bitterness became a little overpowering. I still did not detect pepper or spice of any kind and I am very sensitive to spice!

Total smoke time took one hour and 12 minutes.

Construction/Appearance: 9.5 out of 10
Flavor Balance: 7 out of 10 – No likey the bitter!!!
Strength: Full - Nicotine buzz and nap afterwards
Over all experience: 7.5 out of 10
Value: I bought this at my B&M for $8.50 (Cheap for a kick in the pants!)

I would buy this for my Mentors as they enjoy a more intense experience! However, I will not be smoking this one again!

12-24-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	CAO LX2 Robusto w/Photos If I would have known that LX2 = Double Ligero I probably wouldn’t have picked this one up from my B&M. I am not a big fan of cigars that make me feel seasick!!! But I bought it and here is my review! The CAO LX2 was inspired by tobacco from the Pueblo Nuevo farm in Nicaragua. Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper Type: Colorado Wrapper Color: Dark Natural Binder: Honduran Filler Nicaragua/Dominican Ligero mix Strength: Full Length/Ring: 5 x 48 The construction on these is flawless except for a few veins running the length of the cigar. The bands are very stylish and remind me of the Cruzado band, with tribal markings. Pre-light draw was open and faint smell and flavor of wet dog (not bad in a cigar). The first few puffs were smooth and unimpressive. I could taste hay and a little cedar. This hay flavor stayed for the first third of the cigar. No spice detected at all. I paired this with Irish Crème and Coffee. About one-third through the hay taste gave way to wood – cedar. The cedar flavor lasted through out the experience. The draw was perfect but the burn was uneven and needed correcting at several points. As you can see the ash held on for a long time, however it was very crooked and scary looking! About halfway through I became lightheaded and decided to put a few teaspoons of sugar in my coffee after a warm up. I slowed my smoking down to enjoy the rest of the cigar as it had become very strong in nicotine. The flavor didn’t really change that much but became bitter. The bitterness and cedar persisted and I needed to purge for the rest of the smoke. I did snork at one point and did not enjoy it at all. The intensity of the nicotine was growing. The rest of the cigar was not very enjoyable, as the bitterness became a little overpowering. I still did not detect pepper or spice of any kind and I am very sensitive to spice! Total smoke time took one hour and 12 minutes. Construction/Appearance: 9.5 out of 10 Flavor Balance: 7 out of 10 – No likey the bitter!!! Strength: Full - Nicotine buzz and nap afterwards Over all experience: 7.5 out of 10 Value: I bought this at my B&M for $8.50 (Cheap for a kick in the pants!) I would buy this for my Mentors as they enjoy a more intense experience! However, I will not be smoking this one again! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!