CAO Reviews?

[mad4maduro]

oh boy...CAO - I am a huge fan. In my personal experience, one of the most consistent brands out there. Brazilia remains my favorite line - I am partial to a spicy, peppery full bodied smoke that bites my lips before I even bring flame to foot. mmmmmmm...Brazilia Samba....Also, if I am in the mood for something more mellow, the Gold is very good (not especially multi-dimensional but yummy nonetheless) and the Criollo is buttery smooth and mild (love these). Back to the more bold - I enjoy the Sopranos line - the new LaTriviata is a good solid smoke that is not as spicy and bold as the Brazilia or Sopranos but sort of middle of the road in that regard - Another very good smoke......anyhow....bottom line - although some are a bit overpriced (imo) - CAO is one my favorite domestic smokes. Smoke on, my friend

Hey Guys. Does anyone know if the Lx2s tend to be a little dry or not? I have a couple that just feel really hard.

[Knip23]

CAO Italia is by far the best i think nice flavor all the way through very smooth. CAO Sapranos would never buy again was a waste of 13 bucks HORRIBLE

[macpappy]

Originally Posted by Mpython24

Hey Guys. Does anyone know if the Lx2s tend to be a little dry or not? I have a couple that just feel really hard.

I've had about 10 or 12 LX2's. Haven't noticed the problem. I keep them stored at 65RH.

I still like the MX2s also.

Haven't tried some of the others because of the prices.

I like the L'Anniversaire Maduro, CX2 and MX2 quite a bit. The MX2's need time in the humi before you smoke 'em, though.

I have a bunch of the World Selection sticks I haven't smoked yet, along with a really cool (and rare) CAO Columbia Escaparate that a buddy of mine gifted me. This summer, I think I'm going to have a CAO week.

Originally Posted by Nurse_Maduro

This summer, I think I'm going to have a CAO week.

That is a great idea! I had an Italia the other night, really enjoyed it. I think a CAO is defiantly in the works for tonight at some point. Gold Maduro or an Lx2...

Originally Posted by Mpython24

That is a great idea! I had an Italia the other night, really enjoyed it. I think a CAO is defiantly in the works for tonight at some point. Gold Maduro or an Lx2...

Hmm...how about a CAO International week, with a different beer (or ale) paired with the same country's cigar?

I wish we lived closer; this has tremendous herf potential!

Originally Posted by Nurse_Maduro

Hmm...how about a CAO International week, with a different beer (or ale) paired with the same country's cigar?

I wish we lived closer; this has tremendous herf potential!

now you got me thinking. That would be an epic week for me. I'll be in Pennsylvania during the summer months.

PM me when you get close; maybe we can figure something out.

And to keep this on topic, the CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro I'm smoking right now is tasty, but it's dumping ash like crazy. I think it's a bit underhumidified, though.

[mad4maduro]

Originally Posted by Knip23

CAO Italia is by far the best i think nice flavor all the way through very smooth. CAO Sapranos would never buy again was a waste of 13 bucks HORRIBLE

Good call - I have had mostly great experiences w/ Sopranos myself BUT i would never spend 13 bucks on one. I am one of those smokers that have found PLENTY of great smokes for well under 13 bucks and will likely not be spending 13 bucks on a stick anytime in the near future given the tremendous quality available to me for less. I have smoked expensive cigars and have gifted them to others and will occasionally splurge i am sure...but not on a Soprano!

CAO Lx2 last night. Very very very good.

If you like the Gold, I think you will like the CX2. Not that strong (I'm a mild-medium kinda' guy) and I like Cameroon.

My anyway.

Mike