Love from the very first puff...

dwoodward · 09-27-2010, 04:24 AM

Nubbed a Cigar last night. I rarely smoke a cigar past an inch from the end. But this cigar was just amazing.

Anyone else have a special place for this rich lovely?

I didn't want it to end! My first Brazilia, I am officially a fan!

Kreth · 09-27-2010, 05:28 AM

Brazilias are probably my favorite CAO stick. The Black and VR are pretty tasty, too.
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warren G. · 09-27-2010, 06:10 AM

Nice, CAO Italia was my first "real" cigar. I haven't smoke a CAO ever since then (it wasn't bad, just never care/thought about it), I think I need to revisit

Emjaysmash · 09-27-2010, 07:19 AM

I'm not a big CAO fan, but my best friend absolutely LOVES these.

neoflex · 09-27-2010, 08:08 AM

These used to be a part of my regular rotation. Thanks for the post. Reminds me I need to start smoking these more often as I rarely ever revisit them. My favorite vitolas are the Gol and the Box Press. Great sticks that won't break the bank.

maninblack · 09-27-2010, 08:10 AM

The Brazilia's are great smokes fo sho. Probably one of CAO's finest, but I think the La Traviata's are the best.

cigarmonkel · 09-27-2010, 09:42 AM

i'm the same i very rarely will nub a cigar and will put it down with about an inch left but i had a CAO Criollo awhile back and nubbed it! Something about CAO's..

09-27-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Anyone else have a special place for this rich lovely?

I didn't like it. If I have anymore perhaps I will find a special place for them. Like in a 5 finger bag within a box with your addy on it. I'll be in touch if I bump into any in the humi.

BigCat · 09-27-2010, 09:51 AM

These are a staple in my rotation - I'll be picking up another box soon because I'm getting low.

ODLS1 · 09-27-2010, 01:42 PM

Hmm. I should try one. I've looked at them but that's about as far as I got. I really like the MX2s, and did not like the CAO America series, which most other people say is pretty bad as well.

Bunker · 09-27-2010, 01:46 PM

I smoked a lot of CX2's before my tastes moved on the more full bodied smokes (plus the Robustos were dirt cheap at FS for along time).

I really haven't ventured back since but the Brazil does look interesting.

Dave128 · 09-27-2010, 02:03 PM

I enjoy smoking MX2s and Italias. I have not yet had the pleasure of smoking a Brazilia. I do, however, have one in my humi. I shall give it a try in the near future.

dwoodward · 09-27-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I didn't like it. If I have anymore perhaps I will find a special place for them. Like in a 5 finger bag within a box with your addy on it. I'll be in touch if I bump into any in the humi.

joeobx · 09-27-2010, 03:33 PM

These are one of my go to when I want a smoke that I know wont disappoint.

MajorCaptSilly · 09-27-2010, 03:39 PM

I've never met a CAO that I've liked. Tried to like them but they don't work for me.

MCS

Starscream · 09-27-2010, 03:42 PM

Brazilias are the best CAO to me.

DropTheE · 09-27-2010, 03:45 PM

I do like the occasional Brazila, I never had any trouble with those. I bought some of those stupid artisan CAO fancy pants sampler nightmares and had a horrible time keeping those lit and the draw was terrible. Same with some VR's that I got, maybe I just had bad batches.

I will have to revisit the VR's so that I don't feel so angry towards them.

09-27-2010, 03:49 PM

Out of my curiosity, how does a CAO Brazilian compare to a Black? I've had some Blacks and have enjoyed them as much as people suggested I might.

icehog3 · 09-27-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Brazilias are the best CAO to me.

To me too, Andy...unfortunately, that ain't sayin' much.

09-27-2010, 04:33 PM

Brazilia > VR > Italia > La Traviata Maduro > Black

And I do like black very much. So that just speaks towards CAO's other blends.

09-27-2010, 04:24 AM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Love from the very first puff... Nubbed a Cigar last night. I rarely smoke a cigar past an inch from the end. But this cigar was just amazing. Anyone else have a special place for this rich lovely? I didn't want it to end! My first Brazilia, I am officially a fan!

09-27-2010, 05:28 AM	#2
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Love from the very first puff... Brazilias are probably my favorite CAO stick. The Black and VR are pretty tasty, too. Posted via Mobile Device

09-27-2010, 06:10 AM	#3
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Love from the very first puff... Nice, CAO Italia was my first "real" cigar. I haven't smoke a CAO ever since then (it wasn't bad, just never care/thought about it), I think I need to revisit __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

09-27-2010, 07:19 AM	#4
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Love from the very first puff... I'm not a big CAO fan, but my best friend absolutely LOVES these. __________________

09-27-2010, 08:08 AM	#5
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Love from the very first puff... These used to be a part of my regular rotation. Thanks for the post. Reminds me I need to start smoking these more often as I rarely ever revisit them. My favorite vitolas are the Gol and the Box Press. Great sticks that won't break the bank. __________________

09-27-2010, 08:10 AM	#6
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Love from the very first puff... The Brazilia's are great smokes fo sho. Probably one of CAO's finest, but I think the La Traviata's are the best. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

09-27-2010, 09:42 AM	#7
cigarmonkel User Title goes here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: a2/ypsi. in the mitten Posts: 1,594 Trading: (32)	Re: Love from the very first puff... i'm the same i very rarely will nub a cigar and will put it down with about an inch left but i had a CAO Criollo awhile back and nubbed it! Something about CAO's..

09-27-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Love from the very first puff... These are a staple in my rotation - I'll be picking up another box soon because I'm getting low. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

09-27-2010, 01:42 PM	#10
ODLS1 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 226 Trading: (1)	Re: Love from the very first puff... Hmm. I should try one. I've looked at them but that's about as far as I got. I really like the MX2s, and did not like the CAO America series, which most other people say is pretty bad as well.

09-27-2010, 01:46 PM	#11
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: Love from the very first puff... I smoked a lot of CX2's before my tastes moved on the more full bodied smokes (plus the Robustos were dirt cheap at FS for along time). I really haven't ventured back since but the Brazil does look interesting.

09-27-2010, 02:03 PM	#12
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,924 Trading: (4)	Re: Love from the very first puff... I enjoy smoking MX2s and Italias. I have not yet had the pleasure of smoking a Brazilia. I do, however, have one in my humi. I shall give it a try in the near future. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

09-27-2010, 03:33 PM	#14
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Love from the very first puff... These are one of my go to when I want a smoke that I know wont disappoint. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

09-27-2010, 03:39 PM	#15
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Love from the very first puff... I've never met a CAO that I've liked. Tried to like them but they don't work for me. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

09-27-2010, 03:42 PM	#16
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: Love from the very first puff... Brazilias are the best CAO to me. __________________ Insert quote here.

09-27-2010, 03:45 PM	#17
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: Love from the very first puff... I do like the occasional Brazila, I never had any trouble with those. I bought some of those stupid artisan CAO fancy pants sampler nightmares and had a horrible time keeping those lit and the draw was terrible. Same with some VR's that I got, maybe I just had bad batches. I will have to revisit the VR's so that I don't feel so angry towards them. __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

09-27-2010, 03:49 PM	#18
Sam Tushing Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Love from the very first puff... Out of my curiosity, how does a CAO Brazilian compare to a Black? I've had some Blacks and have enjoyed them as much as people suggested I might.

09-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#20
Nickerson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Love from the very first puff... Brazilia > VR > Italia > La Traviata Maduro > Black And I do like black very much. So that just speaks towards CAO's other blends.