CAO La Traviata

SNKBYT · 08-21-2009, 06:22 PM

Full bodied smoke (Habano)....well constructed cigar 5X50, first taste after lighting were spicy but over the top.....ash was light gray and held for about an inch before needing to be ashed.....med rolled and cool smoke.....aroma was pleasant and not over bearing.....pleasent to nub.....finished well and was consistent from start to finish
cigar gifted by Duque Cigars (Tom) to try before they hit the market

Press Release:

New CAO Cigar Harkens Back To Pre-Nationalization Havana

Nashville, July 29, 2009: CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it will debut its CAO La Traviata cigar brand at the IPCPR 77th Annual Convention and International Trade Show in New Orleans August 8-12.

The La Traviata brand began its life at the turn of the 20th Century in Cuba or, more precisely, in the Tabacalera Cubana, Agramonte no. 106, in Havana. Over 100 years later, CAO has resurrected the La Traviata name, abiding closely to its original Cuban roots in presentation and taste. CAO La Traviata is a full-bodied, full-flavored cigar that combines an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Cameroon binder and incorporates two different ligero filler tobaccos from the Pueblo Nuevo farm in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. “The inspiration for La Traviata came from smoking numerous classic Cuban cigars,” said CAO President Tim Ozgener. “We wanted to create a cigar that appealed to sight, smell, and taste. The oily sheen of the Ecuadorian wrapper compels you to pick it up. The pre-light has a distinct pepper and leather nose. The flavor bombards the palate with intense, rich notes of cedar, anise, and leather, evolving along the way into a lush and creamy finish. We’ve also stayed true to the original La Traviata vista and artwork circa 1901-1904.”

Packaged in 24-count boxes, CAO La Traviata will be available in three shapes: Divino (5″ x 50), Radiante (6″ x 52), and Intrépido (7″ x 54), and will have a suggested retail price range of $4.95 to $5.75 per cigar.

tooomanycolors · 08-21-2009, 07:49 PM

smoked one from the show...pass just like everything else Ive had out of CAO

G G · 08-21-2009, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the review.

hotreds · 08-21-2009, 08:53 PM

Simply operatic!

08-23-2009, 11:43 PM

I'd like to try one myself....I wonder if it's the same ligero they are using in the LX2?

08-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	CAO La Traviata Full bodied smoke (Habano)....well constructed cigar 5X50, first taste after lighting were spicy but over the top.....ash was light gray and held for about an inch before needing to be ashed.....med rolled and cool smoke.....aroma was pleasant and not over bearing.....pleasent to nub.....finished well and was consistent from start to finish cigar gifted by Duque Cigars (Tom) to try before they hit the market Press Release: New CAO Cigar Harkens Back To Pre-Nationalization Havana Nashville, July 29, 2009: CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it will debut its CAO La Traviata cigar brand at the IPCPR 77th Annual Convention and International Trade Show in New Orleans August 8-12. The La Traviata brand began its life at the turn of the 20th Century in Cuba or, more precisely, in the Tabacalera Cubana, Agramonte no. 106, in Havana. Over 100 years later, CAO has resurrected the La Traviata name, abiding closely to its original Cuban roots in presentation and taste. CAO La Traviata is a full-bodied, full-flavored cigar that combines an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Cameroon binder and incorporates two different ligero filler tobaccos from the Pueblo Nuevo farm in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. “The inspiration for La Traviata came from smoking numerous classic Cuban cigars,” said CAO President Tim Ozgener. “We wanted to create a cigar that appealed to sight, smell, and taste. The oily sheen of the Ecuadorian wrapper compels you to pick it up. The pre-light has a distinct pepper and leather nose. The flavor bombards the palate with intense, rich notes of cedar, anise, and leather, evolving along the way into a lush and creamy finish. We’ve also stayed true to the original La Traviata vista and artwork circa 1901-1904.” Packaged in 24-count boxes, CAO La Traviata will be available in three shapes: Divino (5″ x 50), Radiante (6″ x 52), and Intrépido (7″ x 54), and will have a suggested retail price range of $4.95 to $5.75 per cigar. __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

08-21-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
tooomanycolors Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Illinois Posts: 211 Trading: (11)	Re: CAO La Traviata smoked one from the show...pass just like everything else Ive had out of CAO __________________ ...Are you afraid Lagerboy?

08-21-2009, 08:43 PM	#3
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: CAO La Traviata Thanks for the review.

08-21-2009, 08:53 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: CAO La Traviata Simply operatic! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-23-2009, 11:43 PM	#5
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO La Traviata I'd like to try one myself....I wonder if it's the same ligero they are using in the LX2?