CAO Reviews? - Page 3

joeobx · 02-27-2010, 07:23 PM

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seems like the Brazilia's are the ones that you guys like a lot. i will have to get one soon.

One of my favorite's, also like the Criollo and Gold Mad. MX2's have been hit or miss for me .

Smokin Gator · 02-27-2010, 08:18 PM

I've never had one that made much of a positive impression, but none that totally sucked either.

02-27-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

MX2's have been hit or miss for me .

My first 3 were awfully plugged ... really bad. Then I started dry-boxing them for DAYS before smoking, and now they smoke great and are quite tasty!

Jack Straw · 02-27-2010, 10:12 PM

I smoke a few of them - Brazilia, Italia, LX2, Sopranos - in fact I just ordered some Sopranos today after reading the CI catalogue in the john and spotting the deal. Check the link below, pick the Sopranos Boss for your fiver and that's about the cheapest you'll find them anywhere, even CBid.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...PT3&stext=trio

Hot Stuff x · 02-28-2010, 04:23 AM

CAOs seem to like lower humidity, like 62% or so.

If you like milder cigars and can get these, the 65th Anniversary cigars are really good. Hard to find though, I don't think they make them anymore.

Also like the CAO Ltd. Black for a medium bodied cigar. Black VR is more robust so be aware of the difference.

pennjones · 02-28-2010, 12:15 PM

I just smoked a CAO criollo this morning becuase this thread had me thinking that I haven't smoked a CAO in a long time. It was enjoyable. Nothing special, but a good morning smoke with my coffee and pop-tart (yes I ate a pop tart).

02-28-2010, 12:47 PM

I am a huge fan of both the Mx2 and the Brazilia. Both are great full flavored maduros, the Brazilia might be a bit creamier while the Mx2 has a nice spice as well as the creamy maduro flavor. Smoked a Brazilia the other day (along with a few brews) and had an extreme urge to start speaking Portuguese while running around in my back yard, stripping off my shirt while screaming "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL" I haven't tried to Sopranos yet (I'm too cheap) but I have heard great things.

The only CAO I have tried that I wouldn't buy again was the Gold. I didn't think it was bad, it just wasn't anything special, and there are many other Connecticuts out there that I like better.

02-28-2010, 02:29 PM

So the darker the CAO you get seems to be the ones that you guys like.

coffee and a pop tart is always a good breakfast.

Don Fernando · 03-01-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpython24

Anyone out there have an opinion on CAO cigars?

I searched on here and nothing came up...

there are a few on my blog www.cigarguide.org

KenyanSandBoa · 03-01-2010, 11:39 AM

I was talking to a guy at a B&M I visited this weekend and he said he really likes the CAO La Traviata. I haven't tied one yet, but it looked pretty tasty.

Kreth · 03-02-2010, 02:11 PM

Remembered this thread and fired up an MX2 today. Nice, medium-bodied maddie with coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors. A few wrapper splits that were probably due to the high humidity from melting snow. Great burn even with the splits.
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03-02-2010, 05:58 PM

I hate to pimp my site, but CAO has been a friend of my blog. I have reviewed most CAO cigars over there...

03-02-2010, 06:40 PM

The Brazilia is the easy one... Seems like everyone & their mother likes that one, including myself. That is except for the people who hate CAO anyways.

I think they make a helluva Maduro, & that seems to be were they shine IMO.

The La Traviata is solid for the $$$. Sometimes they're on the snug side from what I've experienced though. But hey... For just over 5 bills I won't complain.

03-02-2010, 06:47 PM

true that. it is nice gettin' a good smoke for a little over 5 bucks

03-02-2010, 06:59 PM

Haven't smoked any myself but I've read MANY positive reviews of the Brasilia. I actually ordered a few last Friday and should get them in a day or so. I'll let you know what I think when I get around to smoking one.

03-18-2010, 11:10 PM

Had a great smoke tonight. Outside of Starbucks with a CAO Gold. Couldn't ask for much better.

smokehouse · 03-19-2010, 05:57 AM

Had a CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon Corona the other day and yesterday I had a CAO Brazilia Piranha. Both were great cigars.

Chemyst · 03-20-2010, 09:32 PM

I like the Brazilias and Sopranos, although I can't afford
Sopranos very often. Most of the rest are OK at best.
Usually one dimensional but serviceable. Haven't tried
a Vision yet.

ymmv

Chemyst

joeobx · 03-21-2010, 11:47 AM

was just checking C Bid.....Criollos for about 60 a box....not a bad morning smoke.

tomc3084 · 03-23-2010, 08:57 AM

I know CA rated the la traviata well, but i really dont put much stock into their ratings....what do you guys who have smoked it think of it?

02-27-2010, 08:18 PM	#42
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: CAO Reviews? I've never had one that made much of a positive impression, but none that totally sucked either. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-27-2010, 10:12 PM	#44
Jack Straw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Brooklyn Posts: 111 Trading: (3)	Re: CAO Reviews? I smoke a few of them - Brazilia, Italia, LX2, Sopranos - in fact I just ordered some Sopranos today after reading the CI catalogue in the john and spotting the deal. Check the link below, pick the Sopranos Boss for your fiver and that's about the cheapest you'll find them anywhere, even CBid. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...PT3&stext=trio __________________ Overkill is consistently more fun.

02-28-2010, 04:23 AM	#45
Hot Stuff x FNG Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Les Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 89 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Reviews? CAOs seem to like lower humidity, like 62% or so. If you like milder cigars and can get these, the 65th Anniversary cigars are really good. Hard to find though, I don't think they make them anymore. Also like the CAO Ltd. Black for a medium bodied cigar. Black VR is more robust so be aware of the difference.

02-28-2010, 12:15 PM	#46
pennjones amateur afficionado! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brad Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 267 Trading: (12)	Re: CAO Reviews? I just smoked a CAO criollo this morning becuase this thread had me thinking that I haven't smoked a CAO in a long time. It was enjoyable. Nothing special, but a good morning smoke with my coffee and pop-tart (yes I ate a pop tart).

02-28-2010, 12:47 PM	#47
Spokane Rick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? I am a huge fan of both the Mx2 and the Brazilia. Both are great full flavored maduros, the Brazilia might be a bit creamier while the Mx2 has a nice spice as well as the creamy maduro flavor. Smoked a Brazilia the other day (along with a few brews) and had an extreme urge to start speaking Portuguese while running around in my back yard, stripping off my shirt while screaming "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL" I haven't tried to Sopranos yet (I'm too cheap) but I have heard great things. The only CAO I have tried that I wouldn't buy again was the Gold. I didn't think it was bad, it just wasn't anything special, and there are many other Connecticuts out there that I like better.

02-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#48
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? So the darker the CAO you get seems to be the ones that you guys like. coffee and a pop tart is always a good breakfast.

03-01-2010, 11:39 AM	#50
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: CAO Reviews? I was talking to a guy at a B&M I visited this weekend and he said he really likes the CAO La Traviata. I haven't tied one yet, but it looked pretty tasty. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

03-02-2010, 02:11 PM	#51
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: CAO Reviews? Remembered this thread and fired up an MX2 today. Nice, medium-bodied maddie with coffee and bittersweet chocolate flavors. A few wrapper splits that were probably due to the high humidity from melting snow. Great burn even with the splits. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#52
nyisles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? I hate to pimp my site, but CAO has been a friend of my blog. I have reviewed most CAO cigars over there...

03-02-2010, 06:40 PM	#53
fuente~fuente Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? The Brazilia is the easy one... Seems like everyone & their mother likes that one, including myself. That is except for the people who hate CAO anyways. I think they make a helluva Maduro, & that seems to be were they shine IMO. The La Traviata is solid for the $$$. Sometimes they're on the snug side from what I've experienced though. But hey... For just over 5 bills I won't complain.

03-02-2010, 06:47 PM	#54
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? true that. it is nice gettin' a good smoke for a little over 5 bucks

03-02-2010, 06:59 PM	#55
kazzaca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? Haven't smoked any myself but I've read MANY positive reviews of the Brasilia. I actually ordered a few last Friday and should get them in a day or so. I'll let you know what I think when I get around to smoking one.

03-18-2010, 11:10 PM	#56
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? Had a great smoke tonight. Outside of Starbucks with a CAO Gold. Couldn't ask for much better.

03-19-2010, 05:57 AM	#57
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: CAO Reviews? Had a CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon Corona the other day and yesterday I had a CAO Brazilia Piranha. Both were great cigars. __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

03-20-2010, 09:32 PM	#58
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: CAO Reviews? I like the Brazilias and Sopranos, although I can't afford Sopranos very often. Most of the rest are OK at best. Usually one dimensional but serviceable. Haven't tried a Vision yet. ymmv Chemyst

03-21-2010, 11:47 AM	#59
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Reviews? was just checking C Bid.....Criollos for about 60 a box....not a bad morning smoke. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

03-23-2010, 08:57 AM	#60
tomc3084 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Tom Location: Baden, PA Posts: 710 Trading: (26)	Re: CAO Reviews? I know CA rated the la traviata well, but i really dont put much stock into their ratings....what do you guys who have smoked it think of it?