What CAO had the best flavor profile for you?

Outlaw God · 07-25-2013, 10:22 PM

What CAO had the best flavor profile for you?
Had so few I can't remember, see a lot of you like the CAO MX3
Thanks

1) OSA SOL
2) LA TRAVIATA
3) LA TRAVIATA MADURO
4) LX2
5) CONCERT
6) MX2
7) ITALIA
8) BRAZILIA
9) AMERICA
10) CAO MADURO
11) CAMEROON
12) GOLD
13) GOLD MADURO
14) GOLD VINTAGE
15) CRIOLLO
16) SOPRANO
17) BELLA VANILLA
18) CARAMELO JOE
19) CHERRY BOMB
20) EARTH NECTAR
21) EILEEN'S DREAM
22) GOLD HONEY
23) MOONTRANCE

dwoodward · 07-25-2013, 11:40 PM

1 - LX2
2 - Brazilia
3 - Italia
4 - Black (not on your list for some reason...)
5 - MX2

icehog3 · 07-25-2013, 11:49 PM

Smoked a lot of the L'Anniversaire Maduros 10 years back, not sure what I was thinking....Major pepper bombs.

Enjoyed the Brazilia Piranhas for a bit, but those even became to peppery for my tastes as my palate evolved.

kelmac07 · 07-26-2013, 06:24 AM

MX3 (not listed)...in my top five sticks ever smoked.

Bondo 287 · 07-26-2013, 08:18 AM

Wow somebody actually mentioned Moontrance here. African Cameroon. A honey-vanilla tipped that I went through a few boxes of during my " infusion only" phase when I first started. A great noobie handout cigar. Quite mild, and lightly sweet. Always have a few corona here. If the wife ever asks to try a cigar, that will be the smoke I will hand her. It's also one of the smokes she has commented positively about the aroma.

The CAO America, albeit a quality smoke, I found ho-hum and the Brizilia nice but I think I've had too many lately.
The Concert and Mx2 are more where my tastes are at now.

HaHa but that'll change next month, right .....

shopkins82 · 07-26-2013, 08:40 AM

I usually like milder smokes, but the CAO America was quite enjoyable for me. It was full-flavored and almost chewy without being a pepper bomb. I'd really like to try the Perfecto, but I think it only comes in the gift box.

Outlaw God · 07-26-2013, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

MX3 (not listed)...in my top five sticks ever smoked.

Dose Drapers still have the MX3?
Thanks all for the help!

CoffeeWaterBeer · 07-26-2013, 09:18 AM

Way back before I took a cigar hiatus, I would grab Brazilias regularly. I haven't had one in easily 8 years but bought one a couple months back that's been napping in my box. Maybe I'll fire it up this weekend.

RepoGenetic · 07-26-2013, 10:19 AM

Love the MX2. Will pretend the MX3 never existed so I can minimize the sadness at never trying it.

CamoFlogged · 07-26-2013, 10:26 AM

MX3
MX2
Black
Osa Sol is interesting.

sikk50 · 07-26-2013, 11:08 AM

I loved the LX2 and the Visions (not listed), but the visions weren't worth the price point

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-26-2013, 12:10 PM

MX2 & LX2 are my favorites. I recently tried the Concert and really enjoyed smoking that cigar. I need to try a few more before I make up my mind about it.

Zipponubke · 07-26-2013, 12:13 PM

CAO Soprano (not listed) a lots a flavor in it.

jvanmeet · 07-26-2013, 12:13 PM

Started with the Sopranos and the CX2's. Really like the new flatheads

sikk50 · 07-26-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zipponubke

CAO Soprano (not listed) a lots a flavor in it.

Totally forgot about those, I loved those!

pektel · 07-26-2013, 01:26 PM

Brazilia Gol, MX2, and the Cameroon (L'anniversaire) were my favorites.

Ol' Times Cigars · 07-26-2013, 01:45 PM

LX2, Sopranos and Brazilia. La Traviata is a pretty good smoke for that $5 price range.
I really wanted to like the America more because the packaging and looks of the cigar were great, but it was just one of those cigars that didn't make much impression.

Porch Dweller · 07-26-2013, 01:54 PM

Brazilia & MX2

STEVE S · 07-26-2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

Brazilia Gol, MX2, and the Cameroon (L'anniversaire) were my favorites.

I'm with Peter on these.

Outlaw God · 07-26-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zipponubke

cao soprano (not listed) a lots a flavor in it.

16) soprano

07-25-2013, 10:22 PM	#1
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Had so few I can't remember, see a lot of you like the CAO MX3 Thanks 1) OSA SOL 2) LA TRAVIATA 3) LA TRAVIATA MADURO 4) LX2 5) CONCERT 6) MX2 7) ITALIA 8) BRAZILIA 9) AMERICA 10) CAO MADURO 11) CAMEROON 12) GOLD 13) GOLD MADURO 14) GOLD VINTAGE 15) CRIOLLO 16) SOPRANO 17) BELLA VANILLA 18) CARAMELO JOE 19) CHERRY BOMB 20) EARTH NECTAR 21) EILEEN'S DREAM 22) GOLD HONEY 23) MOONTRANCE __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

07-25-2013, 11:40 PM	#2
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? 1 - LX2 2 - Brazilia 3 - Italia 4 - Black (not on your list for some reason...) 5 - MX2

07-25-2013, 11:49 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Smoked a lot of the L'Anniversaire Maduros 10 years back, not sure what I was thinking....Major pepper bombs. Enjoyed the Brazilia Piranhas for a bit, but those even became to peppery for my tastes as my palate evolved. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-26-2013, 06:24 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? MX3 (not listed)...in my top five sticks ever smoked. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-26-2013, 08:18 AM	#5
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Wow somebody actually mentioned Moontrance here. African Cameroon. A honey-vanilla tipped that I went through a few boxes of during my " infusion only" phase when I first started. A great noobie handout cigar. Quite mild, and lightly sweet. Always have a few corona here. If the wife ever asks to try a cigar, that will be the smoke I will hand her. It's also one of the smokes she has commented positively about the aroma. The CAO America, albeit a quality smoke, I found ho-hum and the Brizilia nice but I think I've had too many lately. The Concert and Mx2 are more where my tastes are at now. HaHa but that'll change next month, right ..... Last edited by Bondo 287; 07-26-2013 at 08:25 AM.

07-26-2013, 08:40 AM	#6
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? I usually like milder smokes, but the CAO America was quite enjoyable for me. It was full-flavored and almost chewy without being a pepper bomb. I'd really like to try the Perfecto, but I think it only comes in the gift box.

07-26-2013, 09:18 AM	#8
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Way back before I took a cigar hiatus, I would grab Brazilias regularly. I haven't had one in easily 8 years but bought one a couple months back that's been napping in my box. Maybe I'll fire it up this weekend.

07-26-2013, 10:19 AM	#9
RepoGenetic Budget Smoker Join Date: Jul 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 80 Trading: (0)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Love the MX2. Will pretend the MX3 never existed so I can minimize the sadness at never trying it.

07-26-2013, 10:26 AM	#10
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? MX3 MX2 Black Osa Sol is interesting.

07-26-2013, 11:08 AM	#11
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? I loved the LX2 and the Visions (not listed), but the visions weren't worth the price point __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

07-26-2013, 12:10 PM	#12
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? MX2 & LX2 are my favorites. I recently tried the Concert and really enjoyed smoking that cigar. I need to try a few more before I make up my mind about it.

07-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#13
Zipponubke Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Rene Location: Maastricht, the Netherlands Posts: 206 Trading: (0)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? CAO Soprano (not listed) a lots a flavor in it.

07-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#14
jvanmeet Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: John Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 19 Trading: (0)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Started with the Sopranos and the CX2's. Really like the new flatheads

07-26-2013, 01:26 PM	#16
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Brazilia Gol, MX2, and the Cameroon (L'anniversaire) were my favorites. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

07-26-2013, 01:45 PM	#17
Ol' Times Cigars www.oltimescigars.com Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Jonathan Location: Casselberry, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (4)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? LX2, Sopranos and Brazilia. La Traviata is a pretty good smoke for that $5 price range. I really wanted to like the America more because the packaging and looks of the cigar were great, but it was just one of those cigars that didn't make much impression. __________________ www.oltimescigars.com Great Cigars at even better Prices!

07-26-2013, 01:54 PM	#18
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: What CAO had the best flavor profile for you? Brazilia & MX2 __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone