CAO Sopranos

[pgagnon]

Anyone tried this cigar and is it any good?

[shvictor]

I love them

[sikk50]

CAO's best cigar imo

[Starscream]

I'm not a fan, but then again I've only tried one. It was very musty and earthy, much like a Gurkha.

[pgagnon]

there's a place right next to where i work that got a boxes 'o them and im debating if ill try 'em or not

[pgagnon]

I'm not a fan, but then again I've only tried one. It was very musty and earthy, much like a Gurkha.

nice that will help me alot since i like the Gurkhas

[KidRock]

These are legit!

[Darrell]

They rock for the first 1/2 inch and then they turn into plain ole boring CAO.

[Starscream]

nice that will help me alot since i like the Gurkhas

If you actually like Gurkha, then go for it.

[captain53]

I got some resting now from this pretty good deal to try some: CAO The Sopranos Edition Boss + 5-Pack Offer
$30.00

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=CS-PT3

[pgagnon]

well i tried 2 and liked them and from what i heard you either LOVE Gurkhas or you do not there is no inbetween

[WyGuy]

One of my favorite CAO's next to the Brazilia.

[Red]

hate it..maybe the worst ''premium'' cigar ive ever had..blark!!

[pgagnon]

premium? what do you mean?

[elderboy02]

They aren't bad.

[Red]

premium? what do you mean?

so called premiums...but more of a marketing scheme than a good stick

[pgagnon]

since they were selling the only the box and not singles i bought a Mx2 toro 'n a Brazili box press instead. we'll see how it goes

[Red]

since they were selling the only the box and not singles i bought a Mx2 toro 'n a Brazili box press instead. we'll see how it goes

Mx2 is ok..the brazil is the only great CAO out there

[pgagnon]

well i'll have to double check that. you think i should let 'em rest a bit?

[Red]

well i'll have to double check that. you think i should let 'em rest a bit?

nope...smoke while there still good!

[BigCat]

They are a good smoke - a little inconsistent though. When they are really on they are really good and when they are a little off they are still a pretty good stick. Given the price I wish they were more consistent though.

[pgagnon]

i'll keep that in mind if i ever get to see a place where they sell em in singles

[Starscream]

the brazil is the only great CAO out there
:tpd:

[captain53]

well i'll have to double check that. you think i should let 'em rest a bit?

Just me but I find all of them seem to smoke better if they rest for at least 30-60 days. I rarely smoke anything on arrival unless it is just one I pick up at the B&M to enjoy right away.

[coastietech]

Mx2 is ok..the brazil is the only great CAO out there

I gotta disagree with this statement... I think they make quite a few really good sticks, ie Italia, Brazilia, Mx2, Lx2, America. They do have some over hyped crap but I do enjoy a few of their products.

[captain53]

I gotta disagree with this statement... I think they make quite a few really good sticks, ie Italia, Brazilia, Mx2, Lx2, America. They do have some over hyped crap but I do enjoy a few of their products.

I have had good experience with most of them too and several are really good but I have some Gold Maduro's that are pretty sorry.

[pgagnon]

all good comments! i cant wait to be able to smoke those... i'm at work atm alone in the darn building with NOTHING to do minus write on this board!! i cant even watch hockey!!

2 more hours to go..

[troutbreath]

CAO makes some good sticks, just maybe not as good as their marketing departments.

The Sopranos are pretty good. If you are looking to give them a try, you might want to look for the sampler CAO released with each of the vitolas. I found some at JR a while ago at a pretty good price. I'm guessing they were looking to move the last of the inventory.

[pgagnon]

no JR here sorry

:(

[troutbreath]

Ahhh, just noticed the location. I don't suppose that is Quebec, North Carolina . . . nope. Probaly not.

Good luck in your search. I would add that the comparison to Gurhka is pretty solid. Stronger, earthy smoke. Good flavor, IMHO.

[cbsmokin]

I used to like them a lot when I was smoking NC.

[mariogolbee]

I've been wanting to try them myself. Heard lot's of good things. I think the CI +5 deal is good but I've seen a box of them on cigarmonster for a sweet price the other day. It was still out of my box range though.

[Whee]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6355

[hotreds]

I like them- altho the "Tony Soprano" is almost too big!

[pgagnon]

tks for the review Sean. every review that i read on this one gives me the same verdict... first half good the other isnt

[Poronico]

I enjoyed them, but the price tag for what they are I didn't agree with.

[Pilon]

Limited Edition Sopranos, 2 bats, 2 champagne bottles and a huge bullet.

[pgagnon]

:O

good Lord are those all cigars?

[Pilon]

yes, can't imagine smoking a 150 ring gauge champange bottle hahaa

[pgagnon]

i cannot sorry ;)

[Red]

cao is the worst...sorry...then gurkha!

[Chemyst]

Sopranos are one of the better CAOs that I've tried.

I keep Brazilias in stock, but recently went for the CI
deal pointed out by captain53.

Most CAOs are bland, IMHO. But there are so many
CAO blends that you may find one or two of interest.

AFA Gurkhas, I keep Ancient Warriors in stock, and
don't mind the Royal Brigade perfecto and Nepalese
Warriors.
Gurkha is another brand with too many blends.

Chemyst :cool:

[Adriftpanda]

so called premiums...but more of a marketing scheme than a good stick

:tpd:
not a bad stick but would are they worth it? You be the judge, it wasn't for me.

[Aldebaran]

One of my favorite CAO's next to the Brazilia.

I concur

[Jimbo14]

I dont mind some of CAOs lines. However the MX2 rocked my world. WOW what a kick ass maduro!