CAO Reviews?

02-25-2010, 05:29 PM

Anyone out there have an opinion on CAO cigars?

I searched on here and nothing came up...

danreeve · 02-25-2010, 05:31 PM

I've reviewed a few on my site. I really like some of them, and some are boring. But they have a great mild body cigar, and a great full body cigar IMO. A lot of brands don't have that.

Kreth · 02-25-2010, 05:34 PM

I like the Black, VR, and Brazilia. The rest, not so much, although I haven't tried Sopranos or La Traviata.
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Razorhog · 02-25-2010, 05:37 PM

I've had a few Brazilias, and really enjoyed them. In fact I've got a few monstrous brazilias in the humi now....

02-25-2010, 05:37 PM

I have just smoked the Golds. What would you recommend be the next CAO to light up?

pnoon · 02-25-2010, 05:40 PM

Moving to Cigar Discussion since this is not a review.

captain53 · 02-25-2010, 05:47 PM

The Brazilia is pretty good and can be picked up on CI Daily Specials or Cigar.com daily specials at real good prices, most of the others are OK. I am not at all fond of the LaTraviata at all, way over-hyped to me but many others really like them. I have a 5'r of Sapranos Aging but have not tried one.

Kreth · 02-25-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpython24

I have just smoked the Golds. What would you recommend be the next CAO to light up?

Did you like the Gold, or do you prefer something stronger?
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02-25-2010, 05:52 PM

I did like the Gold. Burned nice and tasted good. I like things around that strength. I kinda want to branch out though and try somethin darker.

KenyanSandBoa · 02-25-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

I like the Black, VR, and Brazilia. The rest, not so much, although I haven't tried Sopranos or La Traviata.
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I actually just picked up a few of these CAOs.

Have you tried the MX2s? I haven't tried that one yet, but I've read some mixed reviews.

02-25-2010, 05:55 PM

Yeah, they suck.

captain53 · 02-25-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpython24

I did like the Gold. Burned nice and tasted good. I like things around that strength. I kinda want to branch out though and try somethin darker.

May be a little strong but try the Brazilia. One thing about CAO is the Appearance, Construction and Burn is usually very good on all of them.

Kreth · 02-25-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KenyanSandBoa

I actually just picked up a few of these CAOs.

Have you tried the MX2s? I haven't tried that one yet, but I've read some mixed reviews.

Knew I was forgetting one. The MX2s are decent smokes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpython24

I did like the Gold. Burned nice and tasted good. I like things around that strength. I kinda want to branch out though and try somethin darker.

I think all of the rest of CAOs offerings are stronger than the Gold. Maybe you could try the Black, VR, MX2, or America. The Brazilia, Italia, and LX2 might be a bit of a jump if you like the milder sticks.
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Whee · 02-25-2010, 06:07 PM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6355
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12957
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13219

02-25-2010, 06:11 PM

sweet deal. i will have to give one of those a shot next time i am out and about.

Starscream · 02-25-2010, 06:19 PM

As mentioned before, the Brazilias are pretty good. Blacks are decent smokes too. The rest are pretty lackluster though.

BigCat · 02-25-2010, 06:24 PM

I like the brazilias quite a bit. I always keep a box handy and it is a go-to smoke whenever I want to go with something I know will be good, as opposed to trying something new. I also enjoy the sopranos line, but those can be hit and miss for me. The mx2 didn't really do it for me. I was gifted a couple lx2s that haven't met the flame yet, but will as soon as the weather breaks. I've heard good things about them. People seem to like the CAO maduro quite a bit, though I was underwhelmed with the one I smoked. I will say that the whole line has appeared to me to be well made cigars and worth smoking. I think I just talked myself into taking a brazilia to the bar with me this weekend just by thinking about them.

jerseystepup · 02-25-2010, 06:27 PM

I have a good deal on the mx2's in the WTS section

good smoke!

02-25-2010, 06:50 PM

overall....

LX2, MX2, CX2, La Traviata, Brazilia, Criollo and America - All good in my book

Vision, Soprano - overpriced

Gold, Gold Maduro - good if you like the milder side

Italia - a step down from the Brazilia - solid Medium

Cameroon, Maduro and Extreme (L'anniversaire) - the original CAO old favorites

That's about as abbreviated as I can get!!!

02-25-2010, 07:03 PM

I think the CAO Black and Criollo are two good cigars.

02-25-2010, 05:29 PM	#1
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	CAO Reviews? Anyone out there have an opinion on CAO cigars? I searched on here and nothing came up...

02-25-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: CAO Reviews? I've reviewed a few on my site. I really like some of them, and some are boring. But they have a great mild body cigar, and a great full body cigar IMO. A lot of brands don't have that. __________________ http://cigarpress.com/

02-25-2010, 05:34 PM	#3
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: CAO Reviews? I like the Black, VR, and Brazilia. The rest, not so much, although I haven't tried Sopranos or La Traviata. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2010, 05:37 PM	#4
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: CAO Reviews? I've had a few Brazilias, and really enjoyed them. In fact I've got a few monstrous brazilias in the humi now....

02-25-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? I have just smoked the Golds. What would you recommend be the next CAO to light up?

02-25-2010, 05:40 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: CAO Reviews? Moving to Cigar Discussion since this is not a review. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-25-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: CAO Reviews? The Brazilia is pretty good and can be picked up on CI Daily Specials or Cigar.com daily specials at real good prices, most of the others are OK. I am not at all fond of the LaTraviata at all, way over-hyped to me but many others really like them. I have a 5'r of Sapranos Aging but have not tried one.

02-25-2010, 05:52 PM	#9
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? I did like the Gold. Burned nice and tasted good. I like things around that strength. I kinda want to branch out though and try somethin darker.

02-25-2010, 05:55 PM	#11
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? Yeah, they suck.

02-25-2010, 06:07 PM	#14
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: CAO Reviews? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6355 http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12957 http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13219 __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

02-25-2010, 06:11 PM	#15
Mpython24 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? sweet deal. i will have to give one of those a shot next time i am out and about.

02-25-2010, 06:19 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: CAO Reviews? As mentioned before, the Brazilias are pretty good. Blacks are decent smokes too. The rest are pretty lackluster though. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-25-2010, 06:24 PM	#17
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: CAO Reviews? I like the brazilias quite a bit. I always keep a box handy and it is a go-to smoke whenever I want to go with something I know will be good, as opposed to trying something new. I also enjoy the sopranos line, but those can be hit and miss for me. The mx2 didn't really do it for me. I was gifted a couple lx2s that haven't met the flame yet, but will as soon as the weather breaks. I've heard good things about them. People seem to like the CAO maduro quite a bit, though I was underwhelmed with the one I smoked. I will say that the whole line has appeared to me to be well made cigars and worth smoking. I think I just talked myself into taking a brazilia to the bar with me this weekend just by thinking about them. __________________ "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

02-25-2010, 06:27 PM	#18
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: CAO Reviews? I have a good deal on the mx2's in the WTS section good smoke!

02-25-2010, 06:50 PM	#19
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? overall.... LX2, MX2, CX2, La Traviata, Brazilia, Criollo and America - All good in my book Vision, Soprano - overpriced Gold, Gold Maduro - good if you like the milder side Italia - a step down from the Brazilia - solid Medium Cameroon, Maduro and Extreme (L'anniversaire) - the original CAO old favorites That's about as abbreviated as I can get!!!

02-25-2010, 07:03 PM	#20
GHC_Hambone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CAO Reviews? I think the CAO Black and Criollo are two good cigars.