CAO Sopranos maduro

Thrak · 06-03-2009, 06:46 AM

Last night I had my first CAO, and it was a Sopranos edition. It was very boring and one dimensional. I could even say zero dimensional. Lots of smoke was produced, so that was good... but no flavor at all really.

It started ok, with a mellow flavor which quickly disappeared. Then there was nothing. Not even a tobacco flavor. I got some flavor again with abuot 2" to go, then it quickly went away.

Ash stayed on nice and strong and the draw was good. Nice even burn for the most part as well.

Given all that I had heard about these things, and about CAO in general, I expected more... actually, I expected something and this delivered nothing.

Rockestone · 06-03-2009, 07:34 AM

I totally agree....very disappointed in this cigar.

GodOfFire · 06-03-2009, 07:36 AM

To each his own, this is one of my favs CAO and one of my fav Maduros. As a whole though I find the CAO line a hit and miss.

Catfish · 06-03-2009, 07:39 AM

i'm not questioning your review at all. I just want to preface saying this with that.

But all those great qualities and ZERO flavor? Wow. Are your plans to try another one or was this like your 3rd attempt with this stick?

I really want the situation to be that you later find out you were gettin sick or something that affected you palate. I bought a "Boss" recently. I'm gonna go postal if I spent that much $$ on a stick for it to be tasteless.

Thrak · 06-03-2009, 08:16 AM

I may try another, but it wont be on my dime...

There are to many sticks that cost quite a bit less that I know I'm going to enjoy.

I think it was a solider that I had... the boss is a torp, right?

Anyway, I'm not getting sick and I was drinking ice water, like I always do when I try a new stick.

Catfish · 06-03-2009, 08:17 AM

Yeah, the boss is the big 60RG torp.

Starscream · 06-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Smoked an "Associate" and it let me down. Tasted too "earthy", kinda like a Gurkha.

BigCat · 06-03-2009, 08:34 AM

I find them to be hit and miss as well, but when they hit they hit really well and when they miss they are still nice solid smokes. I've only had the boss though, so I can't speak to the other sizes.

GodOfFire · 06-03-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

I may try another, but it wont be on my dime...

There are to many sticks that cost quite a bit less that I know I'm going to enjoy.

I think it was a solider that I had... the boss is a torp, right?

Anyway, I'm not getting sick and I was drinking ice water, like I always do when I try a new stick.

you guys are killing me... I will agree there are other stick that are as good or better for alot less. You are def. paying for the name. However, I would buy another.

hotreds · 06-03-2009, 08:42 AM

I've liked the Sopranos cigars I have smoked- I have about 1/2 dozen resting in the humidor.

thebiglebowski · 06-03-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

Last night I had my first CAO, and it was a Sopranos edition. It was very boring and one dimensional. I could even say zero dimensional. Lots of smoke was produced, so that was good... but no flavor at all really.

It started ok, with a mellow flavor which quickly disappeared. Then there was nothing. Not even a tobacco flavor. I got some flavor again with abuot 2" to go, then it quickly went away.

Ash stayed on nice and strong and the draw was good. Nice even burn for the most part as well.

Given all that I had heard about these things, and about CAO in general, I expected more... actually, I expected something and this delivered nothing.

yeah, you pretty much summed up CAO in a nutshell - all sizzle, no steak...

kelmac07 · 06-03-2009, 01:06 PM

Not a huge fan of CAO here...everything I have tried seems one dimensional. Have a gold maduro sitting in the humi...hopefully it doesn't disappoint.

longknocker · 06-03-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

I find them to be hit and miss as well, but when they hit they hit really well and when they miss they are still nice solid smokes. I've only had the boss though, so I can't speak to the other sizes.

Same, Here. I've only smoked one or two, but they were great sticks!

Mr B · 06-03-2009, 05:03 PM

I enjoyed the Sopranos I have had very much. Now are they worth the cost $?. No. but they are a very good stick.

groogs · 06-03-2009, 10:51 PM

The Sopranos are one of the best CAO's IMO, but I have to agree that they are over priced. I was able to get a box at a great deal, but I don't think I will be buying any more.

06-03-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

I've liked the Sopranos cigars I have smoked- I have about 1/2 dozen resting in the humidor.

,but thanks for the review.

08-04-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GodOfFire

To each his own, this is one of my favs CAO and one of my fav Maduros.

I agree. I really enjoyed this cigar and if it wasn't for the price I would smoke it more often!!

http://caocigarswholesale.com

chippewastud79 · 08-04-2009, 10:15 PM

This is about the only CAO I can smoke. To me it is the best of their lines. Suprised so many people have such bad things to say about it.

06-03-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	CAO Sopranos maduro Last night I had my first CAO, and it was a Sopranos edition. It was very boring and one dimensional. I could even say zero dimensional. Lots of smoke was produced, so that was good... but no flavor at all really. It started ok, with a mellow flavor which quickly disappeared. Then there was nothing. Not even a tobacco flavor. I got some flavor again with abuot 2" to go, then it quickly went away. Ash stayed on nice and strong and the draw was good. Nice even burn for the most part as well. Given all that I had heard about these things, and about CAO in general, I expected more... actually, I expected something and this delivered nothing.

06-03-2009, 07:34 AM	#2
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro I totally agree....very disappointed in this cigar. __________________

06-03-2009, 07:36 AM	#3
GodOfFire Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jackie Location: Georgia Posts: 287 Trading: (10)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro To each his own, this is one of my favs CAO and one of my fav Maduros. As a whole though I find the CAO line a hit and miss.

06-03-2009, 07:39 AM	#4
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro i'm not questioning your review at all. I just want to preface saying this with that. But all those great qualities and ZERO flavor? Wow. Are your plans to try another one or was this like your 3rd attempt with this stick? I really want the situation to be that you later find out you were gettin sick or something that affected you palate. I bought a "Boss" recently. I'm gonna go postal if I spent that much $$ on a stick for it to be tasteless. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

06-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#5
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro I may try another, but it wont be on my dime... There are to many sticks that cost quite a bit less that I know I'm going to enjoy. I think it was a solider that I had... the boss is a torp, right? Anyway, I'm not getting sick and I was drinking ice water, like I always do when I try a new stick.

06-03-2009, 08:17 AM	#6
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro Yeah, the boss is the big 60RG torp. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

06-03-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
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 Sopranos maduro Smoked an "Associate" and it let me down. Tasted too "earthy", kinda like a Gurkha. __________________ Insert quote here.

06-03-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro I find them to be hit and miss as well, but when they hit they hit really well and when they miss they are still nice solid smokes. I've only had the boss though, so I can't speak to the other sizes.

06-03-2009, 08:42 AM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro I've liked the Sopranos cigars I have smoked- I have about 1/2 dozen resting in the humidor. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

06-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro Not a huge fan of CAO here...everything I have tried seems one dimensional. Have a gold maduro sitting in the humi...hopefully it doesn't disappoint.

06-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#14
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro I enjoyed the Sopranos I have had very much. Now are they worth the cost $?. No. but they are a very good stick.

06-03-2009, 10:51 PM	#15
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro The Sopranos are one of the best CAO's IMO, but I have to agree that they are over priced. I was able to get a box at a great deal, but I don't think I will be buying any more.

08-04-2009, 10:15 PM	#18
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: CAO Sopranos maduro This is about the only CAO I can smoke. To me it is the best of their lines. Suprised so many people have such bad things to say about it. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.