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jd1 Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:08 AM EST
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Has anyone had any of these? I lean heavily toward full-bodied smokes and won a five pack but wanted to jump the gun a little bit to get some opinions. If I don't like them when they get in, they'll make it into a trade for sure.
Sonny_LSU Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:16 AM EST
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Come dressed up real nice...cedar wrapped. Had the Gothic and was happy. Medium bodied with some spicy-wood notes. Good smoke.
Charlie Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:24 AM EST
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It is a CAO..........Need I say more?

Enjoy,

Charlie
xibbumbero Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:56 AM EST
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I like em a lot,but I happen to like that flavor profile. A nice sharp peppery smoke of med-full body. X
jd1 Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 7:10 AM EST
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Looking forward to trying these. Maybe I should meet the UPS guy at the warehouse...
jdrabinski Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 9:45 AM EST
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I've smoked the Bengal and the Corona. Yes, very peppery and a wood-dry smoke. Tasty, even though I don't lean toward that flavor profile myself. Not bad at all, actually quite good. They are really well-constructed and pretty to look at.

My own opinion, and I know this sort of thing tends to be very particularistic, is that they smoke well at the higher end of humidity (72%). My opinion.

John
smithbw Offline
#7 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 9:50 AM EST
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John,

Thanks to you I too have had the pleasure of smoking the Bengal. Awesome smoke. I agree "Whole-Heartedly" with your assessment.

Sonny_LSU and Andy - Great Assessments as well.

You will enjoy this one JD.

Regards,


B
E-Chick Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 11:54 AM EST
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It's FRIDAY!!!!

I'll try my first tonight...will let you know.....

Happy weekend herfing boys!
Spiny Norman Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 4:14 PM EST
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"I'll try my first tonight...will let you know..... "


(&$%#, One more bidding against me!)
osage Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:08 PM EST
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The Gothic is a very good smoke. Starts out medium and finishes with a kick. You won't be disappointed.
Tobasco Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:35 PM EST
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I got one of those 5 packs. 3 left. Both I smoked were excellent. I've had almost all the different CAO types, except Brazilias. The are all good. Including the new Extremes! Yum Yum Yum!!

Enjoy!!

Mag
Robby Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Feb 21 2003, 6:41 PM EST
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Don't go Braz-less for much longer. You're really missing out! They're excellent.
cwilhelmi Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 10:36 AM EST
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Great cigar, I bought a box of gothics on faith and recommendations and got everything I was expecting and more. These are easily the best CAOs. All the above reviews are dead on, med-full body, smooth, peppery, and perfect construction. My only addition would be the creamy flavors I noticed. These are now in permanent rotation!!
cwilhelmi Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 10:37 AM EST
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Robby is right, the brazilias are great smokes as well!!
cwilhelmi Offline
#15 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 11:21 AM EST
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I forgot to mention that I had the gothic with a glass of Knob Creek, great pairing!! The sweet floral carmel flavors of the bourbon brought some incredible flavors out of the CAO.

Try the combo and let me know your thoughts...
xibbumbero Offline
#16 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 11:28 AM EST
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The CAO Blacks have tasted good with everything I have had with them,Scotch,Cognac,Rum and Tequilla. I'll have to try one with some Maker's Mark I have. X
eleltea Offline
#17 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 2:48 PM EST
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X, with all that booze, you would probably smoke one of Rickamaven's hairpieces and rave about how great it is. lmao
xibbumbero Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 3:51 PM EST
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Whassht dish shou shay? X
E-Chick Offline
#19 Posted: Sun, Feb 23 2003, 8:53 PM EST
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Spiny Norman, dude, I failed to smoke one yet...haven't felt so good and I'll have to give you a rain check...

And I'm buying them ALL if I like them, BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
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