chazbo
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Monday, September 26, 2011 8:17:14 PM
anybody smoke these yet? Where's it rate to the other CAO sticks?

Thanks

Chazbo

stogiemonger
Monday, September 26, 2011 8:41:56 PM
Went to a CAO Osa launch event just this Saturday. I had the robusto. It had great flavor, but was a bit wet, and required a couple relights. This was kind of weird, considering allot of give away event cigars have spent too much time in a reps trunk and are usually not this moist. I will revisit this cigar, because the flavor was enjoyable. I found this cigar to be medium bodied. I will rest the few I have for a while, but, I'd say it is worth a try. It is not quite as good as the La Triviata, but better than most in the CAO line IMHO.
elk hunter
Monday, September 26, 2011 9:09:16 PM
Try it bro... You will like it!!!
NYYankees
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 6:55:06 PM
I have had a handful and they are good. I found them slightly sweet.
t33bone
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 10:15:13 PM
OK IMO. Price point was greatr as we got them at $4 per for the robustos.
Thunder.Gerbil
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:19:38 PM
Tried one about 3 weeks ago, the 50 IIRC. Earthy with citrus & peel, almonds, a slight coffee note, and what I can only describe as an old black tobacco type flavor. Very unique flavors. Construction was impeccable.Medium body with lots of flavor. I found it to be quite enjoyable, which is something I haven't said about a CAO cigar in years.
hoyodude
Thursday, September 29, 2011 3:01:16 PM

Tried one about 3 weeks ago, the 50 IIRC. Earthy with citrus & peel, almonds, a slight coffee note, and what I can only describe as an old black tobacco type flavor. Very unique flavors. Construction was impeccable.Medium body with lots of flavor. I found it to be quite enjoyable, which is something I haven't said about a CAO cigar in years.

Thunder.Gerbil wrote:

Well, Adam, after reading this review and finding one at my local B&M I felt compelled to try one. I picked up the toro and will be sampling it tonight. Like you, I haven't had great luck with CAO lately, was pretty disappointed with the much touted La Traviata, so you got my attention with your last comment.

hoyodude
Friday, September 30, 2011 10:17:38 AM
I smoked it last night. It was a pretty interesting flavor but I just wished there was a little more of it. Another one that I would probably enjoy more with coffee in the morning than the stout I was pairing it with last night. I'll probably try another someday but I wish they would put out something in a smaller RG. These fat cigars so many are nuts about, and the Osa's aren't as fat as many out there, just leave me wanting more most of the time.
delarob
Friday, September 30, 2011 10:32:38 AM
I can't say that I've ever had a construction issue with a CAO. Found a do-right stick size branch in one once, but nothing like them ones that ryhme with Burka.
Thunder.Gerbil
Friday, September 30, 2011 1:22:56 PM

Well, Adam, after reading this review and finding one at my local B&M I felt compelled to try one. I picked up the toro and will be sampling it tonight. Like you, I haven't had great luck with CAO lately, was pretty disappointed with the much touted La Traviata, so you got my attention with your last comment.

hoyodude wrote:

I smoked it last night. It was a pretty interesting flavor but I just wished there was a little more of it. Another one that I would probably enjoy more with coffee in the morning than the stout I was pairing it with last night. I'll probably try another someday but I wish they would put out something in a smaller RG. These fat cigars so many are nuts about, and the Osa's aren't as fat as many out there, just leave me wanting more most of the time.

hoyodude wrote:

I haven't tried the 54 (toro) yet, as I tend to only smoke the larger cigars at herfs when I have a number of hours set aside for it.

I'm not all that crazy about plus sized cigars either. I don't know if this cigar could be made in a corona vitola or not and if it were, would still achieve what Rick is looking for out of it, but if it ever does come out in a smaller RG, I'll definitely try a few. Not that I didn't find the 50 enjoyable, but like you, I tend to gravitate toward the narrower RG cigars.

Thunder.Gerbil
Friday, September 30, 2011 1:47:15 PM

I can't say that I've ever had a construction issue with a CAO. Found a do-right stick size branch in one once, but nothing like them ones that ryhme with Burka.

delarob wrote:

But these are from a new factory, with different people working there, so it's a new game.

Two of General Cigar's greatest strengths are consistency and construction quality, so I would expect the same out of this new operation. Time will tell, hopefully there won't be a disappointment.

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