Review Notes: I found the Criollo to be very enjoyable. Appearance/Construction were top notch, plenty of smoke. Slightly reminded me a Cohiba Red Dot, but not as strong. Only knock would be a bit of a bight for the initial 1/4, but that smoothed out and the nutty and woody flavor came through. I'll keep a few of these around.

Review Notes: I kept a few of these in the humi because I greatly enjoyed them with my friend from Great Britain when he was here. Although these remain a decent cigar, I think that the atmosphere had more to do with my high rating than the actual cigar did. Perhaps the best review is in the same neutral location with the same conditions every time? This is cigar smoking, not rocket science :) The cigar was a little flatter than before and the burn was hotter. Otherwise, it is still a decent stick.

Review Notes: Just about nubbin' my first Criollo & I must say that the Pato is a very enjoyable smoke! Not sure how long these have been sitting at the b&m I bought from, but I know they've been there at least 1.5 months. After reading the mixed reviews my experience definitely falls in the 'would buy again' category... I've been smoking stronger bodied cigars (mostly maduros) in the last month or so, & the Pato definitely kept my attention. Smoth, consistent, tasty mild/medium smoke. This is one cigar I'd be happy to pass to a friend who's an occasional cigar smoker & also one I'd like to keep around for a change of pace. Only problem was that the ash didn't hold well & went out twice, but that wasn't a big deal.

Review Notes: This one is horrible. The worst smoke I have put to my lips. Harsh, extremely new and grassy. Nothing short of horrid. Don't waste yout money or your time, you'll regret it! The criollo needs to go back to the drawing board!

Review Notes: I agree with the last two reviews to some extent. The CAO brand is so well advertised. Ozenger is a marketing genius from the packaging to the appearence of the cigars to the banding. The boxing of the criollo makes it an almost must buy. I myself want to enjoy these cigars more than I probably do. Seems to be most of the beginning portions of these smoke are a bit of the harsh side. And give off a mild ammonia smell, which lightens as the cigar burns down. I had a burn issue with the Criollo but it did give of some interesting cigar notes. Nutty, woody with a herbal spiciness I would call tea like. Good draw with fair amounts of smoke. I will continue to try CAO