New release: CAO La Traviata Maduro

If you enjoyed the CAO La Traviata Maduro line in the past or are just a CAO fan in general, you will enjoy this next piece of news. The brand has announced that it is expanding the La Traviata Maduro line by adding two new sizes: the 5 1/2 x 52 Favorito and 5 5/8 x 46 Animado. Both sizes are set to hit stores before the end of this month, so you will not have to wait to sample them. While the announcement is certainly a positive one for CAO followers, it's not the end, as it has been hinted that the company may release another La Traviata before 2012 rolls around.

CAO released the La Traviata Maduro line 2010. The release came one year after the original La Traviata, which was a hit among fans and critics alike. The cigar is handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua, and has a filler blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, plus a Cameroon binder. The Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper completes the composition, and is supposedly responsible for much of the cigar's flavor. Pepper, wood, chocolate, and sweetness are just some of the flavors said to be experienced while smoking the La Traviata Maduro.

Besides the two new additions, the line also comes in 5 x 50 Divino, 6 x 52 Radiante, and 7 x 54 Intrepido sizes. Look for the CAO La Traviata Maduro Favorito and Animado in boxes of 24, with pricing in the neighborhood of $6 per single.