Recomend me a CAO for my friend.

[Strick]

I like the VR. One that's not on your list but I think is a fine smoke is the Criollo....

[Criminal]

Given the choices above, the easy choice for me would be the Italia. I started with the Brazilia, too, and also really dug the Italia after that. But, tell him to keep an eye out for the Soprano, too.

[Herf N Turf]

I would say Italia is the best ROTT. Second, would be the Criollo, but they seem to also benefit from a little nap. Thing is, they don't produce the Criollo in the qualtity or frequency of the other bands, so whatever you get right now is likely to have had a sufficient rest. Great cigar and I prefer it to Italia.

[SMOKE20]

Italia for sure, great cigar. I do like the Black VR as well

[92hatchattack]

Hey guys, quick question about the VR. Is the wrapper on this thing normaly unusual? To me its looks very wrinkled or something. Definatly different than anything else ive seen up to this point.

Is this normal?

[helmet]

Originally Posted by Sweet_Cigars

Get him a Soprano and get one for yourself too!

Worst CAO stick ever!!

[caborocker]

The LX2 is my current favorite CAO.

[fuente~fuente]

Originally Posted by Rubix^3

I have not had a black or VR yet, but I found the MX2 to be a bit boring compared to the Brazilia. A friend shared an Italia with me about 6 months ago and I remember enjoying that one.
On to a different brand, Since you like the Brazilia (as I do!) here are some future suggestions:
601 Blue label (awesome!), DPG JJ maduro, and for something light on the wallet, the Oliva Serie G maduro is really great.
Cheers!

Rubix... I want my palate back NOW!!!

Great taste indeed sir!

[mp928]

I bought a similar sampler also and LOVED the Brazilia. Second to that is the Black VR. I bought a box of each!

[dinoa2]

Italia is a good choice or try the gold maduro

[tru_rocknrolla]

I had a CAO America-Landmark on the 4th. It was awesome....nice and full with out overpowering spice. Very long burn too!

[92hatchattack]

Update,

So right before i went on vacation I smoked the VR. I really enjoyed it too! Burn was awesome and i smoked it right too the nub.

On vacation i lit up the Mx2 and i did not care for it at all. Burn was very uneven and tasted a little harsh.

But when me and my friend fired up the Italias we were both pretty happy. Both burnt very well and the flavors were great. Very happy that i picked these up. We both agreed we'd have to smoke the Italia and Brazilia back to back to decide which one we liked better.

I still have the Black and gold maduro to try out in the near future.

[phalynx]

+1 on the Sopranos. I feel that is one of the best CAO's I have ever had.

[Jimbo14]

Sorry to hear you didnt like the MX2 - its one of my favorite cigars.

[92hatchattack]

^^^ maybe it just needed some more rest??? Im sure ill give it a second chance somewhere down the road.