I just won...

[wattsd]

I just got a sweet deal on 2 boxes of CAO 65th Esen's!!! Anyone try one?? I have the tontons and like them a lot. Might be looking to get rid of a box of the esens due to space constraints if anyones interested.

I find they start out kind of strong/leathery and slowly get nuttier with a creamy taste. Really not too bad. The first one I had was a little "metallic" tasting. But the second one was much better. They will be GREAT in a couple years if I can stop smoking them.

Just wanted to share my excitement....will post a pic when they come in...beautiful boxes and tubes.

[sonic_mike]

post pics for sure, they sure do sound good. whats the average price for these?

[wattsd]

Actually I am not sure because the Esen's are not available too much anymore. I think they MSRP around $150 for a box of 10. CI has the tonton's for $80 a box marked down from $125 or something. But they don't have the Esen size anymore which is like 7x54 or 52. When they get in I will post a pic.

[68TriShield]

Its been a few years but I remember them being very good

[mdtaggart]

Excellent choice. Hope u like them too.

[King JaffeJoffer]

Dave, you have excellent taste in cigars my friend The Esens are great, I liked them much better than the Tontons, YMMV. Not too many people at my B&M smoked them, so I pretty much got them all to myself when I came in. I just won my first lot on cigarbid tonight... I can see how this gets addicting.

[gary106334]

Congrats.

[wattsd]

Ok here are the CAO 65ths that I have been waiting for!!

Its too bad I will probably have to sell them since I am in somewhat of a financial bind. But they do look great and I know the smaller sizes are fantastic!!