Very Short Review: CAO Italia Novella

[webjunkie]

So I grabbed one of these one or two weeks ago (don't really remember) because I was curious.

Decent construction, no burn issues, overall a nicely built cigar.

Other than that I can sum up the experience in one word:


underwhelming.

Not a bad cigar, but not great either. I know I am very new at all this, but I was not impressed in the least. Might be interesting to see how the Italia is after it ages a bit, but until I have the room and the extra cash I'll be seeing what else there is out there.

[Makeyawanalaugh]

You might try a Cao Brailzia then. They are full of favor and are one of my favorite cigars!
Dave

[webjunkie]

Tried one and wasn't impressed, though I've heard that they are usually like that right off the truck. I'd love to try one with some age. The B&M nearby doesn't carry them, but perhaps I'll grab a five pack the next time I order online.

[Bear]

Interesting... Both the Italia and Brazil are actually in my top 10 (admittedly closer to 10 then 1 though!).
Aging will definitely change your opinion on it though. There's something to be said for a consistent draw & burn, shows pride of product in that they do good quality assurance testing.

[MarkinCA]

Originally Posted by Bear1976

Interesting... Both the Italia and Brazil are actually in my top 10 (admittedly closer to 10 then 1 though!).
Aging will definitely change your opinion on it though. There's something to be said for a consistent draw & burn, shows pride of product in that they do good quality assurance testing.

[SIZE=3]I'm with you Bear1976, the CAO Brazilia Piranha 4 1/2x46 is a super little smoke with great medium to full body flavor and wonderful smoke and aroma...[/SIZE]

[Marlboro Cigars]

Thanks for the review!!

[MjW-2212]

I actually just had an Italia the other day, and I too was unimpressed. There seemed to be no flavor or anything to it at all, just under whelming like you said.

[Perry72]

Thanks for the review. I feel the same way about this cigar. There's only one CAO i really like, and brother, this ain't it.....

[tireiron]

I think that time will help this smoke. I have smoked a few of them, and I have noticed they get alot better when allowed to sit.

[dodgeguy]

Thanks for the review.

[CigarDame]

I absolutely LOVE this cigar! Perfect size and shape for a gal like me - and I like the way it pairs with my Glenlivet! I keep thinking about trying the Brazilias also, should I give that a go sometime, boys?

[OldCode]

I really liked the Brazil - I picked up a Italia and will be trying it soon. The guys I talk to either hate or love CAO - it's weird.

Thanks for the review.

[metal]

For me the Itialia was not so good. One of the worst imo. Ill never smoke another one.

[Big D]

The one I had seemed flavorful for about the first half and then it just tasted like.....air.
CigarDame, go ahead and give the Brazila Piranha a try, stronger than the italia.