C.A.O. Vision Catalyst Review

[RedRockCola]

[SIZE=3]C.A.O. Vision Catalyst
Initial Review
2-19-08
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[SIZE=3]Well, I’ve been holding on to this smoke for a few weeks, and I’ll admit that I’ve been rather afraid to smoke it. Well, not so much afraid as hesitant... I’ve been hearing so many different opinions about the vision, many good, many not so good, and till now I’ve been unwilling to try it out for fear of being disappointed. Keep your hands and arms inside the boat 'cause here we go![/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][/SIZE][SIZE=3]Initial impression: Wrapper is a nice golden brown, slightly bitter on the lips. Construction is top notch and the stick is firm, but with the perfect amount of give. The draw is slightly tight, but loosened up upon a surprisingly easy light. First draw is not harsh and only slightly bitter with hints of leather and spice and cedar. While it is a bit milder than what I usually smoke, it is still entertaining, though not a complex smoke… a nice mild to medium strength with a pleasant aftertaste. 1/3 of the way in the spiciness disappears and is replaced with smooth creamy taste with the light flavor of nutmeg. [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Burn is very even and ash is tight with no flaking or fallout, still hanging in there ½ way through… Scratch that…. I just prematurely ashed all over my stomach! It’s never happened to me like that before, I Swear! [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=3]Smoke volume is only moderate and is not overbearing. Then tragedy strikes! At just over ½ way through the burn becomes uneven, which was easily remedied, but unfortunately much of the flavor magically disappears…with nearly ½ of the cigar left to go! By the time I’m down to the nub I’m flat tired of smoking it and eagerly drop what’s left in our community ash spittoon. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3][/SIZE][SIZE=3]Final verdict: It was just as I feared… Disappointment ensues with a vengeance. Not only was it not that great of a smoke, I’ve had better sticks for 1/3 of the price! This is way over priced and way overrated. Maybe if there was more flavor, maybe if it burned a little more evenly, maybe if it came with a complementary pizza it would actually be worth the 14 bucks that my buddy paid for it. Unfortunately it doesn’t even come with a hot pocket! Dang, and I REALLY wanted it to be good. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]Sorry if that hurted your feelings, but I only speak the truth! Hope this review is worthy to be posted… be gentle with me, its my first time! [/SIZE]

[longknocker]

Thanks for the review! Not every smoke is outstanding! I'm glad you were honest in your rating. Give us some more reviews soon!

[nosaj02]

Great review! Unfortunately reviews on Visions are all too similar in the "disappointment" department. If they were gifted or perhaps cheaper I wouldnt mind trying one out but unfortunately that is never the case

[sikk50]

I have yet to hear a good review on the Visions.

[gnukfu]

I've only smoked one and was very disappointed - first third was flavorless and I almost tossed it but stuck with it and it improved. After I finished I figured it wasn't bad for a $2 cigar unfortunately they want a lot more than that for one.

[LordOfWu]

But they come in such a cool box!

Uh...not that I'd buy one for that...I mean...uh...dammit!