CAO Criollo Review

[LT Rich]

Name: CAO Criollo; Country: Nicaragua; Size: 5.63 X 46; Date: 9/19/2005; Taste: 4.5; Finish: 4; Draw: 4.5; Burn: 4.5; Buzz: 4.5; Impression: 4.5; Ave: 4.41/5

Comments: Wow, quite the smoke. I was actually able to discern some of the chocolate taste and a little nutty taste as well. Easy draw without being overly hot, long smoke time and even burn, what else could you want? Excellent cigar.

If i may expound a little, this is a great cigar. Maybe its because i am over seas here, but it seems to me that they do not get much attention. This cigar is good enough to make a noob like me happy, and yet complex enough to make it enjoyable for even a seasoned Fogie. This was my second one (notice the date on the review) and i would say that it is even better than my first impression. For the price i do not think it can be beat. Any Noobs that are reading this, give one a try!

LT

[Charles]

Nice review. Waiting to try some of the CAO Brazilia Gols I just purchased and will add my review in the near future.

By long burn time what do you mean - an hour?

[Jeff]

I think this is the best C.A.O. has to offer. A mighty fine smoke in my opinion. Well made and very tasty. The Pato is my favorite of this line.

http://www.puff.com/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=10514

[LT Rich]

Originally Posted by Charles

Nice review. Waiting to try some of the CAO Brazilia Gols I just purchased and will add my review in the near future.

By long burn time what do you mean - an hour?

1-1.5 hours, depending how hard you herf on it. The one tonight took about an hour, but it started to rain and i sucked it down as quick as i could, and put it out a little early.

LT

[illuminatus]

Originally Posted by LT Rich

Any Noobs that are reading this, give one a try!

Sure will! Thanks for the review!

[c2000]

Maybe its just me ,,I have had a couple and was not too impressed,,would much rather have the Italia or the Brazilia..I should probably try them again..

Jerry in Minnesota.

[RenoB]

Originally Posted by c2000

Maybe its just me ,,I have had a couple and was not too impressed,,would much rather have the Italia or the Brazilia..I should probably try them again..

Jerry in Minnesota.

Had my first last week and $ for $ I'd rather be smoking something else. Of course, I paid $7+ at my B&M.

BTW, my favorite CAO is the MX2.

[ShawnP]

I will have to pick one up this week. I think it is the only Cao I have not tried yet.

Nice review

Thanks

[snrscnr2003]

Nice review there are excellent Cigars and when yah get the chance you definitely want to try to brawzilia and the Italia both are CAO best

[Puffy69]

I had one a couple weeks ago and wasnt too impressed.It had a dry peppery taste all the way, on the other hand I thought the Brazilia was pretty decent though..I guess its just personal pref..or I had a bad stick..Who knows..Good review though

[SmokusMaximus]

Nice review Jason.

I have the Pato's in the humit and I gave them a 7 or 8 out of 10. While I didn't think the flavor was excellent, it was very good and, as always, the quality was typical CAO, very good.

[c2000]

Originally Posted by roboman

I had one a couple weeks ago and wasnt too impressed.It had a dry peppery taste all the way,

I could not describe how they tasted to me but this was exactly on point..
Jerry in Minnesota.

[CJupdike]

I've been wanting to givve these a try. I've been mostly staying with the Italia and Brazilia line lately and need to try something new. This review might just give me that push I was looking for. Thanks!

[Bigga Petey]

Haven't had this one yet.
I know I like CAO's Brazilia line.
I suppose I have to add the Criollo's to the ever growing list of "must try".

[LT Rich]

Originally Posted by RenoB

BTW, my favorite CAO is the MX2.

Never tried the MX2, ill have to add that to my "try list"

LT