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New CAO Cigar Harkens Back To Pre-Nationalization Havana

Nashville, July 29, 2009: CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it will debut its CAO La Traviata cigar brand at the IPCPR 77th Annual Convention and International Trade Show in New Orleans August 8-12.

The La Traviata brand began its life at the turn of the 20th Century in Cuba or, more precisely, in the Tabacalera Cubana, Agramonte no. 106, in Havana. Over 100 years later, CAO has resurrected the La Traviata name, abiding closely to its original Cuban roots in presentation and taste. CAO La Traviata is a full-bodied, full-flavored cigar that combines an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Cameroon binder and incorporates two different ligero filler tobaccos from the Pueblo Nuevo farm in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. “The inspiration for La Traviata came from smoking numerous classic Cuban cigars,” said CAO President Tim Ozgener. “We wanted to create a cigar that appealed to sight, smell, and taste. The oily sheen of the Ecuadorian wrapper compels you to pick it up. The pre-light has a distinct pepper and leather nose. The flavor bombards the palate with intense, rich notes of cedar, anise, and leather, evolving along the way into a lush and creamy finish. We’ve also stayed true to the original La Traviata vista and artwork circa 1901-1904.”

Packaged in 24-count boxes, CAO La Traviata will be available in three shapes: Divino (5″ x 50), Radiante (6″ x 52), and Intrépido (7″ x 54), and will have a suggested retail price range of $4.95 to $5.75 per cigar.



 

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"Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Cameroon binder and incorporates two different ligero filler tobaccos"


Definately sounds interesting and tasty.

To date, has anybody else tried to make a cigar with that combination of tobaccos?
 

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With what you will be bringing back Dave, you better bring an extra suitcase, an empty one at that! :thumbsup:
 
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Sexy lookin' smoke. After their (IMO) success with the LX2, I'm looking forward to something like this :)

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Tim's a nice guy and all, but historically CAO has never gotten any new releases out on time....but there's always the first time!
 

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I'm into the concept as well. Tried a Cuban Press Mx2 tonight. Tasty smoke...sweet and chocolatey. Some floral notes. Nice. Guess I'll post this on the cuban press thread too!

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Posted on August 6th, 2009 by The Great Torpedo

My First Impressions

Its rare that I nub a cigar and when I do, its usually because the cigar is deserving of such a high honor. At an estimated retail price of $4.95 to $5.75 the CAO La Traviata is priced comfortably. Maybe I was smoking slowly so I didn’t miss any flavor detail of the La Traviata or maybe I just didn’t want the party to end, either way the robusto size La Traviata kept me engulfed for close to 2 hours.

The combination of a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and two ligero leaves (Pueblo Nuevo/Nicaragua and Dominican Republic) making up the filler, provided a slow burning cigar with a bouquet of aromas and a savory flavor profile. The La Traviata begins with a balanced, savory spicy sweet flavor, mellowed out on the spice and added a syrupy woodsy flavor and then slowly transitioned back to that savory spicy sweet flavor till the nub. Full body strength accompanied the flavors the whole time. I’d describe the CAO La Traviata as an exotic, savory cousin of the popular LX2.
 

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Gotta have it. I beleive i will order it thru my LOCAL B&M... they do carry just about everything that CAO puts out...(if when someone takes you thread it is call thread jacking then is what i am doing called cross threading?),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
 
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