Any opinions on the CAO Sopranos line?

[rick12string]

I’ve been wanting to try them for a while now but they seem a little pricey and I was wondering if it just because of the Soprano name. My B&M sells the 3 sizes for around $10, $12 and $15 I think. I don’t plan on purchasing one until I’m back to work but even then I am just wondering if they are actually worth it or not. I don’t want to spend extra money just for hype.

 

[gibbleguts]

I think the new la traviata line is much better and a way better deal. I would say hurry and buy these before they change the blend. I haven't smked out of my sopranos box in a year and a bit so lets you know what I think of them. Not bad just not good enough for me.

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

I would like some feedback on those too. I have passed on two specials, both times they sold out very quickly.

 

[rick12string]

Thanks for the input Aaron. I forgot about the la traviata. That's another on my future try list. Some guy I ran into in the humidor at my B&M said the Sopranos was the same blend as the Italia just more expensive but no one else could confirm that. The wrapper on the Italia did look a little lighter in color to me so I don't know.

 

[VillageIdiot]

I think the pricing is affected by copyright of the Soprano name, or something along that line. With that being said, I like them. Over $10, I'm not sure, but with deals that usually pop up on CI and Famous, they may be worth it.

The Italia and Soprano taste nothing alike to me.

 

[USNStoops]

The price is dropping on them as the Sopranos fall out of the lime light which is good because in my opinion they weren't anything special. I only paid good money for them, back when they first came out, because of the box being a trunk. Personally the only CAO I really enjoy is the brazilia.

 

[krulos]

I know the Sopranos has the same wrapper as the Brazilia, but the filler may be the same as the Italia. But for the price you could get an Italia & Brazilia and probably save a couple bucks!

 

[rick12string]

The Brazilia is a very good smoke IMO. I like the Box Press.

 

[USNStoops]

Oh and another thing I forgot about the brazilia go with the gol size. It seems to be the best tasting out of all the sizes. Box press is always nice because I like to leave a cigar in my mouth plus it seems to fit your fingers better. A little off topic sorry about that.

 

[VillageIdiot]

Oh and another thing I forgot about the brazilia go with the gol size. It seems to be the best tasting out of all the sizes. Box press is always nice because I like to leave a cigar in my mouth plus it seems to fit your fingers better. A little off topic sorry about that.

I agree with the Gol!. I try to keep a couple on hand. I smoked one a few months ago that had 2 years of rest time on it. It was awesome.

 

[whodeeni]

bought some soprano's associate's last night..

After i smoke one i'll let you know. I do agree that the
La Traviata is one hell of a smoke though!

 

[strife]

The Brazilia is a very good smoke IMO. I like the Box Press.

Agreed, it's my favorite of the brand. :applause:

 

[oldglory]

Agreed, it's my favorite of the brand. :applause:

The Brazilia is a very good smoke IMO. I like the Box Press.

Ditto.....

 

[Alwayslit]

Not to be a wet blanket....but I haven't had a good CAO since Don Douglas was doing the maduro anni's in the robo size. Wish that I saved some but all went up in flame.

 

[Hardcore]

Not worth the coin imho.

 

[CWS]

Soprano- Not my cup of tea.

 

[gui_tarzan]

I've had a couple and they are nothing special at all, certainly not worth even half of what they charge for them. In my opinion anyway.

 

[jviking52]

Ive only had one and it was pretty bland, cant see myself paying another $15 when I could get something a lot better. But to each his own.

 

[SmokeProper]

Too expensive, but the best cao cigar IMO. A great cigar. Wish the hype that the name brings didnt exist.

 

[Speedbump]

the la trav is a good smoke for the price i think and the sopranos are not worth the coin IMO