CAO Flatheads

[SmokeAndMirrors]

So, I kind of stumbled across these and know almost nothing about them other than I am a sucker for marketing and they are referencing bikes which has my attention. Didn't know whether to post here or in the ISO because I am looking for information about these in addition to wanting to try one of the Piston sizes.

 

[JayD]

I actually saw a General Cigar sales rep this past Monday and he said these should be hitting by October.

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

Just keep me informed Jay? I have seen a couple places advertising pre sales and backorders....figured they came out and sold out with the quickness.

 

[JKlavins]

I am looking forward to these as well!!

 

[remy swagger]

I smoked one the other night reminded me a lot of a liga 9

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

Like I said,I am a sucker for marketing and I know it. I would like to think I am fairly good at marketing myself and I still fall for the shinny things lol

 

[fireman mike]

One of the worst cigars I've ever tried. IMO

 

[CasualStogie]

I had one and I thought it was decent for a CAO. It's got a real thick chocolatey maduro flavor. Pretty enjoyable, but the finish was a bit short and turned stale which led to the end of the cigar being only marginally enjoyable. IMHO

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

so 1 review comparing it to a No9, one worst cigar ever, and one middle ground...I will definitely be having to try one

 

[remy swagger]

results may vary..the one i had prerelease from ipcpr was great

 

[d-boy]

I smoked one and have one left in the humi. The one I smoked I punched the top and to be honest I couldn't wrap my head around the taste. It was good, but just really different than what I smoke.

They will probably do well just because of the marketing. I'm waiting to here the general consensus on them so I can get an idea of what I was tasting lol.

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

Hmm sounds interesting Dboy. I too look forward to more reviews.

 

[Dread]

Love the marketing, just wish it wasnt CAO that came up with it.

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

Lol why Dread? I always give the benefit of the doubt to everyone. Many CAO is hit and miss...I hope this is a hit

 

[d-boy]

I smoked mine with my friend smoking one also. He too couldn't figure the taste out and he's a much more experienced smoker than myself. I personally do love the "flathead" and the wrapper just looks delicious.

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

You are right there...it does look like quite the tasty cigar

 

[CalixtoLopez]

I smoked it in a 7x42 and again in a 5x54. Big difference. I imagine that the flavor would be even be more diluted in 60 and 70 RG, which are the other two sizes. The shape of the cap almost requires you to punch it, or risk it unraveling. I love the theme though, which will resonate with most smokers. I'm hoping this is better received than the Concert was.

CAO is a brand that many people have completely written off, but they are certainly capable of making excellent cigars. I think the Lx2 lancero is awesome, and the La Traviata is still one of my favorite for a value cigar.