I had two yesterday. Started with a Gurkha Empire I. It was pretty good until the last 2 inches. Then it got super harsh and no purging helped. Next, I had a Padilla Cazadores. This one was not bad. The flavor was good but there was a harshness and bite to it. I can't wait to try one of the other Empires that I got.

I smoked a nording short torpedo (not sure the proper name) that I got in a game from our favorite green martian.

This cigar 4.5 x 50 lasted about 50 minutes of smoke time. It was pleasant the whole way. About a medium body. A lilttle peppery, but not in a bad way. When I was smoking it all I could think was that this was blended to compete with the Nub Habano. It was good. I would smoke them again.

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Alec Bradley SCR. good smoke.

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rwheelwright:

I had two yesterday. Started with a Gurkha Empire I. It was pretty good until the last 2 inches. Then it got super harsh and no purging helped. Next, I had a Padilla Cazadores. This one was not bad. The flavor was good but there was a harshness and bite to it. I can't wait to try one of the other Empires that I got.

Yeah, I think some time will help out the empires.

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CAO CX2.. While I enjoyed this very much.. It didn't really blow me away. Woody, earthy, at times hints of nut, but forgettable, for lack of a better term. It changed from mild to medium nicely, was smooth throughout. I wouldn't rush out to buy a box, but would smoke it again. Any other opinions on this one ?

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kaspera79:

CAO CX2.. While I enjoyed this very much.. It didn't really blow me away. Woody, earthy, at times hints of nut, but forgettable, for lack of a better term. It changed from mild to medium nicely, was smooth throughout. I wouldn't rush out to buy a box, but would smoke it again. Any other opinions on this one ?

I think that about sums up my feelings on this cigar. I'm not a fan of CAO really, but the CX2 is the one I'll go for if I'm to smoke a CAO. I like, I will smoke it again, but I won't be buying a box ever because they would just sit.

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I'm out of town on business and found a little cigar bar across from the hotel - selection was limited plus I had to go cheapo so I tried a Montesino maduro not expecting much but was pleasantly suprised. It was a nice mild little smoke esp for the price.

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Did you like the mx2? I found it to have more flavor.

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Had a Olivia V maduro tonight. A good way to end a crappy day. Started out with a Olivia V robust this morning.

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Had a great 3 smoke night! Started at the Pete Johnson event with an Ambos Mundos natural and it was great. Perfect burn and draw and tons of flavor, then I smoked one of the El Tiunfador Lanceros from the box I split with my buddy Nick, and I finished off the night here on the balcony with a DPG Serie JJ Maduro. That was a great way to end a night of awesome smokes!

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Having a CAO Sopranos right now. Its pretty good, but nothing too special. THese wouldn't be bad for a cheaper cigar, but the MSRP is ridiculous.

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skweekz:

It's like the world's most amazing game of Tetris in my humidor.

Had a Padron 64 Principe earlier tonight that was awesome. And now finishing up an Illusione F9 (6 1/4" x 44). Another good Illusione, but not my favorite size in the line.

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alienmisprint:

Having a CAO Sopranos right now. Its pretty good, but nothing too special. THese wouldn't be bad for a cheaper cigar, but the MSRP is ridiculous.

I really like these cigars... I've only had one, but I think I loved the time I spent saying
"WHOA!" and "Fugheddaboutit" while smoking it....

That's the best Part!

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Just finished up the Nording I picked up tonight. Holy freakin' crap this thing was awesome!!!!! It was packed full of flavor, burned perfectly, and had an amazing draw! I have to get more of these!

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Only real men cut their cigars with the tusks of elephants.- Hugemoose