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Rick Rodriguez

89%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Columbia Tinto

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·November 14, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: C.A.O. | Columbia Tinto

"Overall, had it not been for the wrapper issues, it was a very good cigar. The flavors were pleasant and provided enough complexity to keep my interest. It would have scored higher had it not been for the wrapper. I will definitely try it again. I think the wrapper issue might have been because of increased humidity." -Sandeep (Djangos)

91%

Total Score - Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Amazon Basin Toro

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·October 6, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Amazon Basin Toro

"I really enjoyed the first third and was hoping the coffee would develop a little more, or at least remain in the mix. While it left during the end of the second third, the transition gave me a chance to smoke a cigar with another profile. Both were very good." -Gregg (McGreggor57)

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·December 6, 2013

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Concert Solo

Vital Stats: Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf...

93%

Total Score - Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Flathead Steelhorse Ape Hanger

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·December 30, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Flathead Steelhorse Ape Hanger

"This a wonderful cigar with just the right amount of strength. I was enticed by traditional Maduro and an overall earthiness. This is box worthy to say the least and it will not be the last time I smoke this slow burning beauty." -Jack (Jack_H)

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Nicaragua Granada

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·November 9, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Nicaragua Granada

"This is a cigar I would smoke any day. If you are looking for a nicely flavored cigar without any pepper this would be a great smoke. The earthiness along with the smooth and creamy profile was very pleasant. There was a great blend of coffee, cocoa, hint of leather, baking spices and leafy floral. I really enjoyed this and recommend this cigar for any level of cigar smoker. " -Diana (ArmyRN)

88%

Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Amazon Anaconda

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·November 3, 2017

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Amazon Anaconda

"Long story short, it was OK. Short story not so short, the first two thirds were tasty, and seemed to be cohesive. The final third just failed in my estimation. The flavors were unpleasant and harsh. If this cigar could have continued the same flavor profile, I would have rated it much higher. " -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

91%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Bones Chicken Foot

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·December 30, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Bones Chicken Foot

"A cigar with some of the classic notes and transitions that mesh well together. Always been a fan of red pepper and coffee notes in cigars, and to end with a mellowed out cinnamon bread, was very rewarding. I wouldn't run out and buy boxes of these, but I could definitely smoke this again." -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)

91%

Total Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Consigliere Associate

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·October 20, 2016

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Consigliere Associate

Cigar Info CAO Consigliere is a sequel or remake or sorts of the CAO Sopranos Cigar– the five-country blend is...

90%

Very Good

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Flathead V19 Camshaft

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·December 18, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Flathead V19 Camshaft

"This was a good cigar but it was pretty one dimensional. For the full bodied fan, this is a decent pick, but for the Smoker who likes them mild this might be a turn off. I’d smoke another one but won’t run out to pick up a box. " -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)

88%

Good

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·February 3, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: CAO | Orellana

"While this cigar is far from pretty, it didn’t give me nearly the experience its outward appearance perhaps alluded to. Straight forward flavors and mostly solid construction with a very nice aroma." -Matt Ca. (Cade)

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