Friday, May 11, 2012

Review on CAS Last Cigar Standing


Review: CAO Last Cigar Standing



When we were at Alcorns last week, I found an interesting package with cigars in it.  I read the place card on it and found it is a cigar promotion from CAO where the smoker gets to “pick” the next production cigar.  In order to get the tin with the cigars, you have to buy six (6) CAO cigars and you get the tin with the cigars free.  Not too bad a deal so I scooped one up.  Here are my reviews for the three cigars.  Please note that I don’t have any concrete information on the blends, tobaccos or history behind each cigar.  I only know that each was a robusto size (5x50). 


Review C:   Of the three, this was the worst.  The only good thing about it was the construction.  There was almost no flavor or aroma and it was very one dimensional. 


Review A:  Of the three, this was the most balanced cigar.  I wasn’t a HUGE fan of any ONE of them, but this one has the most potential.  I think this is a Honduran Rosado wrapper.  Flavor was decent and construction was EXCELLENT.  I wish it had just a little more oomph.  Good but not great.  By far the best of the three. 




Review O:  If this one had just a little less Ligero, it would have been tops in my book.  I normally like stronger cigars but this one was just a little harsh and the Ligero I think made it burn uneven and I had to relight it several times. 

Final thoughts:  Honestly this is a great marketing concept and will no doubt get a lot of buy in from the people who sample the cigars.  Depending on the price point of these, I could see myself picking up a few of the A version if it wins.  No way in hell on the C version. 
Matt

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