cao america is a very good cigar. Also try 5 vegas gold. most shops should carry a cao america... out of all the ones mentioned that is my favorit. it's not super mild but not super strong...
I completely agree on the Ashton Classic as it's an incredibly smooth flavorful cigar and still very mild. However, I wouldn't say not to go with the Padron 64. That's an incredible smoke and as long as you eat something hearty (steak, pasta, etc) before smoking, you should be ok. The Padron 26's are a bit stronger and I don't think I'd recommend those to a newbie. Just my 2 cents.
I think I've heard enough about the CAO America that it warrants a purchase. I still want to try the Padron, if only because the name Padron sounds very executive and exudes class. With any luck, I will enjoy my cigar experience and I'll keep trying out new kinds.
I just had my first America a few minutes ago, you won't go wrong there. If it isn't my favorite CAO, it is at least in the top three, with the MX2 and CX2. Padrons are also very good smokes, either way I'm sure you will be happy.
Of all the cigars mentioned, my pick would be the Padron '64, I think it is a very excellent cigar. Personally, I'll never buy anything CAO again, I've had nothing but disappointment from those cigars. That's not saying you shouldn't buy one, just me talking trash on the brand. Hmm...maybe a La Aurora Preferido would be worth looking into as well.
Folks, I may be wrong, but isn't the CAO American one of the strongest cigars they make? Isn't that a little on the potent side for a noob? Don't want the dude turning green and hurl'n during his first smoke.
You know, I have 5 in the humi that I was saving for the 4th. Now I'm going to have to try one, leaving me only 4 for the 4th. Happy now?
They list it as full bodied, but I'd lean over toward the medium side. The finish is really nice on that cigar, it's actually a pretty good stick for a noob.
Now you folks have me dissapointed as I was expecting The American to be full bodied. Guess I should have tried one before posting. Well they do look purty in the glass top.
Sweet,
Sorry, got caught up with an AB Harvest Select and an A. Fernandez Sig last night, and forgot all about this thread. I'll try to smoke the CAO tonight, and report back, but I'm sure if the others say it's a great smoke, then you can believe them. Haven't yet had a CAO I didnt' like. Keep in mind that even though I'm still a noob (3 months & about 250 cigars), I do have an iron stomach and never experienced the "cigar sickness" that some others have. I have many times smoked Camachos and other powerhouse cigars on an empty stomach and never had a problem. Guess I'm blessed.
Please tell me what you think after you try the CAO, Argus.
The one I smoked tonight was a Potomac (short, fat format). It had great flavor, very sweet, and medium body at the very most, BUT, it had the same problem I had with the CAO Gol, Ciao, and VR Moby. It was wrapped so d*mn tight, that it was like smoking a rock. Not plugged, just too tightly wrapped. Not enjoyable at all. Like trying to suck a triple thick milk shake through a straw. I was only able to finish half of it and my jaw still hurts. I don't know what format the others smoked. Maybe a Bottlerocket or Constitution would have a better construction, but I can't recommend the Potomac.
Thankfully, I finished the evening with a Tatuaje Havana VI. Darn fine cigar, but a little too powerful for a noob.
Starting to think that maybe a Rocky Patel Edge Lite may be the way to go. Smooth, creamy, well made, delicious and should be had for just under $10. This is the one that hooked me.
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Folks, I may be wrong, but isn't the CAO American one of the strongest cigars they make? Isn't that a little on the potent side for a noob? Don't want the dude turning green and hurl'n during his first smoke.![Ick! [+o(]](/cs/emoticons/emotion-41.gif)
You know, I have 5 in the humi that I was saving for the 4th. Now I'm going to have to try one, leaving me only 4 for the 4th. Happy now?![Wink [;)]](/cs/emoticons/emotion-5.gif)
Now you folks have me dissapointed as I was expecting The American to be full bodied. Guess I should have tried one before posting. Well they do look purty in the glass top.
Sweet,
Sorry, got caught up with an AB Harvest Select and an A. Fernandez Sig last night, and forgot all about this thread. I'll try to smoke the CAO tonight, and report back, but I'm sure if the others say it's a great smoke, then you can believe them. Haven't yet had a CAO I didnt' like. Keep in mind that even though I'm still a noob (3 months & about 250 cigars), I do have an iron stomach and never experienced the "cigar sickness" that some others have. I have many times smoked Camachos and other powerhouse cigars on an empty stomach and never had a problem. Guess I'm blessed.
David
The one I smoked tonight was a Potomac (short, fat format). It had great flavor, very sweet, and medium body at the very most, BUT, it had the same problem I had with the CAO Gol, Ciao, and VR Moby. It was wrapped so d*mn tight, that it was like smoking a rock. Not plugged, just too tightly wrapped. Not enjoyable at all. Like trying to suck a triple thick milk shake through a straw. I was only able to finish half of it and my jaw still hurts. I don't know what format the others smoked. Maybe a Bottlerocket or Constitution would have a better construction, but I can't recommend the Potomac.
Thankfully, I finished the evening with a Tatuaje Havana VI. Darn fine cigar, but a little too powerful for a noob.
Starting to think that maybe a Rocky Patel Edge Lite may be the way to go. Smooth, creamy, well made, delicious and should be had for just under $10. This is the one that hooked me.
David