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CAO Sopranos

Gonz

Gonz

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Does anyone know when retail stores/online vendors actually plan on having some of these? The threads here about these only mention that they will be released at the show last August, but I haven't found them for sale anywhere. And last week Sir smokes had one that he put in the Katrina auction that was still labled as not being released yet.

I know some folks have said that they are just one of their other lines repackaged, but the packaging and idea is part of the reason I'm looking for a box!

Thanks :thumbs:
 
I spoke with our CAO rep the other day, and he said they are scheduled to be released the beginning of November. They were handing them out at the RTDA show, so anybody who was there could already have one.
 
Also, (as I just finished reading the rest of your post) they are not a re-lable of another line. Where the confusion may lie is in that they have a Brazilian wrapper, but it is NOT the same wrapper that is used in the CAO Brazilia line. IIRC, the one in the Sopranos is a Brazilian Mata wrapper.

Hope that helps
 
yeah the soprano is due out in november

we just received our first shipment of cx2 on friday so they should be on the open market now.

cx2 is a very good smoke!!!
 
Great! Thanks for the info! I'll keep my eyes open come November. I wonder if this is going to be one of those things that CI or Cbid ends up having at a really good price, similar to the CAO Black. Where they have them up for bidding almost every week!
 
Gonz said:
Great! Thanks for the info! I'll keep my eyes open come November. I wonder if this is going to be one of those things that CI or Cbid ends up having at a really good price, similar to the CAO Black. Where they have them up for bidding almost every week!
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I was really hoping someone would say CAO Black in this thread, because this past weekend, I was shopping Knoxville with the girlfriend, and stopped by a nice local shop up there that I go to whenever I'm in the neighborhood. First, there are reasons why I like this store. It's got a great vibe. Great set-up, and usually a great selection.

There's this kid everytime I go in there that just bugs the hell out of me recently. First, he always trys to sell me a box. I don't need a box, and I won't buy a box of DCMs for 17 a churchill ;)

Well anyways, he started on about the CAO Soprano and how great they are, and the rep gave him some the last time threw, and he asked what CAO I liked, and I said none of them really, except black. He then said "You mean MX2?" No, I said, I mean CAO Black. He then imformed me there was no black, and I was wrong... I then informed him he should check online and make sure I was wrong before telling the customer they don't know what they are talking about. bought my cigars and marched out...

Damn punks. :angry:
 
Kboy, Kboy, let me at the little punk! I wanna skool him on cigarness. If ya work in a shop, you should know some sh^t about what yer sellin.

The SOPRANOS is a different cigar, not a repackage... tho the band is similar to the CX2 band, and similar to the MX2 band, similar, but different.

All I know is that it should come out at about the same time the first episode of the new season
 
I look forward to trying one of these as I also look forward to trying the CX2 when I can get my hands on one. :p
 
Jan Primus said:
What is the story on these? re their affiliation to The Sopranos?
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Do a google search for "CAO Sopranos" and you'll find all your answers.
 
CigarAl said:
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Also waiting to try CX2 if anyone has a lead on them.....
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My local guy got his in yesterday. Should be coming to a tobacconist near you soon. If not, LMK and I can hook you up with some.
 
Got 7 of those CX2s today (sent someone to get some for me and ended up having to be there myself and went before I knew I already had some waiting for me) not trying to hoard them all for myself. Same thing happened with his Opus X. They smell so good can't wait til I have time to sit down and enjoy one them. Sorry for the threadjack, too excited to keep it to myself.


CYG
 
sir-smokes-a-lot said:
Kboy, Kboy, let me at the little punk! I wanna skool him on cigarness. If ya work in a shop, you should know some sh^t about what yer sellin.
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Hey boy! I know they are different! I'm just saying my thoughts on brazillas and blacks. ;) :p

CigarAl said:
***Threadjack***

Also waiting to try CX2 if anyone has a lead on them.....
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Tried my first yesterday. Great tastes, from woody to a coffee (although I don't drink much coffee except the cold ones) tastes throughout the cigar. Got soft towards the end.

Not worth the 8.00 price tag, IMHO.
 
Just curious if anyone has seen these or if anyone who works at a shop has heard when they'll be in? As several folks have said it was supposed to be November, but there's only one day left, so they'd better hurry up!
 
Smokyballs sent me a PM earlier that they received thier shipment.
 
To further what gandolf said, Smokyballs has them. I was at the shop tonight and the whole line in on the shelf. Looks like I will have to buy a few and tell you guys how they are :cool:
 
ggiese told me he smoked one today at his shop in the Chicago area.

Hopefully he'll post about his experience with it.
 
coventrycat86 said:
ggiese told me he smoked one today at his shop in the Chicago area.

Hopefully he'll post about his experience with it.
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This is an interesting cigar. First of all - the display is an absolute stitch. The cigars are packed in a beautiful box, with leather interior. The box when closed resembles the trunk of a car (as though the cigars were packed in a trunk). A really nice red and black ribbon surrounds the cigars. The presentation was incredible.

I smoked the "Associate" today (the Robusto size). The construction on it was a little bit rough, but all in all - not badly made. Pre-light draw was just as I like it - not too tight, not too loose. The cigar had a nice sweetness to the tobacco.

I used a punch on my cigar. It was a bit of a problem as I smoked it as the cap started to move around. The first few draws were pretty spicy - like a Nigaraguan type tobacco. I was pretty excited thinking it was going to be a fairly strong cigar. The cigar did, though, after a few draws mellow into a nice smoke. Plenty of smoke with each draw. But, the flavor was not as pronounced as I expected it to be. It definitely is a different cigar than all of the other CAO line, with it's own unique flavor profile. Pleasant, but not powerful. Definitely less powerful than the Brazilia line, and maybe about the same as the Italia line.

I tried to pick out the flavors, but had some difficulty. It was earthy to me, with a bit of raisin type sweetness to it (somewhat like the Joya Antano line - but less powerful). The flavors were pretty muted, but pleasant. I was not able to smoke it all the way down to the nub because of time constraints. But, the best part of the cigar was after I was done. I tasted the cigar for a while after I was done, and it was pleasant.

The drawback on these babies are that they are expensive. To be honest, I've enjoyed the RP Edges for 1/3 to 1/4 of the price. The Associate set me back 10.50. It was the least expensive of the line. The "Soldier" (pyramid) and "Boss" (Churchill) are around $12-14 each.

All in all, on a scale of 1-10, I'd give these about an 8.5. I wouldn't refuse one of these if I was offered another...
 
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