CigarCraig’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways 2014 Day 11: CAO Cigars

Yesterday was the last Saturday before Christmas, big shopping day, I guess. I managed to get some presents shipped out and while the post office was crazy, the stores didn’t seem too bad.  If I may offer a piece of advice to the contest entrants: please use a good e-mail address on your comment!  I prefer that the winner drop me a note with his info, but after a couple days without hearing I senT an e-mail, and it was undeliverable. Rich M, if you’re out there,drop me a note so I can get you your box of Arandoza cigars!  I’m sure there will be plenty of people willing to take your place!  Anyway the winner of the Fleur de la Reine from Day 10 is Andrew CussonPlease let me know where to have the folks at United Cigar Retailers send your lovely box of cigars!  Let’s see what Day 11 has in store for us:

 

CAO Cigars

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Day 11 brings us another offering from General Cigar Co., the newest selection from CAO.  The CAO Columbia has Colombian and Brazilian fillers, Cameroon binder and a wrapper from the Jamastran valley in Honduras.  The Bogota is a 6″ x 60 and is presented in a box of 20 cigars.  This is a cigar I have yet to smoke. I may see if I can find one to smoke today, it sounds really interesting.  Thanks again to Victoria and the folks at General Cigar Co. for putting this under the tree today!

 

 

Rules

All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on that day’s post and if you like, in one sentence tell us what comes to mind when you think of CAO Cigars.  It’s not a condition to win, but I’d like for the folks who make this all possible to come away with some consumer feedback.  Also, be sure to visit the links for each item. Comments on Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else will not count, but feel free to spread the word!

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Until tomorrow,

 

CigarCraig

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117 Responses to CigarCraig’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways 2014 Day 11: CAO Cigars

  1. John Budka

    Thanks for the contest. Haven’t yet had a CAO I didn’t like. Good luck to all.

  2. mwells

    Congrats to Andrew, and big thanks to Craig. Love those CAO cigars! I have yet to meet one I do not like!

  3. czerbe

    I love me most of CAOs products

  4. I think of the world when I hear CAO. Mighty fine cigars.

  5. Vernon E. Warner Jr

    CAO has a lot of great smokes, just picked up an Amazon Bason, going to give it a try today.

  6. April Bower

    I have got a to try me one of these bad boys.

  7. Zeegarboy

    Love those CAO’s. Merry Christmas BOTL!

  8. John Hateley

    I haven’t smoked this one yet, but I like a lot of cigars from the CAO lineup.

  9. Kevin D. Shahan

    Ahhhh, I brand I have smoke and love. A great cigar in a cool box with cool bands.

  10. Curt

    These are great cigars

  11. @TruthComingOut

    Fabulous surprise.. Would love for it to be mine this holiday! ❄️Sure would help keep me warm on these cold winter nights❄️

  12. Bruce Wienckowski

    This is actually a cigar I have not tried yet from CAO. Oops!

  13. I haven’t smoked many of these but would love a box.

  14. Dan Colley

    Wow !!! 6 x 60? Big boys !!! CAO has done well with this cigar IMHO. I was fortunate enough to be gifted by Victoria of GC with a couple of them. They were very nice cigars: advertised as having some unique tobacco in the blend. There is a unique flavor about them, likely that hard-to-get Columbian leaf. Very pleasant smoke and a great color choice for the boxes !!!

  15. Tom V

    another good cigar.

  16. Love CAO Cigars. My favorites are the Brazilia & MX2

  17. CAO makes some great cigars. Thanks for contest

  18. justin lowman

    I’ve enjoyed every CAO I’ve ever had. I haven’t had the Columbia yet though.

  19. JScott

    CAO!…..Christmas Ain’t Over……@CigarCraig!

  20. rob little

    Great company and great smoke!

  21. Kyle C.

    And presents round the tree!

  22. Scott Wilson

    Thanks for the contest

  23. Duane Holmes

    I’ve been wanting to try these maybe this will be my chance.

  24. Timmc71

    CAO makes some great sticks. I like how they make limited editions for the holidays. Thanks Craig.

  25. KOPTim

    I love the CAO Brazilia, I’m sure I would love these.

  26. John Wyckoff

    Love CAO Brazilia and their flavored cigars are also really good.

  27. Mark

    I haven’t enjoyed a CAO cigar in some time now but brazillian tobacco always offers some unique and interesting flavors.

  28. Tommy D

    Great brand with an assortment of strengths to suit most tastes.

  29. jay

    is today the day CAO is coming my way?????

  30. When I want quality in a cigar I reach for a CAO.

  31. Texican8

    I think of the different countries represented.

  32. Mike McCain

    wide variety of labels , with a smoke for everyone

  33. KRUK

    Havent smoked a General cigar in a while…

  34. Jeff Ketcham

    CAO has been coming up with some unique and varied ideas for cigars lately. I especially like the Flathead line, but I have tried the Columbia and they are very good too.

  35. Brian Impson

    Oh my goodness, the best prize yet. I was one of a lucky few to sample the CAO Columbia before they were released. Absolutely phenomenal mild to medium bodied smoke. Miss V took good care of you Craig when she sent these for the 12 Days contest. Now I’m hoping you’ll pass the favor on to me. Fingers crossed.

  36. These are awesome smokes that would be great to share with the group.

  37. Ray Pruett

    Dibs on any and all unclaimed prizes!

  38. Matthew Denico

    CAO mighty good

  39. Deron Johnson

    Looking forward to my first one.

  40. Mike McDonald

    I tried a sampler of CAO’s a while back and enjoyed them all except the Italia. It was awful. I have no idea what happened on that stick.

  41. Smoked one of these and the bus smoke nyc, was a very nice smoke.

  42. Joe Patterson

    Thanks for the contests.

  43. Patrick

    This one on my short list. The Amazon is amazing. Have fun mates.

  44. Adrian quick

    CAO was one of my first cigars. Love them

  45. if Rich M. can not be reached, I’ll be glad to be his back winner. just saying. 🙂

  46. Frank Germaine

    CAO have always been a favorite of mine. I would love to try one of these for sure. Merry Christmas All!!

  47. Steve Christopher

    CAO makes some great smokes, thanks for the contest Craig!

  48. Lee

    I have loved every CAO cigar I have ever had! Great line of cigars!

  49. Pat

    CAO is my go to brand. If I’m looking for something new to try I grab one of theirs and it hasn’t failed yet; I never an without one in my humidor. 🙂

  50. The Columbia is decent, but I’d like to have something a little bit stronger. Knowing CAO, however, they’ll get around to adding a lil ligero and call it one of the limited Holiday editions, but it won’t be as good as the original….

  51. Jeff Brooks

    CAO…AOK…OMG…

  52. Forrest V

    Yes please

  53. Patrick Hart

    Gee, I’ve never…had a bad cigar from CAO. I especially like the Brazilia line, but look forward to sampling a few of these.

  54. CAO Cigars? Tasty! Love your blog Craig!

  55. bob langmaid

    Now this is one I would LOVE it win as CAO is synonymous with excellence!

  56. dustin langmaid

    When I think of CAO, I think of a premium cigar I know I can trust!

  57. lorri langmaid

    CAO is one of the best cigars on the market! And I want some!

  58. Craig C

    The CAO Extreme was amazing. The Italia was pretty good, and the Brazil Gol! was delicious.

  59. Charlie H.

    These are very tasty, smooth, and unique. 6×60 is a touch out of my comfort zone, thanks so much Craig I’ve had a great time commenting (and not winning 😉

  60. SeanTivald

    Love me some CAO I have a box of mx2 on the way I’d love to win this

  61. George Householder

    Out back, feet up, and an ice cold IPA

  62. atllogix

    CAO makes me think old school.

  63. Agent 86

    Eye catching packaging.

  64. kim thoner

    Man, CAO is excellent!

  65. Chuck N

    Good cigars; hope to be smoking them soon!

  66. Chris Kirton

    CAO
    Yes please

  67. Kasey Culmback

    I’ve only ever had the Amazon Basin from CAO, which I enjoyed!

  68. Cmatt777

    When I think of CAO, I think of geography class. While this is bad memories for me, its good advertising for them 🙂

  69. Andrew Cusson

    I’ve been wanting to try this.

  70. Michael Sturm

    Always one I pick up on a trip south to the USA. Doesn’t matter which CAO brand or Vitola if they have em I’m gonna at least get 1.

  71. Commish

    Love the CAO’s! !

  72. Andrew Cusson

    Wow craig even check to see if I won when I commented Thank you so much!

  73. when i think of CAO, i think of The Sopranos.

  74. Tad Smith

    My go to cigar company! Great sticks, great prices!

  75. CAO = smooth, rich smoke and a very even burn. Love CAO cigars!

  76. Wow, one I’ve heard of, lol!
    When I think of CAO, I think ‘consistency’. I, like many others, was worried that the core blends would change after joining General but, all that I’ve had still taste the same — to me anyways. I also thought the new blends would fail to perform but, I was impressed with the Flatheard series.

  77. Jason Meyers

    CAO Makes some good sticks

  78. so far my experience with CAO is the Brazilia and the Gold Maduro’s; as I tend to follow my taste in beer: darker tends to be better. That being said, I’m willing to try these and expand my experience based on the quality of my other experiences with CAO.

  79. Have only had one but really enjoyed it.

  80. Thomas Totman

    Look tasty

  81. CAO Cigars has always been the Boutique of the Boutique blends, establishing it as one of the dependables.

  82. Jesus C

    Never had this cigar, would be interesting to see what columbian tobacco is like

  83. K LO

    Hope today is my lucky day

  84. DB

    I’m not much of a CAO fan but this box may just change my mind

  85. Jonathon

    Lookin good!

  86. Narek Fox Bazikyan

    I’ve never seen these… Send em this way , in my sexy box

  87. TriMarkC

    I know I can’t win again this year, but just had to say that I love CAO’s cigars! Did not experience any drop in quality with General Cigar that many feared.

  88. Morgan Geoghagan

    I had the pleasure of smoking one of these gems the other day. I would LOVE to a box of these. The flavor is unique and great.

  89. Lloyd L.

    CAO is one of my favorite brands. Love the La Traviata and MX2.

  90. CAO a brand I know and love. Haven’t tried everything they make yet, including these, but I am sure they will be YUM

  91. paul1954

    oh, yah! I have been reading about these new Colombian CAO’s a lot lately, and I am really excited to try these. send’ em my way, please, please, please.

  92. Terry Eldrige

    I’ve only heard great things about the CAO Colombia. Can’t wait to try it myself! With other CAOs as a guide, I can only imagine this will be terrific.

  93. Mike Perry

    I remember the late 90’s era CAO Annversario (later L’Anniversaire) with the maduro wrapper that came in the red box. The band looked just like the Partagas Serie D no. 4 from Cuba. That was a great stick. Haven’t really smoked many CAO stick since then, just haven’t really found any that I truly enjoyed.

  94. Dave N

    6×60 is a little large for my preference. Never had this one, but the Brazilia has always been good for me

  95. Joe K

    i Think of a smooth smoke

  96. smoke770

    love the brazilias

  97. Arline Rice

    I always like trying something new!

  98. Cao is a brand I’m very familiar with, but it is one that I’ve not had for a very long time.