Topshelf14
Very Active Member
Registered: March 2007
Location: Old Hickory, TN
Posts: 506
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Review Date: Sun August 26, 2007
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Would you recommend this to someone? Yes |
Price you paid? In US$: $5.50
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Consistent flavor, price
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Cons:
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May be too mild for some maduro lovers
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CAO Gold Maduro Robusto
5x50
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Pre-smoke
Scent of Wrapper: Some leather with a hint of sweetness
Scent at Foot: Earth
Wrapper: Oily, rich deep brown
Feel: Just a hint of sponginess
Tongue: Bland
Flavor on Draw: Earth and mild cocoa
Smoke
Taste: Mild coffee, nuts, some woodiness
Flavor Changes: n/a
Strength: Mild-medium
Scent of Smoke: Mild slightly sweet
Draw: Some resistance
Finish: Short
Since 1996, the CAO Gold line has been a standard for milder, yet flavorful cigars. Recently, CAO introduced a maduro-wrapped version of this classic cigar. The Gold Maduro is wrapped in a slightly toothy, deep brown Brazilian wrapper that glistens with oils. As is common with CAO products, this cigar is impeccably constructed.
The first few puffs provide me with copious amounts of nutty, slightly earthy smoke with hints of coffee. Despite its bold appearance, the cigar is true to its Gold heritage and falls on the mild side of medium and the clouds of smoke fill the room with a mild, slightly sweet aroma.
Although tasty, the CAO Gold Maduro isn’t very complex. The flavor profile that you experience at the beginning lasts throughout the entire cigar. The smoke remains cool, despite the flaky ash that has a tendency to fall off rather easily.
The CAO Gold Maduro is an enjoyable cigar that will please fans of the CAO Gold line that are looking for just a bit more spice in their cigar. While maduro lovers who enjoy a bolder smoke probably won’t enjoy this cigar on a regular basis, it does provide a nice occasional change from the plethora of in-your-face cigars on the market. While CAO often takes hits for the hype surrounding their higher-end cigars, lines such as the Gold Maduro show what CAO can really do.
Final Rating: 7.5
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Joe
Nashville Cigar Club
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