Tasting Notes
The simplicity in the name of this line
does not reflect the sheer ambrosial glory of indulging in these cigars.
The CAO Flavours line features 5 cigar
brands including Bella Vanilla, Eileen’s Dream, CAO Solfyre, Moontrance, and
Cherry Bomb.
There are also 3 retired brands from the
CAO Flavours line which are Earth Nectar, Caramelo Joe, and Gold Honey. Even
though these brands are retired, don’t be surprised if you come across them in
your favourite cigar dojo or online store.
Flavour Profiles
What sets CAO Flavour cigars apart is
the quality. They all feature the delectably spicy Cameroon wrapper, a
Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and premium Dominican fillers.
CAO employs neoteric technology to
infuse fresh mouth-watering zing into their cigars. Flavours like vanilla,
citrus, coconut, whisky, and chocolate feature prominently in this line. These,
combined with premium tobacco fillers and that earthy Cameroon wrapper gives
these stogies a zing that can’t be beaten.
To give you a glimpse into the medley of
flavours to expect from this line, here is a breakdown of each of the cigar
brands and their flavour profiles.
Bella Vanilla
The name ‘Bella’ denotes beauty which is
true in this case. This stogie is a Bona Fide flavour bomb. It opens with
implicit sweet vanilla so decadent and unbelievably delicious. And why not? The
vanilla infused into this baby is from exotic Madagascar Vanilla beans.
Expect sweet creamy vanilla zing
mellowed by a core spicy, leathery tobacco base. This cigar is not shy, the
flavour is punchy and consistent, with dulcet transitions, and a fleeting
finish. Surprisingly, this baby is not sweet-tipped but that would have taken
away from the captivatingly delectable wrapper.
Eileen’s Dream
Whoever Eileen is, she sure had a
beautiful dream. This cigar is a pristine marrying of flavours you would
otherwise never think to mix.
Eileen’s Dream is a sublime cornucopia
of sweet and spicy vanilla cream with dashes of coconut, white chocolate
truffles, ground almonds, and a touch of rich Irish whiskey. You will be hard
pressed to find such depth and complexity in perfect symphony.
Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb is the ultimate after meal
dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth with this tantalizing stogie rollicking sweet
maraschino cherries, notes of vanilla, a touch of creamy mocha, and bare hints
of blackcurrant candy.
You will hardly notice the tobacco base
in this cigar just because the other flavours are so potent. That
notwithstanding, the flavour profile on this stogie is so fresh and clean.
There is no artificial chemical taste, smell or any cloying flavour.
Cherry Bomb is delicate and mild with a
soothing aroma and a tacit sweetness that is surreally good.
Moontrance
Moontrance is probably the most popular of the CAO Flavors cigar line. It features a Dominican and Nicaraguan filler blend that is absolutely divine.
If you are a greenhorn having this for the first time, you may need to go back for seconds because the flavour on this bad boy is spellbinding. Expect the piquant zing of delicate Georgia peaches, tropical fruit tang, and top-shelf bourbon flavours bathed in exotic Hawaiian honey.
CAO SolfyreThe aroma off this stogie is outstanding. Even though this is a mild cigar, it has some kick. You will not be overwhelmed but you will notice the strength is fairly intense.
Now here’s a cigar you don’t see often.
The CAO Solfyre is the latest addition to the CAO Flavours line.
You better be prepared for this one
because CAO Solfyre is quite literally ‘a match made in hell’. It combines sweet
spicy cinnamon with fuggy nuances of whiskey.
Don’t be discouraged though, this bad
boy is unbelievably flavoursome. The whisky zest is absolutely clean-like the aftertaste
following a sip of good whisky. The cinnamon fires notes of red-hot zing co-mingled
with hints of roasted coffee.
This bad boy is perfectly balanced,
savory, and quite frankly a great change of pace from the norm.
CAO Brand Popularity
The CAO brand is synonymous with quality
and innovation. Rick Rodriguez, the head Cigar Master, consistently produces
top-notch cigars with a good number garnering 90+ ratings across popular review
sites.
According to the CAO website, each new
blend is heavily influenced by customer reviews and suggestions. Whether this
is true or not, it has worked well to create a huge following of adoring
consumers.
Also, CAO has gone to great lengths to
ensure there is a cigar for every category of smoker. Veterans as well as
greenhorns can all find a CAO cigar to enjoy.
More importantly, CAO considered the
budding female market and that is what inspired the CAO Flavours line.
Why Are CAO Flavour Cigars Among the Best Flavoured
Premium Cigars?
CAO has a certain standard to uphold. CAO
Flavour cigars are constructed with the same care and expertise accorded to all
other CAO premium smokes.
From the premium tobacco fillers,
binders, and wrappers to the ingenious technology of infusing flavour into the
filler, CAO spared no expense in making sure this Flavour line plays at the
table of premium smokes.
To put a bow on it, CAO Flavour cigars
are fairly priced. They range from $5 to $8 depending on the size and flavour.
Whether you are a novice or connoisseur,
CAO Flavour cigars will suffice as a sweet little escape for the senses at the
end of a long day. Afterall, isn’t that what we all want?
