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CAO Vision

bilder

bilder

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I remember reading about these last fall, but have not heard anything since.

Anyone know when they are coming out? Or did it flop before it even hit the street?
 
CAO Vision Countdown clock! Whatever! I'll give one a try though, not a huge fan of the CAO line in general, but theres some I like

Soprano
Black
Brazilia
 
Opus meX said:
I cannot belive I did not now about this where have I been? ??? Are you guys all CAO fans?
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I like most of the CAO smokes I have tried. The Brazilia is my favorite of them so far. The amount of Dominican in the Vision makes it look appealing....as long as they don't cost too much.
 
I didn't view the Countdown Clock, but a letter from CAO to one of my local B&Ms seemed to indicate that they will be out mid-February. Due to the elaborate box design, the cost of which will go directly into the price of the cigars, I suspect some sizes may eclipse ten bucks (I thought I saw up to 13 somewhere but can't recall where so don't quote me). The one I was gifted from the RTDA I smoked around August. It was average at best and not very memorable, IMHO. I will try another one as I usually won't judge a cigar by just one experience. Who know, I may enjoy it the second time around.
 
The box does look nice. They are masters of marketing with the use of the black light to give it the neon glow.

I am sure all the tricked out rides will be sporting a neon cigar box on the dash come summer. :)
 
I had an opportunity to pick one of these up for $6.50, the boss threw the sample in the Misc. bin, somebody else snatched it first. :(

Anyways, I am a lukewarm CAO fan at best, I like the Maduros alot and I've been meaning to try the Brazillia, but I'm generally underwhelmed by the line.
 
Just read an article I found and the box is actually a fully functional travel humidor complete with digital hydrometer and LED lights inside so you can see the contents in the dark. There is a chamber in the bottom of the humidor to hold a humidipack. The LED light system runs on 6 AA batteries. A neoprene carry bag to protect the humidor from scratches is included.

Looks like prices will range from $240 to $320 for a box (humidor) of 20. All will use the same size box, spacers will be included for the smaller sized sticks.
 
I think CAO has finally "jumped the shark" when it comes to their cigars. They seem to have a need to put out a new cigar or two every year instead of just concentrating on making sure what they currently have out on the market is the best.

I had a chance to smoke a Vision a little while ago and I was not impressed at all. The cigar itself looked like a cheap bundled cigar with a veiny wrapper and sloppy cap. The tobacco tasted like it had no age at all, very grassy. I smoked it to the nub to give it a chance but the taste went from bad to worst as I smoked. It reminded me of some of the Don Nobodies I smoked during the cigar boom, not a good sign.

I will be staying away from the Vision and will continue to enjoy the Brazilias and Italias which are my favorite CAO cigars.
 
They started shipping a limited number of boxes last week to some of the shops.

Bill, do me a favor and try another please.
 
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