CAO Brasilia vs. Italia

[GDeAngelo]

I've been thinking of picking up a Britalia. I love the spice and fullness of the Brasilia. I also like how mellow the Italia is. I heard the blend makes for a nice mild to full cigar. Now I found them at the Outlaw, here in Kansas City. But for $30.00 a stick. I'd like to hear other's opinions.


-Gianni-

 

[cohibafan]

Hmmmm, $30 a stick buys many other choices.....

 

[GDeAngelo]

Hmmmm, $30 a stick buys many other choices.....

See, that's my thought. I've been sold on CAO for a while now.


-Gianni-

 

[cohibafan]

I have the original 4-count stick box they put out with the Bratalia and a few others, but never actually tried the stick. I guess from what you're writing it has become a standard release.
If you think it might be good, give it a try, but it would be an overpriced daily smoke IMHO.

 

[CigarMan Andy]

They are one of the best sticks around. $30 is way too much. For $150 you can get 10 if you look enough and for $250 you get the 150ct Humidor and 10 sticks of the perfecto. Our B&M out here sells the Bratalia Robusto for $12 and the Churchill for $16.00 The picture is a link for you. These cigars we originally made for the Old Virginia Tobacco's 35th anniversary and then released as a special release, and now for OVTC B&M. They are excellent. Give them a try.

 

[smokintexas]

Since I've started smoking I've always enjoyed the Brazilias, and am sure to always have at least one on hand. I have not tried out the Italia's though, but am very intrigued, and will surely pick one up soon. I wanted to pick up a few of the Americas to smoke on July 4th but the gentleman at Up in Smoke said, and I quote, "one of the worst cigars I've ever put in my mouth.."

 

[Sunshine86]

They are one of the best sticks around. $30 is way too much. For $150 you can get 10 if you look enough and for $250 you get the 150ct Humidor and 10 sticks of the perfecto. Our B&M out here sells the Bratalia Robusto for $12 and the Churchill for $16.00 The picture is a link for you. These cigars we originally made for the Old Virginia Tobacco's 35th anniversary and then released as a special release, and now for OVTC B&M. They are excellent. Give them a try.

I've seen these at my local OVTC but never given them much consideration. Given how much I enjoy the Brazilia, I may have to pick up a few.

 

[Petthefish]

They are one of the Cigars on my list I need to try. I love the Brazilia rp

 

[GDeAngelo]

Since I've started smoking I've always enjoyed the Brazilias, and am sure to always have at least one on hand. I have not tried out the Italia's though, but am very intrigued, and will surely pick one up soon. I wanted to pick up a few of the Americas to smoke on July 4th but the gentleman at Up in Smoke said, and I quote, "one of the worst cigars I've ever put in my mouth.."

I wouldn't say the America is the worst I've had. But I think I will be fine if I never have one again. It was nice to try. I'm open to new things. But it was a bit harsh on the smoke with not a lot of flavor. It kind of reminded me of a camp fire.


-Gianni-

 

[wydog]

The only Brazilia I've expierienced was so tight I could hardly draw. I had to put it out. I have heard such good things though so I picked up this: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/sp...asp?video=slide

I pretty excited about it. I'm pretty new so it should give me a chance to try a wide range of tastes.

 

[Dsav101]

I am a huge fan of the Brazilia. Love that flavor profile. Reminds me of a mossy earth walled basement. not a big fan of the Italia though. Just my .02

Don

 

[Goldie]

$30 a stick is quite a bit. I think for that I could get two Opus at my local B&M

 

[regor1]

http://www.holts.com/category.html?id=86664

I know some of you don't like Holt's, however, they have a 10 pack with a matching humidor for $99.00.