CAO Mx2 Daggers

I did have problems with the draw on two of my sticks--one I scrapped, but the other I managed to get through. Loved the packaging, the flavor, and the experience. I was a little leery of the small size, but it works out to be the perfect size to walk the dog. Great little smoke, and I'm excited to try the Criollo, Italia, and Brazilia in the same size. MX2 is one of my favorites, and this is a great way to enjoy it when time is short.

I'm not sold on little cigars. Of all the tins I've tried these little buggers come the closest to matching their bigger brothers. Burn hot, but the flavor is nearly there. I wouldn't recommend these exclusively-- but they're great for a quick smoke.

These little guys pack all the flavor of the bigger gauges, but lack in some components. Firstly, the construction of these dark beauties is equal to their bigger gauge counterparts in appearance. However, I had draw issues with 2 out of the 5 cigars in the tin. The draw issue was so bad that I basically had to scrape two of the five cigars.

The flavor profile was similar to its counterparts but just a tad bit more subtle. Overall, its a good cigar that I would recommend but for worn that they do have major draw issues.

For the price, just wonderful. I didn't have the draw problem the other reviewer wrote of....don't know which experience is more typical.

Deep flavors, pretty spicy, burned beautifully. Even the jet black 5 dagger tin was attractive. A couple of the bands fell apart quickly - about my only complaint. I've had better smokes, but none better at the price I don't think.

Here in Texas, I bought the 5 dagger tin for $10.75 with tax.

Highly recommended.

Another nice cigar from C.A.O. I had the Mx2 Rob a week ago or so, but didn’t get the chance to write a review. This little guy had the same great flavor profile: pepper up front with leather, some chocolate and the occasional hint of dried fruit or smokiness. The only problem with this cigar was something I’ve heard others complain about before: it doesn’t draw very well. I’ve had a Brazilia Carioca (the same size as this Mx2) which burned beautifully, so I wouldn’t write this size off yet. However, if you’re looking for consistency on the draw, you’ll probably want to look for something a little bigger. Nonetheless, the Dagger, like the Carioca, will definitely have a regular spot in my breakfast cigar rotation.

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