CAO Mx2 Rob

Preface: Newer Smoker so when reading this comments please keep this in mind

Nice Draw, good flavor throughout, burn was a little uneven but not bad. Flavors changed through the cigar and it never got bitter. Currently in my top 5.

A dark oily seamless wrapper and it took a light very well. It started off with a world of bitter sweet chocolate infused with a deep tobacco flavor. The ash was the longest I have ever seen a cigar hold. I loved the first half. Then the chocolate flavor with away and a mild coffee tone was there for about 4 or 5 puffs. Then it mellowed out and was just a tobacco taste the rest of the way. All in all would smoke again but would not pay $6.75 again.

I am not a CAO fan, this is one of the only CAO i cared enough about to review. Beautiful dark, almost black, oily wrapper. Great construction and nice medium draw. Burned great and produced lots of smoke. Sweet chocolate and hardy leather flavors make this a very above average CAO product.

mild for being a maduro. excellent flavor. hint of coffee.

I agree with many of the comments on how it is not as strong as it looks. It has a wonderful flavor with hints of expresso, dark chocolate and a tad sweet. I love this cigar. The only cigar I have enjoyed more recently is the CAO MX3 which a local cigar store Draper in Washington DC has. I understand this is not a regular production smoke. However, the Mx3 in the robusto size is $11 whereas the robusto in the Mx2 is $5. Hard to say it was that much better based on a QPR comparison.

This one was a little too "dark" and powerful for me, but as a newbie I'm glad I tried it and it's all part of finding out what I like in a cigar. This was really nice even though it's not my cup of tea.....it was really rich and espresso like with black peppercorn notes.

The appearance of this cigar was top notch. The dark, oily wrapper was perfect and the band was nice looking. The prelit aromas were hay and cedar. The draw on this cigar was loose. The flavors started nutty, but progressed to chocolate and was quite smooth throughout. The ash was white and firm. I had some burn issues though. It was hard to keep lit longer then 10 minutes. That was the only drawback though.

Beautiful looking stick with great burn and draw. Sweet spicy flavor and a great value at the average price, though this was a freebie.

I've read that this cigar has a lot of oil. It is in fact downright greasy. Perhaps this was the reason that this stick was one of the slowest burning robustos I have tried.Dark sexy, and sleek this is one cigar where I must say the flavor is excellent. With it's hints of dark chocolate I ran to a coffee shop and had an espresso with dark chocolate to chase down the wonderful flavor of this cigar. Very aromatic and very flavorful especially about half way down.

The construction was quite nice. However, mine was slightly plugged. This wasn't to muh of a bother as the draw was consistant and the plug was not uber tight. The ash had a brownish tint which I was not crazy about but that really didn't affect my judgement on the cigar too much.

Oily, silky, sexy and flavorful. The taste left in your mouth more than compensates for both the price tag and the slight flaw in construction. I will by more of these sticks but I will not stock up until I visit the united states again where they are signifcantly less expensive.

Smoked one of these the other day, have to admit that it wasn’t that bad.
Smooth with a good taste and medium body. Had a coco, coffee, sweet spice and
Leather taste. Also had a slight bitterness on the finish.

Draw was good but inconsistent. Burn slightly uneven. Started rather mild but became strong with periodic hints of leather and chocolate but mainly a straightforward taste mostly consisting of the strength alone. Very nice construction and wrapper.

I had one a couple of months ago and it was a damn good smoke. The other day I had one, and while the flavor of the smoke was really good, the construction of the Robusto I had was truly flawed. It was loose and spongy and had some serious burn issues. I do not know if the store kept it over-humidified, but the construction of the 'gar made it impossible to enjoy it. I had to throw it out after puffing only a quarter of the stick.

Had three different flavors, of course the start of spice, then a bit of wood. Overall I enjoyed it, not enough to nub it but it was given to me from my boss to smoke.

I expected more from CAO. This cigar had a harsh burnt flavor from start to finish. The draw was good, and the ash was solid and burned evenly. However, the ash was a nasty black color. There were hints of a chocolate flavor every once in a while, but it was over powered by the burnt flavor. Won't be going for one of these again....

Picked up a single from my B&M because it looked interesting. Recently I have been trying different maduros so I figured I would give the Mx2 a try. I was disappointed in it. It was a little harsh and had a charcoal like taste through out. It was spicy through out, with a small bit of dark chocolate taste. Maybe with humi time it would have improved, but I don't see myself trying another.

I'm a big maduro cigar fan, and I always try the new ones when the come one. And this one did not disappoint. I held it to a high standard because it was a CAO, and it held up. The taste wasn't quite as sweet as I expected, but still a strong, balanced cigar.

This is a Mild to Medium Maduro if there is such a term, great color to the binder, most of the time a good draw, and the right amount of oomph. At times the cigar will canoe or dig in and it's a 50/50 chance of that happening. But not a big deal to the taste and flavor, flavors I get from the smoke are earthy, coffee, and coco. I prefer the CAO L’Anniversarie Maduro to this one in taste & construction but they’re a bit cheaper at the local shop and I like them overall. I would recommend this to most cigar smokers.

I picked this up on a recommendation. I don't usually buy whatever is popular because it usually means that it's bland so as not to offend anyone's palate. Despite my skepticism, I was thoroughly thrilled from the very first plumes of smoke down to the dwindling nub. It felt very tightly wrapped, but the draw was excellent with plenty of volume. The flavors were chocolate/coffee with a twinge of earthiness and just enough spiciness to carry it as a respectable maduro. Actually, there were a lot of flavors (something new every time it seems like), complex without getting overwhelming. I'm sure it's all already been said in praise of this glorious, dark, dark smoke. But what really impressed me was the price. This beats a lot that I've paid more than double for!

I didn't care for this stick at all!! Construction was good, had an even burn but the smoke, taste, was terrible. Felt like I was smoking a bunch of chemicals. Maybe....I said "maybe" if these sat in the humi for awhile they would be better, but I'm not quite sure. Definitely better out there!

I was givin these to try with my new humidor and was not disapointed. Tried the first one after a month in storage and the other a month after that. They do get better with time....

The real dark wrapper on this cigar looks very good and it smelled great.I put them in the humidor but after a couple of weeks I decided I had to try one.I do like maduros but this didnt really taste the way I expected,hard to discribe.It did have a few burning problems,it was a little uneven of a burn and had to be relit twice.I will revisit these cigars after some time in the humidor.It was an interesting taste ,a few months in the humi will do this one some good.

The are a decent looking cigar with a nice roll and feel, but the flavor is just not as good as the hype. These are starting to drop as word gets around. CAO needs to stick to what they do best and leave the extra stuff behind.

The wrapper of this maduro is toothy and very oily. The draw and burn are excellent, and it's solidly built as to never get spongy. This smoke has a predominantly charry, charcoal-like taste that obscures other classic maduro flavors that may include earth and coffee or chocolate. I tried these several months ago and thought they were much more charry and bitter back then; aging does improve it some, although to me it still tastes overcooked and could probably benefit from even more humidor time. Still, the taste may appeal to some folks, and at least the price is lower than many other C.A.O. offerings.

As with all CAOs, this stick burns very well. It was a mix of cocoa and maduro at start, and turned to a fairly 1 dimensional maduro for the rest, with hints of chocolate near the end. Fine burn, good maduro flavor, just a bit uninteresting.

This was a very poor cigar. It looked much better than it turned out to be. I will avoid this one in the future.

Was not very impressed with this cigar. Looked great, sat in my humidor for a couple of months, love the CAO line, but this just was not that great. A little spicy, a little strong, something just didn't do it for me.

Can't understandf what everyone sees in this line of cigars. Ive tried many know including the CX2 (bad), Italia (worse) and now this horrible excuse for a cigar. Poor construction just like all the other ones ive tried, over tight draw and poor flavor, Im now officially staying away from all CAO line cigars.

I enjoy just about all of the CAO lines with the It's a toss up between the Itialia and the Brazilia being my favorite. I found the MX2 to be over processed and decieving. I know not all maduros are full bodied and they all have a different taste but if you claim you have a "Double Maduro" well you better deliver your claim. Bottom line it's a good medium bodied smoke that is a bit peppery. Definately not double of anything. I think they did too much to the wrapper to get the dark color. It's a CT broadleaf and if done correctly it's suppose to be naturally a bit sweet with a rich natural classic maduro flavor. I think they sacraficed the natural flavor of a maduro CT broadleaf while they fermented the leaf too much to get the dark color. If they didn't advertise it as a "Double" Maduro Ithink I would have been able to enjoy this cigar more.

Good looking cigar. Smokes with chocolate and stays fairly smooth. Definitely a great value.

How bad an idea could it be to come up with a cross between the Brazilia and Maduro lines. This thing is a fantastic spicy thing with distinctly earthy overtones, an incredibly luxurious smoke that goes brilliantly with a medium roast coffee (I prefer Puerto Rican, but do what you must). The construction is outstanding. It's firm with a perfect draw and a very satisfying (and a bit surprising) heft to it. C.A.O. is on a roll that no one else right now seems close to approximating (well, maybe Rocky, but you get the picuture).

Not being a particular fan of darker cigars I was apprehensive at first. The look of the stick was fantasic; a darker smooth glossy wrapper and a smell that made my mouth water. At first the cigar was quite strong but it settled down very quick. It was a great blend of spices and maybe a slight hint of coffee or chocolate (not mocah). I loved the taste from that point on. Even at the end when the spiceness overwhelmed the other tastes, the cigar tasted amazing. One of the best I've ever had the pleasure of smoking

I am a big fan of CAO's products, except the flavored cigars. The MX2 did not dissapoint. While the band speaks of "trendy" the cigar lived up to its "double-maduro" name providing a strong medium body flavor with excellent construction and beautiful burn. The smooth wrapper felt like velvet and the cigar delivered volumes of smoke through a perfect draw from start to finish. If only I could find them in stock at a reasonable price.

Very nice, solid, medium+ bodied smoke. Construction was excellent, draw and burn were great. Good combinaton of pepper/toastiness with consistent flavor throughout.

A very unique flavor profile that is somewhat hard to nail down. Call it spicey and smokey? This stick started off a little harsh, but quickly settled down to a medium in strength. Nice billows of white smoke, and an ash that started off good, but started flaking off about 1/2 way through. I'll buy some more.

This stick was very nice with a dark oily maduro wrapper that gives it a chewy taste. The foot lit well and held a nice long salt and pepper ash. The notes were toasty and pleasant with hints of coffe and some rich woody taste, on the finish there were hints of spice and some sweetness makeing this smoke a very savory stick. The construction was silky and firm, a nicely made robusto.

Simply the best maduro made better by it's price.

I'm new to cigars, say 15 or so. The CAO MX2 is currently my favorite. I swear I never even tasted the smoke the flavors were so wonderful.

Loved the look of the cigar when I bought it, and was looking for a deep rich flavor, but I found it to be somewhat offensive. I like a medium to full bodied smoke, but thought the flavor was not up to the quality of some of the other CAO line. I will stick with the L'Anniversaire Maduro for most of my CAO purchases.

Very dark and oily wrapper. Excellent construction, and unique ring. Overall a nice presentation. Flavor was a bit muted from what I expected from a maduro, but nice and leathery with a hint of chocolate. I would have preferred the dark coffee flavor of the other maduro offerings from CAO, which would have made this one a 10.

This was a very good looking smoke. Dark (almost Oscuro) and very oily. Construction, burn and draw were flawless. I considered it to be more medium than full bodied. I didn't get the cocoa, coffee and sweetness from this cigar that I do from other maduro's. There was an underlying flavor from the light that for the life of me I can't put my finger on. Maybe 7 year old burnt Madagascar vanilla? I'll have to smoke another one or two to try to get the flavor. Overall a very good smoke, I won't rush out to buy a box (overpriced imho), but a good smoke nonetheless.

The CAO Mx2 is consistently one of my favorite smokes. I've never had a problem with the burn and the flavors are incredible! I've smoked 4-5 total and with all of them I was able to smoke down to the nub. I will always have these around

Great looking dark, oily wrapper. The ring is sort of silly, but I get it. Has the same high-end sharpness that some of the Brazilian line has. Not for me. Halfway through, I swear, It tasted antiseptic. I felt like I should have gauze on somewhere (this, at least, lasted less than a few puffs). Quality construction, burn and draw were fine. In the end, you can have em.

The Mx2 is an interesting smoke, especially if you enjoy spicy cigars. The construction is typical CAO, meaning almost perfect. The appearance is that of a dark oily wrapper with a perfect cap. The draw is near perfect and yields an even burn. As you can gather, the flavor is a spicy and the body is medium to full. A great cigar to relax with while sipping a whiskey!

I like it dark. This is a beautiful cigar, you can see the oils. I am a regular smoker of these. Lots of smoke. Full flavored kind of nutty and very smooth. I find it hard get full flavor without it being harsh. This was not harsh.

After buying a couple of singles last Thankgiving and getting totally blown away with the flavor, I picked up a box around Christmas. Let them sit as a "special occasion" smoke in my humi. Of the 20 sticks in that box, I think less than half were smokeable. Hard to keep lit. Plugged. Utterly inconsistent construction with some tight spots amid loose sections. Outwardly beautiful and oily. WOnderful aroma. When I found one that drew OK, flavor is outstanding -- rich, chocolaty, expresso, sweet. Really fine. But the inconsistency was just an abomination, and I expected much more from CAO. You MUST feel these before purchase. There is just waaaaay too much inconsistency. Caveat Emptor.

I stopped at a local shop the other night after work and grabbed one of these on a whim. Very dark, almost black, and a smooth wrapper evenly applied. Nice taste! Pepper and wet leather twisted together with old fashioned barn cured tobacco. Nice.

This cigar was a surpise. It started off strong and enjoyable, then at the end it was smooth and enjoyable.

Nice wrapper, very shiny and good looking. The draw is tight, but the flavor makes up for it. Feel the cigar before buying, some are not that tightly wrapped. Overall, a good and enjoyable cigar. Will smoke again!

Nice looking stick, but had to cut the cap twice to get any smoke, and then very little. Hard to keep lit, but good chocolaty flavor.

I've heard all the hype about this cigar, I gotta admit that I was a bit disapponted. The cigar wasn't bad by any means, it was just average. The draw was super tight. Luckily I lit up in my regular cigar shop and the owner told me to grab a second in it's place. This one was a bit better but still tight. I am sorry to say I don't think I'll be going out of my way to get these. 🙁

bought 5 of these at a promo (and got a free CAO Mx2 cap!). dark, silky sheen. somewhat tight draw. peppery but smooth. strong but not bitter. nice complement to a steak or other strong meal. will give more info after smoking the other four.

wrapper is beautifull, oily sheen to it and very dark. construction was nice as well. the draw was a bit tight. the burn was nice. taste was smooth no bitter after taste.

man was this wrapper oily. smooth and strong throughout. great construction.

I was questioning tryin this cigar but during the smoke i saw the oils dripping from the cigar and when i was below the label the flavor became creamy which was suprising

Typical CTBL Maduro taste. Sweet, mellow and tasty. I love it though, there are so many other good CTBL Maduros out there. To be a winner in the market, I think it needed to be more unique.

This was one of the smoothest strong cigars I have ever had. Can't say I can give the most detailed review, as I had quite a few cigars that day. Anyway, this will be another hit from CAO.