CAO Special Editions ’65th Anniversary’ Moda

Great looking, but the flavor wasn't above average (IMHO). Not much complexity in the taste, consistantly leather and nuts throughout. The burn was good, but for what you're paying, it ought to be fabulous. I had to touch it up a handful of times with the lighter. I'm a CAO fan, but overall you can get more bang from your buck elsewhere.

This was a great cigar. I bought about 5 months back along w/ some other brands. Thought I'd try it out. Man it was excellant w/ a cocktail in hand. Will add this to my collection!! Well worth it!! Great smoke!!

This limited edition needs to be a part of CAO's regular line. This cigar is a great way to honor the founder of CAO. The draw is perfect, and the taste was excellent and the construction was flawless. This was a stick that sat for about six months in my humidor but I do not think that it need to. I would incorporate this stick into my everday sticks if it was more readily available. Highly recommended.

cao always makes a great cigar but this one is really a stand out. it was pretty expensive but i was glad to have tried it. it burned super slow the construction and apperence were perfect and the taste was very enjoyable, medium bodied.

After resting in my humidor for the better part of a year I decided to try one. A very pleasant smoke. Easy draw and reasonable amount of smoke but the taste was rather one dimensional... not bad but nothing special. For the price I have several other cigars that are it's equal. Average construction... again not bad but certainly not the best.

I truly enjoyed this stick. A friend suggested I pick it up for our corperate party and Man o' Man am I glad I did. Nice hints of chocalate and coffee. Draw was slightly tight but nothing that would discourage me from getting more of these little gems!

Damn! I loved this cigar, like Moki, I don't know if the other reviewers were smoking the same cigar I was because this smoke was very good. I'm going to buy a box & let it sleep for a spell, I can only imagine what time will do for this beatiful cigar.........

I'm not sure what the negative comments concerning this cigar are about; I found it absolutely wonderful, and not harsh at all. Perhaps mine had matured a bit, but I found it much more smokable than the Ashton VSG's I've had -- I'd say it is like a Padrón 1964, with a bit more bite to it.

Expensive for what they are. Like mo says, they were packed way too tight in their tubes. The foot of mine was slightly damaged from the cap that fits inside the tube. Flavor was there but overshadowed by its harshness. A couple decades in the humi would turn this into a keeper.

This may have been the worst CAO cigar I ever had. Now granted that still made it an "OK" cigar since most CAO products are of such high qaulity. I smoked two of these, and will not be revisiting the line. They were harsh, had a very aggressive taste, and left residual on the palate for a long time.

This is stronger than anything in the Extreme or Brazilia lines, that's for sure. A real powerhouse that looks beautiful and will benefit from aging. My only complaint is the packaging -- it's too elaborate, and the cigars are packed too tightly into their tubes, they can easily be damaged when being removed. CAO should focus more on the steak and less on the sizzle.