CAO Gold Double Corona

Decent-looking cigar, smooth yellowish wrapper, didn't smell great (smelled like silage actually, think windy day in Nebraska). It was pretty fat for a double corona, didn't draw great either but burned perfect throughout. Started out with a thick starchy/salty flavor that was pretty much the theme of the cigar. I've tasted hints of this flavor in other cigars, it was familiar, I bet it's what people describe as "buttery". If you like this flavor this is a great cigar for you. It eventually gets tempered with a little spice but is pretty nice and mild throughout. There was nothing really to dislike about this one, I just would've liked it to be a little fuller. The Gold Maduro I'm sure uses the same filler with a maduro wrap which sounds like an interesting combination, I plan on giving it a try. In sum, nice and mild, disappointing if you expect complexity.

I've smoked many many cigars and this is at the top of my list of favorites. Silky medium bodied flavor thats deep and complex. In my opinion a great smoke.

While not the most flavorful or complex stick in the CAO line, I found it to be a superb smoke. Construction was above average, draw was smooth and easy, and smoke was nutty and creamy. Ash stayed on for nearly half the cigar. Lasted about an hour and 15 minutes. Never had to relight, and there were no burning issues to speak of. Very aromatic. Will most definitely keep a few of these in my humidor.

Picked up one of these a month or so ago and pulled it out of the humidor last night. This is a big cigar, the construction was excellent. The wrapper was a beautiful gold color, very smooth with some thin veins. The excellent construction was evident as there was no unravelling when I cut the cap. Pre-light hints of grass, some wood and a little coffee. After lighting this cigar I was impressed with the draw, not too tight and not sloppy either. The first few puffs were a little bland, but this cigar woke up pretty soon. Main flavors were of toasted nuts. Halfway through this cigar the nutty flavors turned a little peppery and then this stick got pretty harsh for the last third. Overall, this cigar didn't wow me with flavor, but then again it didn't assault my taste buds. A pretty good value for 4 or 5 values. I would suggest this as a good cigar for smoking with friends or when reading, this isn't the kind of stick which absorbs your attention.

It starts off quite nutty and mellow, just the way I like it but it quickly turns somewhat harsh and bland and it stays like that for the rest of the cigar. It's nicely constructed with a beautiful golden wrapper and it burns well and it draws nicely but I've smoked better C.A.O.'s in the past.

Exactly what I was in the mood for I suppose. Nice medium bodied smoke. Flavor isn't overpowering, but it isn't lacking. You can't go wrong with a C.A.O. And this is an ideal step up for a novice cigar smoker, if you're interested in paying for it.

This is a pretty good cigar. One of the best I have had since I started smoking cigar a couple of months ago.

I have loved every CAO I have smoked and this is no exception. Though maybe not as good as the L'Anniversaire line, it is still a wonderful smoke by all means.

A good cigar for when you have plenty of time to enjoy a long smoke. Has the CAO flavor you would expect from a Nic. cigar. Cool burning with a medium flavor. Just try a few.

Very strong. Bites at the back sides of the tounge. Hot and harsh. Smoot wrapper with bit of tooth.

Awesome smoke -- highly recommended. I've heard a lot of buzz on their new maduro coming out

A WELL MADE CIGAR WITH A MIX OF FLAVORS.EXELLENT CONSTRUCTION AND A LONG TASTY FINISH