CAO Gold Robusto

This cigar had an absolute razor like line where the burn was, among the best I have ever seen. The flavor was mild and creamy, yet with a bit more zest than an AVO or Mac. A real pleasure to smoke, oh and large amounts of smoke sweeet!

Last night, up on my West Virginia Ridge, I was treated to a warm temperature inversion in November I decided to take advantage of it and sit under the stars and ponder all the changes in my life since the last time I rated a CAO Gold Robusto eight months ago. However, I eventually started to ponder how an excellent cigar like this can be so underrated. The cigar looks good, burns very good and taste very good. My original rating was right, it has a butter-like taste. Normally with a mild to medium cigar like this, I might try a good sippin whiskey or the like with it. However the CAO does a good job of standing on it's own. It might be underrated by some, but not under appreciated by me.

The most average cigar I have ever had

Nice even burning stick. Good draw. Mild with volumes of smoke.

Decent looking stick with a smooth creamy mild/medium draw. Taste not as strong towards the end. Great finish. Excellent for cigar newcomers

I’ve enjoyed CAO’s and I’ve found some of them sort of tasteless. This one was more in line with the latter. That does not mean it’s a bad smoke. It looked great and was very well constructed just didn’t have the taste I was looking for. BUT, if you don’t like this CAO that’s no problem just grab another one…they probably make 100 different cigar types…......... maybe that’s the problem.

I've had one of these and I was fairly satisfied. I had a terrible light, which was my fault, but the cigar quickly recovered. The flavor was fairly mild and burned cool. Flavor was much better in the beginning. In the end it was a bit more harsh, but I still thought it was good. Did start to burn unevenly towards the end. Overall, I was pretty satsified with the cigar. Held an ash well, I only had to ash it twice.

I enjoyed the Corona version of this smoke better. Although very nice, the flavor was more intense with the thinner gauge. Creaminess and a flavor I can not describe. I think I will let my others age a few months.

This is just a great all around cigar and for the price you can't beat it. Great construction and a really nice draw everytime. Never had one go out either. The flavor is nutty and spicy. A wonderful smoke from start to finish!

great burn! Beautiful construction. Mild taste. Overall very nice.

For the price, it was a very nice cigar. It burned very evenly, was packed plenty tightly, great construction. Started off mostly spicy and earthy, and finished with a nice burnt wood/nutty flavor.

I recieved this robusto in a sample pack that I ordered. Having smoked several Criollos and Italians, I think that CAO is a decent brand. The Gold robusto was no different...exceptional construction and even burn with a tight grey ash. Spicy and nutty were the main flavors of this medium bodied cigar. For the price, it won't let you down.

In all fairness these cigar has great construction and a perfect burn, the problems is it's just to mild for me and that means boring. Just not enough flavor to it. CAO makes many great smokes, it's just this line comes up short for me.

I usually check out the old data base before I buy and cigars. I did with the CAO Gold Robusto and I almost let it go, but I'm so glad I didn't listen to all the negative ratings. I fould this gar to be quite delicious and fairly complex in taste. Almost immediately there was a salty-tart-sweet taste that I can best describe as butter. That's what I said "butter".
This flavor faded as the cigar enter the second half but never totally left. The construction was flawless as the burn went perfect even in the moderate wind as I strolled the West Virginia ridges and valleys with the black labs. The CAO Gold line is one that looks almost as perfect as the commercial photos of it. So why all the mediocre reviews? I guess some people prefer margurine.

Very good burning cigar, I have never had a bad gold from Cao no matter what size. I usually prefer a medium to full bodied cigar,but when I want a mild to medium smoke I always pick up a Cao gold.

I remember sucking down a toro or churchill in this line a few years back and I liked it. My latest experience with this robusto, much like other reviewers mention, was uneventful. I found this to be mostly dull, lacking good smooth tobacco flavor. It was oftentimes hot and harsh which leads me to believe the 3 months of aging or so on this was not enough (gauge said good to go though). Burn and draw were fine. I'll be back in late spring with another review. Oftentimes it's all in the proper aging. Tread catiously here...but one cigar should not make an opinion. I think I got a 5 pack on C-Bid for $17-ish...so that's $3.50 for PP.

Construction on my stick was terrible, the veins were more prominent than they're on the legs of 90-years old grandma.
The taste was of ordinary tobacco throughout, without a hint of any particular flavor.

This was my second time smoking one of these, after leaving it in my humidor a number of months. The flavor was stronger on this one, and it was a fairly intense spice for a little while. I didn't expect that. It mellowed out into a more woody flavor about halfway through. The burn was even. Ash was very white and held on for a long time. The smoke was beautiful. The only problem is that this cigar fell apart as I was smoking it. The wrapper peeled up in several places. It didn't cause any real problems, it was just annoying. If it weren't for the wrapper issues, this cigar would have been totally fantastic instead of just very good.

This cigar is a great crowd pleaser. For experienced smokers to first timers, this cigar continues to be a crowd favorite at poker games or while watching football. The mild flavor is a bit sweet and the cigar burns well. Nothing complex or exciting, though I've never attempted to age these. Good overall cigar.

Like the Montesino Robusto, this cigar is mild and even-tempered. The burn and draw are nice. Nothing exciting in the flavor, but it is tasty and consistent, and is a great smoke for relaxing and not thinking about anything, including the cigar.

If you like mild uneventful smokes you may like this one. Nice construction, burn, and draw. Consistent mild flavor throughout.

Third or fourth afternoon on the boat. Belly full of grog and galley chow. Sea legs under me now, amidships. Clear skies and furled sails slapping above. Captain gybing into the wind. Lit up the CAO and puffed on it watching for porpoise and seal. Burned just fine and tasted um, well, it wasn’t the best cigar I’ve had, and I’m one from the school of atmosphere is half the rating, and onboard the schooner (Victory Chimes) off the islands of Maine with a pleasant wind and nothing to do nowhere to go even a Swisher should have been elevated to near rapture. But alas, I can’t give it much latitude. It was a disappointment. I had to pull on it way too hard for little more than a dead-calm tobacco flavor. No wind in the sails of this cigar. I put it down in the improvised coffee can ashtray next to the scuppers and used the head.

Nice smooth wrapper, with no defects that I noticed. Slightly sweet & mild taste before the lighting, but quickly replaced with a bland tobacco taste. I'm still very much a cigar novice, but the only other scents & taste I could detect were woody and mild. I've got a few more in the humidor which I'm going to age a while and hope for a more complete smoke.

I had rather high expectations, but was a little disappointed because this one didn't have the character and charisma of many of the other CAO cigars. The taste was nice and pleasant, but nothing really stood out or went above average. Very nice construction and a tight ash pillar. Nothing I would recommend.

A nice looking mild cigar. A good cigar for the money and an enjoyable smoke.

Well constructed with a smooth draw. The ash would not quit! 🙂 I ashed twice during the smoke. Nice and cool smoke, not overwhelming volume. As for flavor, it was very undertoned. Not much to it. Light, somewhat creamy, with a bit of a spiciness and leather to the last third. Other than it it wasn't much there. Great for a morning or afternoon smoke I'd guess.

I hate to rate anything CAO has done poorly, because I've smoked the Cameroons, the Brazilias, and the MX2's, and thought they were all good and a great value, but this was my first cigar from the Gold line and I thought it was average at best. The wrapper was incredibly veiny and started to tear early on. It went out on me once even though I was smoking along at a quick rate. Prelight, the wrapper had a strong taste of honey, and I thought I'd be in for an interesting smoke, but that flavor vanished after a few puffs, and no subsequent flavor seemed to want to take its place. I have one left in the humidor and will let it sit for 3 or 4 months before giving it a go.

This is one of my favorites in my humidor. I'm now into my second box and they get better with a little time. The quality of this cigar is the best. Mild to medium, nice draw, even burn... smells great before you light it and the taste ain't bad either.

Perhaps it was the particular cigar I had, but liked very little about it once it was going. Oh, it's an attractive ciger and it has a consistent burn. But find harshness about an inch into this and not much complexity in the taste, nor any real enjoyment in the aroma. Very mediocre cigar.

Not a bad smoke for the price. Creaminess involved along the way.

A nice mild smoke with just a touch of spice, went quite well with my coffee after breakfest. Excellent burn and draw, Nice amount of smoke with a pleasant aroma.

That ash would not fall off,even on a windy day. Stayed on through half the cigar. Nice draw, even burn, good taste. I hate to rate to high. I've only smoked 20 or so brands. but this is a good one

Mild to medium taste. Great comples flavor. ASolid white ash h got to 40% of cigar length (2+ inches). Only the Perdomo Reserva Cabinet 5x50 beate it, in my opinion.

Scent: Sweet cedar,wood,leather and roasted coffee. Taste: Earthy,creamy and long cinnamon finish. Strength: Mild to medium bodied. Burn and Draw:Flawless burn and easy draw. Ash:Long and dark white(grey). General Notes: Smooth and refined cigar.Wonderful burn and very good draw.Long lasting cinnamon taste. good with a cup coffee. Satisfactory mild cigar. Anytime cigar but l prefer after lunch.

Packed in a glass tube, this is a solid and well-made robusto. The draw and burn initially are excellent; the draw gets a bit firmer as you go along. It produces lots of cedary smoke. There is a predominant nutty, pistachio-like flavor throughout the smoke. The first half has accompanying dry wood and peppery notes but these become muted as a creamy character takes over. Even down at the last 2 inches it never gets hot, harsh, or mushy, a testament to this cigar's solid construction. The finish is both creamy and nutty. Overall, a medium-bodied smoke with the quality expected from C.A.O.

Good morning to afternoon smoke. Mild ,could be considered bland in the eve. with glass of Beam. Overall I was pleased, good draw, mellow.

I took my time smoking this and enjoyed the construction, draw, and the amount of smoke. Good for the price and creamy/smooth. I had hints of the "smoke" taste at times which was funky but overall a good smoke for the price.

Like all CAO cigars, the Gold is a perfect balance of body and flavor. CAO is on the cutting edge of what cigar smokers want in a cigar today. Average is no longer acceptable. Most other manufacturers make a standard line, and a premium line. In a pioneering effort, CAO has decided to drop the standard lines altogether, and focus on producing the best cigars that can be made. The Gold is more of a classic smoke than the other unique brands CAO makes such as Brazilia, or Itala. It would go well at a wedding, or a ball, when you want to step out on the balcony for some quiet solitude and reflection.

Nice construction, burn, feel, but the taste is just uneventful.

I like the CAO Gold ---- I love the CAO Black

This stick came off some what mild and dry. The foot lit well and had a ash that was white, with a very even burn. The notes were of leather and wood, but they were dry and off and on at the half way point, it could have ben a little green. All in all not a bad smoke.

Actually I've haven't smoked a CAO that I didn't like. Very creamy and smooth.

Awesome smoke. worth the price, very smooth, yum yum!!!!!!

I enjoyed these. Beautiful consistent construction. A mild creamy smoke.

This stick, first off, is well made. Nicely rolled and nice looking too. Draw is on the tight side of perfect, with lots of smoke and a great ash. Flavor? Well, it aint bad. Starts off smooth and mild, middle is a bit better, then mine finished with a somewhat funky, vegetal/chemical taste. Not a nubber, thats for sure. Overall, Id give an 8 if the end wasnt a dissapointment. An ok, above average smoke. Being a two stick a week smoker, I prefer top notch stuff (Hemingways or Padron Anniversary blow this stick away, although pricier for sure).

Better than average, decent draw, great flavor however a tad weak but honestly what is wrong with that. Smoke one it is worth it.

Another top notch cigar from CAO. What else can I say?

I can't complain about this cigar, it is a good smoke. The flavor is a tad weak for my pallate but tastey none the less. It tasted creamy too me and the draw was great. After I try and few more smokes I'll probably come back and try another one of these

Heard some nice things about this cigar; when it first was lit I was disappointed. Started out plain and flat. Then, as it warmed up, some nice flavors stared to come through. By the time I was done, it had turned into a pretty good cigar. Would make a nice step up for someone who is used to smoking very mild cigars. They'll probably find this one a little more full bodied and stronger w/o being overpowering.

This stick starts out a bit sharp. It mellows as it warms, however. A creamy mild/medium bodied cigar with enough kick to keep you interested. Good. Not great, but it does, IMHO, exactly what it's designed to do. It delivers an enjoyable smoke for about $3.

Nice appearance, tight draw during and just after lighting but shortly opened up. Teriffic ash. Nice smooth flavor, with some sweet hints. A good choice for an everyday cigar.

It seems to have a slightly creamy hint of vanilla and just enough spice to keep it interesting .Very even burn and easy draw.A well made and thought out cigar!

Not underwear, buuuitch...this is a nice cigar! I have a whole bunch of cigars right now and have been waiting to smoke all these CAOs' so I can tell ya about them. OK, here goes, the CAO Gold robusto is money. It works like a charm and is very tasty as well as mild. It burned beautifully and never bit back once, which is amazing cause I smoked it on an empty stomach. This may be the smoke to have sex with, er, or have during sex I should say.

This is a very creamy tasting smoke. Well constructed, even burn, and a very long grey white ash. This is a great everyday stogie that will not disappoint!

Terrible burn. One of a lot of "Buy three, Churchill free", all of which burned out about 1/2 way down. Tapping the ash revealed a large "space" in the "fold" of the filler that might have caused this.

A well made cigar. Firm to the touch with a smooth wrapper like a Butera. Lights well and burns even with a good ash. Decent draw with a little massaging after the light. Medium bodied, but not a lot of personality. Good as an everyday smoke, but no

Great smoke for anytime --interesting flavors of spice and nut and nice round flavor.
When are they coming with the Maduros again?

Creamy is the word with the C.A.O. Gold Robusto. It's a smooth, rich cigar on the mild side. It won't overpower or disapoint. If you like to crank out clouds of smoke this baby is for you.

whatever you do -- do yourself a favor and buy up as many boxes of these sticks as are available. You will not find a smoother smoke! Fucking great!!!!!!!

Wow, what an excellent and exquisite smoke. The flavor and aroma will appeal to everyone from the novice smoker to the true "aficionado."