CAO Cigars

Cigar storage is a critical part of cigar smoking. Well, if you don't ever keep cigars in your home or office then it's not really an issue but the aficionado who never has a cigar in the house mist only be a casual cigar smoker at best. Part of the enjoyment aficionados get from smoking cigars comes from collecting them. Although you can't try every cigar at once, you can certainly save new acquisitions for the next day or important occasions that merit high-rated smokes. Or, you might just want to wait and try out that CAO Mx2 when you can sit back and fully enjoy it with plenty of time to spare. 

The variety and beauty of cigars makes it easy to collect them but you also need the right place to put them. Forget about leaving them in the cupboard or just putting them out on your desk. That would be a tragedy as it would just about assure their demise. To preserve those smokes and age them the right way, you need to use a quality humidor and maintain the temperature and moisture at the right settings.

Find the best humidor for your office and home at Thompson Cigars today.

HIb from Lincoln, NE reviewed the CAO ITALIA GONDOLA HABANO TORPEDO

These are great cigars to sit around and share with a friend over a drink or on the golf course.

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Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper Cons: Construction Issues
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

One of the cigar world’s highest ranked and most difficult to find cigars, C.A.O. Italia (when it can be found at all) is always limited to the purchase of one or two sticks at a time. Only because we have been begging for them, buying all we could get, hoarding the minuscule number we were allotted for the last twelve months, we have a very modest amount for sale. We’re now making the C.A.O. Italia available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The incredible secret to the C.A.O. Italia is the Habano seed brought to Italy forty years ago and carefully nurtured in the Benevento region of southern Italy. The result of this is the production of a unique earthy-sweetness in the seed. It is this remarkable seed that is transported to Honduras where it is meticulously cultivated. With its New World-Old World origins, this wrapper is perhaps the most unique in any cigar today. Certainly it produces a cigar that the renowned Robb Report includes among the “Best of the Best” for 2005.

Few cigars have burst on the scene with as much fanfare as the C.A.O. Italia, and few have garnered the attention of the cigar cognoscenti, captivating their highly cultured palates. Now it is your turn to experience the cosmopolitan flair of the C.A.O. Italia with its Italian, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian blend of long fillers.

Aficionados always enjoy a good smoke and most of us like to try out different brands of cigars. Nevertheless, there are some brands that stand out in terms of quality and popularity. Most of them have been providing aficionados with good, quality smoke for decades and this might be why they maintain such a high degree of popularity. The following are a sampling of some of those classic, popular cigar brands:

• Macanudo: This premium cigar is so linked with the good life that its name is even known among non-aficionados. Famous for mild smoke with complex flavors, the Macanudo is the number one, high quality cigar in the USA.
• Arturo Fuente: The expertise that goes into crafting these premium, hand-made cigars has made them one of the most popular brands around.
• Partagas: Smooth, full of flavor, and a spicy note make Partagas Cigars an excellent smoke for any occasion. Their quality has also given them an excellent reputation.
• CAO Cigars: The CAO Cigar company have been innovators on the cigar scene since 1968. Bringing this creativity to the world of the aficionado has paid off with popularity.
• Cohiba: Another major name in the cigar world, the well-developed Cohiba brand is famous for providing some of the best smokes on the planet.

Buy these and other excellent cigars at your favorite online cigar store today!

One of the best things about being an aficionado is knowing that you can be surprised every time you try a new brand of cigars. Even brands you are familiar with can surprise you with different flavors but no matter how often you read the information that comes with your monthly cigar sampler, you don't really know what the experience will be like until you try that unfamiliar brand. The variety of cigar brands, wrappers, and tobacco provides aficionados with hundreds of smoking experiences to choose from. Nevertheless, no matter how many cigars you smoke, you are going to broaden your cigar smoking horizons even further when you add a flavored cigar to the mix.

Although every cigar has flavor, not every cigar has extra flavors that have been added to the tobacco. This in no way replaces tobacco in any form. The flavors and scents of cured leaf are present but they become heightened with the tastes of vanilla, chocolate, cherry, and even mango. Just a few of the many flavored cigar brands to choose from are:

• Dolce Vita Cigarillos: Flavored with vanilla for a seriously smooth smoke.
• CAO flavored cigars: These high quality smokes come in a number of flavors.
• ACID cigars: Some of the best flavored smokes around, try one of these innovative cigars and see why they became so successful.

Buy these and other flavored cigars at the best online cigar store.

Jake from New Hope, PA reviewed the SMOKIN 66 14 WHEELER NATURAL TORO

Surprisingly satisfying cigar with great draw that builds an impressive ash. Very mild..but not to the point of blandness. Generally like big ring cigars (La Gloria Cubana Serie R #6 and 7, Banker and CAO Black) and found this one in the same ball park, though on the milder side. Suggest a slice cut vs bullet hole due to ring size. Good value for the buck.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Ash, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Everyday, Long Distance driving, Poker Play
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

Ah, the age-old question of whose cigar is bigger… want to make the ultimate statement and put an end to this silly argument? Then the all-new Smokin' 66 from the makers of Bacchus and Escudo Cubano is exactly the cigar for you! Every stick in the Smokin' 66 line has a gigantic, astounding, eye popping sixty-six ring gauge (that's over an inch in diameter)! Smokin' 66 is a Dominican puro blended from creamy, mild-medium bodied long fillers and finished with either a Natural or Maduro wrapper. Smokin' 66 is available in four big sizes - 14 Wheeler (6" x 66), 18 Wheeler (6" x 66 Torpedo), Highliner (5" x 66), and Flatbed (4" x 66) – and come packaged in bundles of twelve. Order Smokin' 66 today and put all of your friend's small cigars to shame!

Pullo from Berkeley reviewed the PUNCH BOLOS EMS CIGARILLO

If you like minatures, this is a great value cigar. The flavor is not as good as same size Partagas or CAO, but not much of a sacrafice. About a 40 minute smoke for less than a buck and half a piece. Go for it.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Cigar Aficionado

More cheap punches than an amateur boxing match! We've got an Overstock of Punch that we have to clear to make way for new product, so we're cutting you an incredible deal! Choose between the medium-to-full bodied Punch Café Royal in glass tubes, the extra aged Punch Royal Coronation with a US Connecticut wrapper, or the short Punch Bolo in a convenient tin. We're not normally allowed to discount a big name national brand like Punch, but the boys at General Cigar Co. gave us a special, one time exception. Take advantage of this offer now (before they change their minds)!

Italy is well known for producing good wines, fast cars, and the Roman Empire but who knew that this southern European country also does cigars? Granted, not near as many cigars come out of Italy compared to places like Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, but it does actually grow some fine tobacco. The CAO Cigar Company uses home grown tobacco from the Benevento region of Italy to give their smokes a sweet, earthy flavor.

They don't stop there however but highlight the Benevento leaf with filler blends from Nicaragua and Peru, and a Habano seed wrapper that hails from Honduras. The result is the CAO Italia Positano Habano Toro cigar and it provides the perfect finish to an excellent Italian meal whether dining in Rome, Florence, or Milan. The blend of leaves from different countries has earned this cigar high ratings and gives it a rich, complex flavor. The next time you open a bottle of aged Chianti, accompany it with one of these robust, intricately flavored smokes. The experience will remind you that Italians excel at some of the finest aspects of life.

Look for these high quality smokes and other CAO cigars in online cigar stores.

HB from NH reviewed the LA PERLA HABANA BLACK PEARL ROBUSTO MADURO

when I want to relax, I light up!

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

Save $60 on Premium Cigars!

These are the biggest names in the business and we've pulled them all together to create a premium sampler you are going to be Wild about! The Deuces Wild Sampler features two distinctive cigars from each of these legendary cigar makers. This is the sampler you'll wish you'd ordered two of! Don't miss out, because with names like these, this sampler won't last long.

Includes:

1 - C.A.O. GOLD MADURO TORPEDO (6 - 1/4" x 52)

1 - C.A.O. EXTREME (5 - 1/2" x 55)

1 - CUSANO SUN GROWN CHURCHILL (7" x 50)

1 - CUSANO 97 ROBUSTO (5" x 50)

1 - GURKHA LEGEND TORPEDO (6 - 1/4" x 52)

1 - GURKHA REGENT TORO (6" x 52)

1 – LA PERLA HABANA (6 - 1/4" x 52)

1 - BLACK PEARL MORADO (6" x 50)

1 - PERDOMO LOT 23 ROBUSTO (5 - 3/4" x 54)

1 - PERDOMO OFF COLOR MADURO (size varies)

1 - ROCKY PATEL V92 TORO (6" x 52)

1 - ROCKY PATEL OLDE WORLD TORO (6" x 52)

Ant916 from Sacramento CA reviewed the CAO BRAZILIA CHANGO 2-FER BRAZILIA TORO

I always find myelf coming back to this smoke. Medium to full and it gets better throughout the smoke

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

Our pals at CAO accidentally ordered several hundred extra 5 count Tubo Gift Sets and who do you think they called to help 'em out? Right after we got the call, we swooped in and bought the whole lot at a huge discount because great deals like this don't come along every day… and we're passing our savings on to you! While supplies last, buy any 5 count box of CAO Brazilia (Chango), CAO Gold (Aurum), or CAO Italia (Largo) in tubes and receive a second box absolutely FREE! Save more than 50% off of MSRP with this Thompson Exclusive BOGO (Buy One, Get One) Offer!

Big Daddy from Clayton, North Carolina reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

Great for gifts. Good Prices. Looks attractive. Tastes good and are fun to smoke out on the deck on occasion.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Cons: Wrapper Imperfections
Best Uses: Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

smokey from champaign il reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

being able to double my order

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

Stein from Fishook, IL reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

I really liked the CAO Maduro Gold. Best smoke I have had. I was out at the farm on a gorgeous fall day walking the property lines. It was a great experience with a great cigar. It's my new favorite. Can't wait to find a good deal on a box of them.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado, Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

Cowboy from Gainesboro, TN reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

None

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Events, Everyday, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

cweeze from florida reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

GREAT SAMPLER!!!!!!

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Everyday
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

Snake Eyes from Twin-Cities, MN reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

Great assortment at a great price! I think I have some new favorites to add to the humidor!

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

farmboy from logan,ks. reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

me and my buddies enjoyed this sampler a ton !

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Events, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

TomT from Atlanta, GA reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

This was a great deal to try a variety of cigars that, for the most part, I hadn't had an opportunity to try. Still haven't worked my way through all of them, but haven't had a mediocre or bad one in the batch I've tried so far.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Everyday, Gifts
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

jeddog from coxsackie, ny reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

This was a first class sampler for the price. Wide variety of top of the line cigars.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Good Draw, Great Flavor
Best Uses: Gifts
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

Milt from Boston, Ma. reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

Shared with friends at Christmas party.Nice variety, everyone can pick and choose.Things that aren't so great about it -- nothing worth mentioning

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Undamaged Wrapper, Well Constructed
Best Uses: Shared with friends, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Special Occasion Smoker

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!

Bob the Builder from Chicago, IL reviewed the SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER SUPER SEVEN SAMPLER

They were all quality cigars. Worthy of a nice glass of Scotch.

Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Rating:

Pros: Easy To Light, Good Draw, Great Flavor, Great for the price, No everyday cigars, Undamaged Wrapper
Best Uses: Events, Gifts, Special Occasions
Describe Yourself: Aspiring Aficionado

What’s more magnificent, the seven super star cigars in this sampler, or the insanely low price that we’re selling them for? Why, both of course! With our Magnificent 7 Sampler, you’ll get seven total cigars: Cohiba Lonsdale, CAO Criollo Pato, Gurkha Legend Presidente, La Gloria Cubana Wavell, Cameroon by Rocky Patel Robusto, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, and CAO Gold Maduro Robusto. Seven premium cigars in one sampler - that’s a deal you can’t find anywhere but at Thompson Cigar!