Comments on: CAO Vision http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cao-vision Cigar reviews with a video twist Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:53:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: richard cogen http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-87329 richard cogen Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:27:43 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-87329 Famous Cigar shop in Wauwatosa wisconsin has an awesome selection of CAO and Rocky Patel, among others,and surprisingly Famous Cigar In Tosa offers most of there cigars at almost half the price of other stores !! Famous Cigar Wauwatosa also has seconds and off-price selections of most Major cigar brands !! Famous Cigar 7030 w North ave Wauwatosa,wi 414-302-9904 Famous Cigar shop in Wauwatosa wisconsin has an awesome selection of CAO and Rocky Patel, among others,and surprisingly Famous Cigar In Tosa offers most of there cigars at almost half the price of other stores !! Famous Cigar Wauwatosa also has seconds and off-price selections of most Major cigar brands !!
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]]> By: CAO Visions http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-50536 CAO Visions Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:38:57 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-50536 I think the Visions aren't a bad cigar at all, but the price is a tad high. However, you have to take into account that there's a pretty cool humidor that comes with them. Given that and given that CAO values the humidor at $75, that brings the Catalyst down to about 150.00 per 20 cigars. This is something that isn't really reflected in the price as most people don't sell the humidor separately. I think the example about the Padron Londres is a good point. I really can't see the cost of production on these being over $2.00 per stick. However, they do have custom bands, serial #s on each cigar, and the humidor... I personally really liked the Epiphany cigar. I handed them out at my sister's wedding and a lot of people liked them. Of course, few of those people are true aficionados. Just my thoughts.. I think the Visions aren’t a bad cigar at all, but the price is a tad high. However, you have to take into account that there’s a pretty cool humidor that comes with them. Given that and given that CAO values the humidor at $75, that brings the Catalyst down to about 150.00 per 20 cigars. This is something that isn’t really reflected in the price as most people don’t sell the humidor separately.

I think the example about the Padron Londres is a good point. I really can’t see the cost of production on these being over $2.00 per stick. However, they do have custom bands, serial #s on each cigar, and the humidor…

I personally really liked the Epiphany cigar. I handed them out at my sister’s wedding and a lot of people liked them. Of course, few of those people are true aficionados.

Just my thoughts..

]]> By: T http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-49029 T Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:16:53 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-49029 To me I was let down by this cigar I love CAO cigars and they have never let me down until I tried the Vision. I felt the cigar was more show with the packaging then it was a woodsy flavored cigar. The worst part of it all is I bought the whole box before trying them and now when I have a party I just give them away. Not worth it CAO is a great product with its Americana and Italia Cigars and I am going to stick with those which are not as pricey. To me I was let down by this cigar I love CAO cigars and they have never let me down until I tried the Vision. I felt the cigar was more show with the packaging then it was a woodsy flavored cigar. The worst part of it all is I bought the whole box before trying them and now when I have a party I just give them away. Not worth it CAO is a great product with its Americana and Italia Cigars and I am going to stick with those which are not as pricey.

]]> By: Cigar Links Edition 8: CAO Vision Cigars | Cigar Jack's Cigar Reviews and News http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-40762 Cigar Links Edition 8: CAO Vision Cigars | Cigar Jack's Cigar Reviews and News Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:47:27 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-40762 [...] Jerry and Walt at Stogie Review thought it was a good cigar, but over priced. [...] [...] Jerry and Walt at Stogie Review thought it was a good cigar, but over priced. [...]

]]> By: Dan S. http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-37532 Dan S. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:31:49 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-37532 I had the opportunity to enjoy a CAO Vision on NYE 2007/2008. My local smokeshop here in the Milwaukee area, Havana, has a fantastic selection and competitive prices. Unfortunately, I paid $18 for the Vision. Not a great example of good prices. I tend to smoke medium and often aromatic or infused cigars. My usuals are the Isla Del Sol, Patel/Estate Java, Oliva V, Patel Edge, assorted CAO and the occasional Acid selections. My impression of the Vision was very positive. I agree the price was exaggerated, but I wasn't disappointed by the quality of the smoke. Very smooth draw, tight wrap, pleasant aroma, thick plume, mild-medium body and asthetically appealing as well. This is definately a cigar worth trying once, maybe twice. It offers complex filler, but not quite as dynamic as say the Oliva V Lancero or the Ashton Maduro. Overall, I was happy. It lasted about an hour and was pleasant past the band. This is not for the thrill-seeker, Ecuador triple maduro, hair-on-the-chest smoker. If you want that, go for a Power or a Litto Gomez. This is for the smoker who wants a lighter, aromatic, smoother quality cigar. Be sure to enjoy the cool humidor that CAO uses for the Vision. Light this cigar with a cedar stick or wooden match and have your Xikar cutter ready as this is a torpedo! Happy smoking! I had the opportunity to enjoy a CAO Vision on NYE 2007/2008. My local smokeshop here in the Milwaukee area, Havana, has a fantastic selection and competitive prices. Unfortunately, I paid $18 for the Vision. Not a great example of good prices.

I tend to smoke medium and often aromatic or infused cigars. My usuals are the Isla Del Sol, Patel/Estate Java, Oliva V, Patel Edge, assorted CAO and the occasional Acid selections.

My impression of the Vision was very positive. I agree the price was exaggerated, but I wasn’t disappointed by the quality of the smoke. Very smooth draw, tight wrap, pleasant aroma, thick plume, mild-medium body and asthetically appealing as well. This is definately a cigar worth trying once, maybe twice. It offers complex filler, but not quite as dynamic as say the Oliva V Lancero or the Ashton Maduro.

Overall, I was happy. It lasted about an hour and was pleasant past the band. This is not for the thrill-seeker, Ecuador triple maduro, hair-on-the-chest smoker. If you want that, go for a Power or a Litto Gomez. This is for the smoker who wants a lighter, aromatic, smoother quality cigar.

Be sure to enjoy the cool humidor that CAO uses for the Vision. Light this cigar with a cedar stick or wooden match and have your Xikar cutter ready as this is a torpedo!

Happy smoking!

]]> By: Cole M. http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-35706 Cole M. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:25:16 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-35706 These are quite reminicent of certain illegal cigars us old timers used to smoke. I really enjoyed the woody flavor, as it is different from the creamy Rocky Patel 99's ive been smoking, but I would like it better without the $14-16 price tag. If you haven't tryed one of these I suggest you pick one up next time you stop in your local store. These are quite reminicent of certain illegal cigars us old timers used to smoke. I really enjoyed the woody flavor, as it is different from the creamy Rocky Patel 99′s ive been smoking, but I would like it better without the $14-16 price tag. If you haven’t tryed one of these I suggest you pick one up next time you stop in your local store.

]]> By: Logan http://www.stogiereview.com/2007/05/09/cao-vision/#comment-35642 Logan Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:55:17 +0000 http://www.stogiereview.com/?p=245#comment-35642 I Paid $19 in LA for one. I also am from Canada and work at La Tienda Cigars in edmonton. Out "Sin" tax here is unreal. you guys (USA) dont know how good you have it. But i guess we do have "real" Cubans up here though.... I Paid $19 in LA for one. I also am from Canada and work at La Tienda Cigars in edmonton. Out “Sin” tax here is unreal. you guys (USA) dont know how good you have it. But i guess we do have “real” Cubans up here though….

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