Cx2 Robusto

**Eshaw99** · 12-20-2005, 07:58 PM

I've never had a problem finding Mx2. I have the same so-so opinion of the Cx2. Not bad, but I can get a better cigar for that price.

I'll stick with the Criollos

**illilli** · 01-06-2006, 12:48 PM

I received a CAO CX2 Belicoso (7.0 x 56) for Christmas. I smoked it on New Year's Eve while enjoying A.) Jim Beam and Diet Coke B.) Large Mug of Dark Roast coffee and C.) A quick double shot of Dewer's Scotch (Yeah, it does seem like a weird combo.) The smoke took a little over an hour to enjoy.

It lit up easy and had a fairly easy draw. Unlike some other posters' experiences, this CX2 burned perfectly even and kept a long white-gray ash. It started out a little peppery, but quickly smoothed out with a light spicy taste. From that point on, the entire smoke stayed very consistent until the final 1/3 where it became a little bit earthy and still lightly spicey. It didn't take on much tar taste at all towards the end, which was a pleasant surprise. I would rate it as Medium-bodied.

While I enjoyed the cigar very much, it didn't seem all that spectacular. I always expect to experience some form of "WOW" or "HMMM, Interesting" when I smoke a premium cigar. I was underwhelmed by the CX2. I would smoke another one, if offered, but I probably won't buy any. I wish I has a FEW to try because I don't believe one smoking session in one environment is enough to properly review a cigar. It didn't spend long in my humidor either, so I would like to sit on a few for a while before giving them another try.

**TheVitaleMob** · 01-06-2006, 05:37 PM

interesting post Ill, how 'bout an introduction in the cigar forum?

**illilli** · 01-09-2006, 07:40 AM

What do you mean by an introduction in the Cigar Forum? This was my first post here in the forums and I have only recently started reading this forum. I am not familiar with any etiquette or locations for posting the various topics.

**TheVitaleMob** · 01-09-2006, 05:35 PM

No prob. Let me explain. It is customary to devote a thread to telling us a little bit about you. Say "hi, my name is illilli, I am from X, I like X things, I listen to X music, I play X sports, I like X cigars. that kind of thing. This thread is usually posted in the cigar forum, or the General Discussion forum. (as opposed to the reviews or politics forum)

By the way, Welcome to the board!

**Kenyth** · 04-27-2006, 12:48 PM

Well, I smoked this during lunch today. A freebie from CAO. It's a beautiful cigar. The wrapper is dark and oily with a nice tooth. The draw was a hair tight, but not bad at all. This was a slow burning, densly packed cigar. After it took me 15 minutes to get an inch into it, I figured I wasn't going to be able to smoke it all the way down. This cigar didn't have the usual Cameroon flavor I'm used to tasting. I probably wouldn't have guessed it as a Cameroon had I not known. It was smooth, with a good solid medium body and a moderate complexity that hinted at spice, wood, and sweetness. The complexity was subtle, but nice. It finished with a little peppery bite. It burned well, with the exception of a small stem near the wrapper causing a bit of a burn problem 1/3 of the way in. A little head buzz, but nothing big. All in all, a good cigar! I enjoyed it and I'd smoke one again. The problem is that this is a good $5 smoke, but it sells for $10. It's just not worth ten bucks. This isn't saying much since I don't find many smokes worthy of a $10 price tag. I find CAO's generally overpriced, so it doesn't surprise me much.

**cb25** · 05-31-2006, 09:06 PM

seems like a consensus from most that it was an enjoyable cigar, but not worth the price of admission --

i'd tend to agree...i received a free one during their promotion and really enjoyed it, though it was definitely not a life changing experience. by mistake they actually sent me a 2nd free one (complete with a 2nd hat)...i'll be thanking them for their generosity by actually buying a few more cigars from them. i love freebies, especially in cases like this where i get to try something i might not have otherwise...but i try to reward the companies by returning business to them...i don't know, just seems good.

either way, this was definitely a decent cigar...nice and smooth from start to finish for me. burned a little un-evenly at the outset but quickly evened out almost an inch into it.