CAO Gold Label Cigars

Not horrible but smokable.

Great sampler.

Very pleasing mild smoke

Beautiful wrapper. Smooth smoke. Not a tonne of flavor. Some toasted nuts. Some vanilla creaminess. One I would give to a bud if I was feeling stingy with my good sticks. Burned inside out at first but was a simple fix.

Light clean smoke with nice flavor. However, better Connecticuts out there for the price.

Excellent

Clean burn, great draw, smooth smoke. Top 5 in my humidor.

This was surprisingly good. Great draw and burn nice and easy smoke

I was disappointed. The draw was very tight, burn was very uneven, and the taste was just ok. Very mediocre, unfortunately.

As I pick up the CAO Gold torpedo I feel lots of black pepper and dark-roast coffee notes. Mellow spices and hints of dark chocolate and leather enter. Notes of cedar and butterscotch characterize the retro-hale. After about an inch, the flavors become somewhat salty and citrusy, but still mild to the touch. The second half is nicely balanced. The retro-hale is spicy while an overall creaminess unfolds. The long, lingering finish is a perfect balance of citrus and leather with notes of charred oak but the creaminess from the Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper keeps it really intriguing.And also this cigar would be a perfect pair with a cup of whiskey

Smooth

Smooth not as much flavour as I would have hoped from cao

Enjoyed every single one

Amazing value

After smoking cigars for a few years now, I wasn't sure I would like a milder cigar. This cigar confirmed that you can always go back to milder cigars and really enjoy them. Very flavorful smoke!!

somewhat plain but a decent smoke. Was looking for a bit more creaminess

Mild light flavors

Solid, smooth , mild smoke. Like those vanilla and nutmeg notes. Very relaxing smoke

Good

Great smoke, well constructed cigar, great quality. Price is undervalued for such a well made cigar

I choose this cigar as lower priced stick I could enjoy. I wasn’t disappointed.

Pretty good.

Easy mild cigar to smoke

Great smooth cigar that is mild and good for any time if you are a Mild cigar smoker

creamy

always come back to the CAO gold - never disappoints

Nice enough flavor but, man the construction was horrible. Cracks, flaking wrapper throughout the stick. The head fell almost completely apart. A large, hard stem in the head after a shallow cut. I’m generally a fan of CAO sticks but this one was as bad as any cigar I’ve had. And, my large humidor is kept at a steady 68-70% humidity. For the record

Great mild cigar!

A memorable smoke for sure! I liked the pleasant aftertaste - not too harsh - just about right! I pick up notes of cream and coffee...and some nuts mixed in toward the end

Good draw/ so-so burn. Very smooth with cedar and pepper hints.

One of the mildest sticks I have tried… but with some flavor, I slight creaminess to it.

Flavorful cigar with nice draw and aroma.

Good mild cigar with steady burn and easy draw

Another hit by CAO. They make great cigars and this is no exception. Prefer the maduro

Nice Sunday evening smoke despite some issues at the start with the wrapper tearing at the cap. Smoke was smooth and silky with grassy flavors of raisin, leather and nutmet. Burned nicely but unfortunately I had more trouble removing the band which resulted in another tear in the wrapper that ultimately led to me having to abandon it before being able to smoke it down to the nub. :-\

Good mild for the price. Lots of smoke and had taste which seems rare in the mild cigar arena. Will be buying again.

Great flavor and burn. Some minor cracking of the wrapper

fantastic beginner cigar, it's on the mild side but very flavourful at the same time. 1 of my fave cigars

great stick great taste. had some wrapper issues but would definitely get again

CAO cigars always have consistent quality and almost always an even burn. A great value at a reasonable price.

So creamy, great tasting cigar. Gonna buy more of these.

Loaded with creamy textures with a subtle nuance of sweet spice.

These cigars burn evenly as all CAO cigars do. Nice draw and aroma. Good value for the money. Nice medium flavor.

The smells as good as its label

Good stick

Nothing special really, tasted like your average connecticut, mild to medium in strength. Light bodied with woody elements and lacking any sort of complexity. Construction wasn't the best which required frequent touch ups.

One of my favorites

Love these. I’ll be purchasing again

nothing magical here ; somewhat boring cigar

Not as good as the description made it out to be. The taste and aroma didn’t match the description.

Nice mild sweet cigar, perfect for a morning smoke with a hot beverage.

Good everyday smoke

Great smoke. Good taste for light to medium.

Moyen

Solid gold!!

This is a fantastic little cigar. With a great burn.

Soo good. Great smoke!

Very good cigar. Good construction and a great aroma. Good, classic cigar flavor, slightly sweet/creamy. Priced to move.

A mild, smooth, mellow cigar, attractively priced at $106.95 a box of 20.

perfect

Very good

Never can go wrong with theses sweet tasting beauties! Great dry draw, even burn throughout the smoke, love the taste, recommend for an after morning coffee, sitting on the porch at night with a smooth whisky! Enjoy

Très bon cigare à déguster à tout moment de la journée, cigare à recommander, très bon rapport qualité prix.

Very mild flavours, a little too mild for me but great first cigar for a new smoker.

Mild with nice flavor.

Good cigar would order again

I enjoy a cigar every morning with my coffee, and even though I’m a medium/full body smoker, for the morning smoke I prefer a reasonably priced mild (Connecticut) stick. This totally fits the bill, and will purchase again. Enjoying one RIGHT NOW as I write this!

draw can be a bit tight

Good Mild Stick. Perfect burn, nice smoke volume. Very light wood flavor profile. Great for breakfast paired with black coffee.

tasty mild cigar. good long ash but sometimes bitter in early draws.

Rick and his team continue to produce top shelf smokes. This is no exception. An exceptional mild cigar that’s great for a morning to early afternoon smoke.

Burn amazing

GOOD Sweet

Was looking for an affordable “morning with coffee” smoke, and thought I’d give this a try, have always loved anything from CAO. This totally fit the bill, as a mild in the morning smoke, great construction, burn and draw. I’d say it was the perfect size but quite often I’d wish it lasted a little bit longer. Anyway, at a great price, it was okay to put it out if unfinished and needed to take off. And believe it or not, not too bad in the re light. Will purchase again.

Thought it was a decent cigar for the price point. I definitely appreciated having it around golfing on a cold day. I’ve enjoyed it but won’t go out of my way for another.

Love the torpedo! Great mild smoke!

Good stcick for the price

Great mild cigar. No complaints, very even burn, nice easy flavor.

I love these smokes!

My favorite light bodied stick, and at a good price point. A little more flavorful than other Connecticuts I've tried.

Very good mellow smoke right here. Just what you need after pulling an eight our midnight shift. Always a good choice for the first smoke of the day.

Rich and creamy smoke that is priced just right.

Sampled this cigar as part of the Champions II Sampler. Not my favorite. I did not like the smell and the taste was bitter for me.

Nice basic dry tobacco taste, enjoyable anytime.

Nice Cigar

These are wonderful .

One of my favorites. Great draw and even burn. Light pepper but smooth

First time trying this brand- excellent!

Incredibly smooth cigar with a very pleasant aroma.

Not a bad choice

I thought this cigar was just okay in the end. It was very mild to me, didn't have much flavor. But it did burn and draw well.

Great burn. Nice tasting for a mild to medium cigar, not overpowering at all. Very nice for a beginner or just a change in pace when you want a smooth stick.

This is a great cigar for the beginner smoker. It is so smooth. The tastes are not overwhelming whatsoever. It starts off with slight spice, but that quickly subsides and turns into a creamy, nutty flavor. This flavor is the major theme throughout the rest of the smoke. The burn stayed razor sharp, and I only had to relight once (due to me getting carried away in a conversation). Overall, this is a very enjoyable cigar for not only the beginner smoker, but the more advanced smoker as well.

Best draw cigar.

Always a go to smoke. Mild with creamy texture. Vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. Great burn with a nice white ash.

A very nice cigar that has an incredibly even burn and nice consistent flavor. Mild to medium body, with a creamy profile with subtle notes of cocoa and earth. The thing I adore about CAO is their consistency...You know what you are getting and the price is very fair. Good to keep a few of these on hand.

Good all-around.

Great cigar, definitely mild, but only issue, lacks in taste.

one of my favorites.. just exactly right.

best bang in the price range

Mild cigar. Not too much flavor.

A good cigar, but not great. I find it to be inconsistent in flavor, some are sweet and others are just bland. Thinking about not buying again.

very nice cigar

Have been a fan of the Karats for some years as a daily smoke. First time trying the robusto and same package in a slightly smoother smoke. Recommended.

This was a really good after-breakfast cigar. Thanks, Austin!

In my experience, Cao Gold is one of the better mild cigars you can get at a reasonable price. The construction is solid, the draw is a bit tight but not horrible (as others have mentioned), and the flavor and aroma are mild but pleasant. In fact, it's what I would recommend to someone accustomed to flavored cigars who is looking to try unflavored cigars. And I say this as someone who started out years ago smoking infused cigars (and for that matter, still does). The smoke is smooth and creamy, never harsh, and the overarching flavor is a mild wood. There are hints of a woody vanilla flavor, almost like a bourbon vanilla, which increase as you smoke it. The mild woodiness and subtle vanilla are a combination that will not only appeal to newer/infused smokers, but also make this an all-around decent mild cigar.

good smoke

great product

I wish I could give this one more than five stars for appearance because I love the deco style graphics on the box and band. Lifting this one out of the humidor takes me right back to a day when a good cigar was a common fixture in any restaurant or speakeasy. This is a beautifully constructed cigar with a perfect draw and a reasonably good burn. Nice smoke output with smooth overtones of nutmeg and alfalfa with only slight undertones of pepper make this a great cigar for someone who appreciates a rich and flavorful, but low strength cigar. Additionally, if you're like me and don't like a cigar that lingers heavily in your mouth, this cigar is a good choice. It has a nice feel in the mouth that sticks just long enough to enjoy, bun not long enough to scare your girlfriend away. Final word: Buy a box of these and put one in your pocket to enjoy with a glass of bathtub gin and some smooth jazz at your favorite speakeasy.

A good cigar for the golf course.

Nice cigar, but not one of my favorites.

Na

An excellent example of the CAO Gold line up! Smooth, mild tastes of nutmeg and earthy tone blends.

Your company is great. Best service, freshness and prices.

Great mild cigar. Smooth and creamy. Had somewhat of a harder draw, but I like that. Little to no spiciness, which I like and expect from a good mild cigar. The construction and feel was top notch.

This is a nice mild cigar from CAO

Beautifully constructed, but the the smoke that came off the foot while not being puffed was a bit off-putting. Also, the draw was a bit tight.