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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story

Written by: bob
  • Monday, 29 Jun 2009
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The Short Story happens to be one of the most unique cigars that Arturo Fuente Hemingway has created throughout the years, as it the smallest in the cigar line (4 x 48) and was originally meant for personal use by Carlos Fuente Sr. However, it was soon distributed and went on to become one of the... (More)

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CAO Criollo Pampas

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2008
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Criollo, which originally means native seeds in Cuba, is a type of hybrid seeds grown in Cuba and used by people looking for a tobacco strand that can withstand molds and other agricultural problems. The type of seeds was bought by CAO, one of the most well-reputed cigar brands in the world, ... (More)

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CAO Gold Karat

Written by: bob
  • Tuesday, 02 Feb 2010
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Despite its lackluster label, CAO Gold Karat would probably be the saving grace of the CAO Line. It is made with shade-grown Ecuadorian, Connecticut seed wrapper finished with aged Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Near perfect in construction, it is a smooth medium-bodied cigar with creamy va... (More)

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CAO Brazilia Cariocas

Written by: bob
  • Wednesday, 10 Feb 2010
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A must-try for fans of full-bodied maduros. Regardless of their name, CAO Brazilias are made in Honduras, from Nicaraguan filler and binder -– but the wrapper is genuinely Brazilian. The most popular are the robusto Gol! and the torpedo Samba. Rounding out the line are Ipanema, Carioc... (More)

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CAO Italia Piccolo

Written by: bob
  • Saturday, 06 Feb 2010
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Like all CAO cigars, Italia’s are made in Honduras, from Honduran wrapper and binders. It's the filler that's unusual here and gives the line its name: Habano seed, but grown in Benevento, southern Italy, exclusively for CAO (or so they say). This is blended with toba... (More)