CAO Mx2 Review - BOTL Cigar Forums

kockroach · 12-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Alright, as promised, here is a review of a CAO Mx2 to compare against the Mx3 I reviewed yesterday. And to top it off....this is post 100 for me!

Althought I have a Mx2 in the humidor, it is a toro, and I wanted to review a robusto since that is what I have for the Mx3 and the Camacho Triple Maduro (review to come tonight or tomorrow). I went down to The Burning Leaf (Wicker Park) today to grab one of these sticks.

The robusto comes as a 5x52, and has a dark brown wrapper with a nice oily shine. There are a number noticeable veins in the wrapper, but not too huge. The head is perfectly rounded, with a well formed cap. The overall feel of the cigar is nice and firm, with no soft areas at all.

After a straight cut with my Palio, the pre-light smoke offered flavors of coffee, leather and cedar notes. The stick lit very easily and started off with a nice even burn. The flavor from the first third offered the same coffee and leather, with hints of cocoa, cedar and a little spice. I also noticed some hints of raisin with this stick too, and not just when breathing out the nose. The burn was nice and even, and the ash was very tight.

The second third of the stick toned down on the coffer and leather a bit. The cedar and spice (kind of peppery) started to come out a little more, and again notes of cocoa and a little raisin showed through. If the burn got a little off line, it always caught back up to a straight line. Quite impressive.

The final third of the stick had a drier flavor as it reached toward a nub. Leather and cedar dominated, with spice on the back end of the draw. There was also a flavor of dried leaves in there too. I didn't get it quite to the nub, as the dryness made it harder to go much further.

Perhaps it would be better to let this one stay in humidity a little more, but it didn't seem to cause a problem through the bulk of the smoke. I think this is a pretty good stick overall, and not bad for the $5 tag. The smoke time was about 90 minutes.

kockroach · 12-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Now to compare against the Mx3. The Mx2 was overall a drier smoke, compared to a creamier flavor with the Mx3. They each had a slight issue for me to get to a nub. The Mx2 got really dry, while the Mx3 got a little harsh (possibly due to a slight plug). Overall, I like both sticks, but I prefer the creamier flavor of the Mx3 a little more than the drier flavor of the Mx2. Not to say I wouldn't smoke it again, but would probably go with the Mx3 first, with of course a bigger hit to the wallet.

ctaylor · 12-09-2009, 05:01 PM

Nice review and pics!

Simoun · 12-09-2009, 05:08 PM

Nice!

rick12string · 12-10-2009, 08:06 AM

Thanks for the review. I like the Mx2 also. I just happened to smoke a toro size this past Friday paired with a nice bourbon. I pretty much agree with you on the flavor profile except I have trouble picking up leather notes and I did not find it dry in the final third. As a matter of fact, I nubbed that sucker using a toothpick not to burn my fingers. The smoke stayed cool all the way and I had to set it down when I burned my lip. lol. I very much enjoyed that stick.

I smoked an Mx3 earlier this year (thanks Justin (twenty5)) and it was a great smoke, little better than the 2 I think, much smoother and a more predominant cocoa flavor if I recall correctly. He sent me 2 of them and I’m going to smoke the next one soon while I still have the Mx2 fresh in my memory.

SkinsFanLarry · 12-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Jere, Very nice review and pic's.

I also liked your comparision between the two.

USNStoops · 12-10-2009, 10:38 PM

Nice comparison between both and nice review with pictures.

SanCristobal · 12-10-2009, 10:43 PM

you had a much different experience with that cigar than I did.

I received a handful of pre-releases, and every one was consistently like chocolate rum cake dusted with cayenne pepper, freaking amazing. I got uber excited, and then they finally hit shops, and god damn did I feel like I got the ol' bait and switch because the entire box I bought tasted like smoking a good-year tire. I haven't smoked one since then...maybe I should give em another shot.

good review.

Gokian · 12-10-2009, 11:08 PM

Great Review! Great Pics.

kockroach · 12-10-2009, 11:14 PM

Thanks for all of the comments, brothers. Just got done with a Camacho Triple Maduro. Next review on the way, with a comparison of the three!

ciggy · 12-11-2009, 07:01 AM

Great review brother...yes this is a good stick!

Ducati · 12-11-2009, 07:05 AM

Very similar experience with an Mx2 box press. Really liked the stick. Great review & pics.

mav_sd · 12-12-2009, 01:03 AM

The MX2 is one of my faves,,, the box press esp. Nice review.

whodeeni · 12-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Great review brotha! I can sympathize with you on the harshness at the end
with the "doubles" that CAO put's out. I had a similar problem with the LX2 at
the end... Had to put it out!

*lol*

Tatuaje Guy · 12-12-2009, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the comparison

12-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
kockroach Churchill Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,025 Trader rating: (52)	CAO Mx2 Review Alright, as promised, here is a review of a CAO Mx2 to compare against the Mx3 I reviewed yesterday. And to top it off....this is post 100 for me! Althought I have a Mx2 in the humidor, it is a toro, and I wanted to review a robusto since that is what I have for the Mx3 and the Camacho Triple Maduro (review to come tonight or tomorrow). I went down to The Burning Leaf (Wicker Park) today to grab one of these sticks. The robusto comes as a 5x52, and has a dark brown wrapper with a nice oily shine. There are a number noticeable veins in the wrapper, but not too huge. The head is perfectly rounded, with a well formed cap. The overall feel of the cigar is nice and firm, with no soft areas at all. After a straight cut with my Palio, the pre-light smoke offered flavors of coffee, leather and cedar notes. The stick lit very easily and started off with a nice even burn. The flavor from the first third offered the same coffee and leather, with hints of cocoa, cedar and a little spice. I also noticed some hints of raisin with this stick too, and not just when breathing out the nose. The burn was nice and even, and the ash was very tight. The second third of the stick toned down on the coffer and leather a bit. The cedar and spice (kind of peppery) started to come out a little more, and again notes of cocoa and a little raisin showed through. If the burn got a little off line, it always caught back up to a straight line. Quite impressive. The final third of the stick had a drier flavor as it reached toward a nub. Leather and cedar dominated, with spice on the back end of the draw. There was also a flavor of dried leaves in there too. I didn't get it quite to the nub, as the dryness made it harder to go much further. Perhaps it would be better to let this one stay in humidity a little more, but it didn't seem to cause a problem through the bulk of the smoke. I think this is a pretty good stick overall, and not bad for the $5 tag. The smoke time was about 90 minutes.

12-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
kockroach Churchill Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,025 Trader rating: (52)	Now to compare against the Mx3. The Mx2 was overall a drier smoke, compared to a creamier flavor with the Mx3. They each had a slight issue for me to get to a nub. The Mx2 got really dry, while the Mx3 got a little harsh (possibly due to a slight plug). Overall, I like both sticks, but I prefer the creamier flavor of the Mx3 a little more than the drier flavor of the Mx2. Not to say I wouldn't smoke it again, but would probably go with the Mx3 first, with of course a bigger hit to the wallet. Last edited by kockroach; 12-09-2009 at 05:01 PM.. Reason: Added Mx2 vs. Mx3 preference.

12-09-2009, 05:01 PM	#3
ctaylor Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delaware County, PA Posts: 2,415 Trader rating: (66)	Nice review and pics! __________________ "A good cigar is like tasting a good wine: you smell it, you taste it, you look at it, you feel it - you can even hear it. It satisfies all the senses."

12-09-2009, 05:08 PM	#4
Simoun Robusto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 664 Trader rating: (8)	Nice! __________________ –Ryan http://words-smoke.blogspot.com/

12-10-2009, 08:06 AM	#5
rick12string Caught in the Crossfire Double Corona Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,580 Trader rating: (11)	Thanks for the review. I like the Mx2 also. I just happened to smoke a toro size this past Friday paired with a nice bourbon. I pretty much agree with you on the flavor profile except I have trouble picking up leather notes and I did not find it dry in the final third. As a matter of fact, I nubbed that sucker using a toothpick not to burn my fingers. The smoke stayed cool all the way and I had to set it down when I burned my lip. lol. I very much enjoyed that stick. I smoked an Mx3 earlier this year (thanks Justin (twenty5)) and it was a great smoke, little better than the 2 I think, much smoother and a more predominant cocoa flavor if I recall correctly. He sent me 2 of them and I’m going to smoke the next one soon while I still have the Mx2 fresh in my memory. __________________ Gun control is Hitting Your Target. An armed society is a polite society!

12-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
SkinsFanLarry Leave Nothing to Chance! Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Katmandu Posts: 9,687 Trader rating: (22)	Jere, Very nice review and pic's. I also liked your comparision between the two. __________________ "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it."

12-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
USNStoops Robusto Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Point Loma San Diego Posts: 723 Trader rating: (12)	Nice comparison between both and nice review with pictures.

12-10-2009, 10:43 PM	#8
SanCristobal Corona Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 342 Trader rating: (18)	you had a much different experience with that cigar than I did. I received a handful of pre-releases, and every one was consistently like chocolate rum cake dusted with cayenne pepper, freaking amazing. I got uber excited, and then they finally hit shops, and god damn did I feel like I got the ol' bait and switch because the entire box I bought tasted like smoking a good-year tire. I haven't smoked one since then...maybe I should give em another shot. good review.

12-10-2009, 11:08 PM	#9
Gokian Robusto Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendsville, TN Posts: 791 Trader rating: (25)	Great Review! Great Pics. __________________ ~Tom Home at last!!!

12-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#10
kockroach Churchill Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,025 Trader rating: (52)	Thanks for all of the comments, brothers. Just got done with a Camacho Triple Maduro. Next review on the way, with a comparison of the three!

12-11-2009, 07:01 AM	#11
ciggy LFD Whore Double Corona Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Galesburg, Michigan Posts: 3,162 Trader rating: (65)	Great review brother...yes this is a good stick! __________________ “Any cigar smoker is a friend, because I know how he feels.” – Alfred de Musset Proud Veteran Supporting Thoes Who Served and Still Serving!!

12-11-2009, 07:05 AM	#12
Ducati Monster. Petite Corona Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staten Island, NYC Posts: 243 Trader rating: (1)	Very similar experience with an Mx2 box press. Really liked the stick. Great review & pics. __________________ Vinny

12-12-2009, 01:03 AM	#13
mav_sd www.wineadorgear.com Churchill Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yankton, SD Posts: 1,165 Trader rating: (37)	The MX2 is one of my faves,,, the box press esp. Nice review. __________________ _____________________________________________ -Mike http://vaillanblog.blogspot.com - My Blog

12-12-2009, 08:02 AM	#14
whodeeni ISO Old Tats, Cohete, Etc Churchill Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 1,592 Trader rating: (63)	Great review brotha! I can sympathize with you on the harshness at the end with the "doubles" that CAO put's out. I had a similar problem with the LX2 at the end... Had to put it out! lol

12-12-2009, 10:24 AM	#15
Tatuaje Guy BoM June '10 Robusto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Amesbury MA Posts: 793 Trader rating: (112)	Thanks for the comparison __________________ "Savannah get your binky, bib and bottle we got work to do!"

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