CAO La Traviata .... missing out.

[SmokeProper]

I must be missing out on the new CAO La Traviata... I've had 3 out of the box I bought and they just aren't great on my palette. They aren't bad at all, but it's just not a 93 point cigar to me. First new box of cigars I've got in months and now I'm bummed, prob going to have to sell the rest of them now and get something else. Had high-hopes for this cigar!

:disappoin

 

[bdc30]

That's a shame, I've really enjoyed the couple that I've had so far. I think the 93 rating may take value in to consideration (as much as they'll say it doesn't). It's a good smoke for under 5 bucks but I can understand how some people might not like the flavour, it's quite unique.

 

[pfm721]

I enjoy them. In fact one of the very few CAO's that I like.

 

[ciggy]

Was not a big fan of these either. Just shows different strokes for different folks!!:cjump:

 

[smokinpeace]

Not for nothing but I have been a big fan of the ones I have had. Great value cigar.

 

[L8A]

Ive had 2 and the first I really enjoyed. The second was not as good but i have 2 more. Maybe the second was just an off day on my part?

 

[BEN(SWEDEN)]

I must be missing out on the new CAO La Traviata... I've had 3 out of the box I bought and they just aren't great on my palette. They aren't bad at all, but it's just not a 93 point cigar to me. First new box of cigars I've got in months and now I'm bummed, prob going to have to sell the rest of them now and get something else. Had high-hopes for this cigar!

:disappoin

I have had 5 of them and they just dont do it for me neither! Something is missing imo.

 

[maverickdrinker]

I've tried a couple now and have really enjoyed them. Definately a leathery, earthly taste to them. Nice change of pace to CCs.

 

[Proud Bear]

I wouldn't call the Traviata a 93- but they are very good. Sorry you are not enjoying them

Bear

 

[blooz4u]

I really enjoy them! Great value stick! Best stick CAO has made (imo) :thumbsup:

 

[dpricenator]

That's a shame, I've really enjoyed the couple that I've had so far. I think the 93 rating may take value in to consideration (as much as they'll say it doesn't). It's a good smoke for under 5 bucks but I can understand how some people might not like the flavour, it's quite unique.

Take a look at who rated it 93, and then see how many Ads in that same publication are for CAO products. Ratings and advertising dollars go hand in hand. I value BOTL rating way more than I value a magazine rating. Case in point...Casa Magna for cigar of the year, over a Padron, and several other cigars that are far superior.

 

[bdc30]

If I recall though, CA "says" their monthly ratings don't factor in price at all - and I'm pretty sure they say they reband them with just a number when the panel submit their scores for them. I think their website had a video on the process.

In the annual ratings though, I am positive they said that cost was a factor in giving the cigar of the year to the Casa Magna (I've never had one so I can't comment on that particular one).

As you say, I'm sure ad dollars factor in somewhere - and I agree, I'd take a BOTL review over a CA one...but at the end of the day, there's no substitute for trying a stick yourself - as this thread shows. Some people greatly enjoyed the LaTrav, others not nearly as much. Who knows why....

 

[whodeeni]

CAO La Traviata, best value at the overpriced cigar stands and shops in the Vegas Casino's HANDS DOWN!:headroll::headroll::headroll:

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

They have two new sizes....

Animados: 5 5/6 x 46 (corona gorda)

Favorito: 5 1/2 x 52 (petit belicoso)

....I really enjoyed the Corona Gorda!

 

[njstone]

Take a look at who rated it 93, and then see how many Ads in that same publication are for CAO products. Ratings and advertising dollars go hand in hand. I value BOTL rating way more than I value a magazine rating. Case in point...Casa Magna for cigar of the year, over a Padron, and several other cigars that are far superior.

Though an interesting point ... be careful. Tatuaje and DPG spend a TON of advertising dollars in CA and they too receive very high ratings ...

 

[tedp]

They have two new sizes....

Animados: 5 5/6 x 46 (corona gorda)

Favorito: 5 1/2 x 52 (petit belicoso)

....I really enjoyed the Corona Gorda!

Looking forward to the new sizes. IMO excellent smoke for the price!:smokingbo

 

[PLUSH]

Though an interesting point ... be careful. Tatuaje and DPG spend a TON of advertising dollars in CA and they too receive very high ratings ...

really, where, a Tat was only # 9 in 2006, #15 in 2007, Guapo #13 in 2008 , and a Ambos Mundos #18 in 2009. Other than that everything else receives an 88 or so. I would not consider that high ratings.

just goes to show you, don't depend on anyone's ratings but yours, smoke what you like and carry on.....

 

[maestrobasser]

You guys that bought boxes of these and don't like 'em, I'll be glad to help you out. How bout a buck a stick and I'll take them off your hands. Hate to see them go to waste.:hearteyes

 

[SanCristobal]

consider it the swan song of CAO. Looking at what they put out as of recent; MX2, LX2, CX2... all shit. And now that they're been bought/merged/ect by Genearl/CI, I'm gonna guess La Traviata is going to be the last decent smoke from this company.

 

[pnoguy]

The CAO Black is one of my very favorite sticks. I had an MX2, wasn't crazy about it, and had two La Traviatas. The first one I liked, and the second one I actually tossed, which is something I rarely do. Weird. Just picked up a fiver of Gold Maddies on a recommendation....we'll see.