TIM OZGENER DEPARTS PREMIUM CIGAR BUSINESS Richmond, VA—General Cigar announces that CAO President Tim Ozgener has decided to pursue personal business interests in his hometown of Nashville, TN, thus moving on from his 16-year career in the premium cigar business. Ozgener, son of company founder Cano A Ozgener, joined the original family business in 1994 [...]
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Event: Steve Faccenda CAO Benefit
Posted by acigarsmoker on July 28th, 2010
Join CAO President Tim Ozgener for a very special evening at The Barrister tomorrow (Thursday), July 29th. Tim will be in-store from 4-10 pm as CAO partners up with The Barrister to raise funds to benefit The Steve Faccenda Childrens Education Fund. Steve Faccenda, a regional sales manager, was a beloved member of our CAO [...]
News: Carlos Torano Cigars Changes Name
Posted by acigarsmoker on July 15th, 2010
This seems to be the year of the distribution change in the cigar world. The latest to undergo changes is Torano Cigars which has announced plans to handle its own distribution beginning on August 1st which used to be handled by CAO. They also changed their name to the Torano Family Cigar Company and unveiled a new logo that has some similarities to the logo used by Porsche.
At the IPCPR the company plans to introduced 3 new cigars and a line extension. The cigars which will premier at IPCPR in August which takes place in New Orleans this year before moving back to Las Vegas in 2011.
Sunday Links & Contest
Posted by acigarsmoker on February 14th, 2010
As we approach our 2nd anniversary we announce the launch of our cigar forums and we say thank you to CAO for sponsoring the chance to win some amazing prizes. All you need to do is join our forums and there will be 5 different prize packs you will become eligible for.
Not to mention our Sunday links featuring reviews of the Exile Rosado, Cuvee Blanc, Zino Embassy and Montecristo No. 2.
Posted in Sunday Links 
Tags: CAO, contest, Cuvee Blanc, Exile Rosado, Montricristo No. 2, Zino Embassy 
11 Comments »Cigar Review: Carlos Torano 50 Years
Posted by acigarsmoker on February 1st, 2010
Cigar: Carlos Torano 1959 Exodus 50 Years
Size: 5 x 50 (Robusto)
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Sun-Grown
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Esteli & Pueblo Nuevo, Nicaragua
Strength: Medium
According to the Torano website, The Exodus 1959 – 50 Years is dressed in a captivating Brazilian Arapiraca sun-grown wrapper. This wrapper – highly regarded for its bold, spicy flavor – combines perfectly with the natural sweetness of the Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from the regions of Esteli and Pueblo Nuevo.
Cigar Review: CAO Gold Vintage
Posted by acigarsmoker on November 6th, 2009
I happened to be in Holts in Philadelphia this week and they were having an event for CAO. Besides picking up some La Traviata smokes I also picked up some CAO Gold Vintage which is based on the Escaparate CAO Gold from a few years back. Seeing these new CAOs caught me by surprise as [...]
Cigar Review: CAO La Traviata
Posted by acigarsmoker on October 16th, 2009
The La Traviata brand began its life at the turn of the 20th Century in Cuba or, more precisely, in the Tabacalera Cubana, Agramonte no. 106, in Havana. Over 100 years later, CAO has resurrected the La Traviata name, abiding closely to its original Cuban roots in presentation and taste. CAO La Traviata is a [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: 90+ Rated, CAO, cuban style, habano, La Traviata, robusto 6 Comments »CIgar Review: CAO Bratalia
Posted by acigarsmoker on August 7th, 2009
I was originally going to save this cigar to smoke with Jery Cruz and the boys from stogiereview.com this weekend at the IPCPR but due to some family issues I had to bale at the last minute. A part of me is second guessing my decision to do so but I know I made the [...]
Posted in Cigar Reviews Tags: 90+ Rated, Bratalia, Brazilia, CAO, Escaparate, Italia, robusto 4 Comments »Cigar Review: CAO LX2 Cuban Press
Posted by acigarsmoker on July 24th, 2009
CAO recently released the Cuban Press series of smokes. These cigars come in a beautiful box that features 12 cigars. 3 each of the Brazila, Italia, MX2 and LX2. I was lucky enough to receive today’s smoke for review as a gift from one of the best people in the industry today. A video of [...]
Cigar Review: CAO Costa Rica (Escaparate)
Posted by acigarsmoker on July 20th, 2009
We would like to take the time to welcome a new sponsor of acigarsmoker.com. Corona Cigar Company based in Florida has jumped on board of our growing list of sponsors. Corona Cigars has two locations in Orlando, Florida and a third location in Lake Mary-Heathrow, Florida. In addition to there classy looking retail establishments they [...]
Cigar Review: CAO Colombia
Posted by acigarsmoker on June 18th, 2009
Last week I decided to call up Serious Cigars to order some sticks that Jerry from The Stogie Review suggested. In the process of getting these cigars I asked Ron over at Serious what he had that was new and he informed me of these sticks which are a limited production run much like the [...]
Posted in Cigar Reviews Tags: CAO, CAO Colombia, Escaparate, limited edition, Serious Cigars 11 Comments »Cigar Review: CAO Italia Box Press
Posted by acigarsmoker on May 25th, 2009
I tried to do too much this weekend and I hurt my back again, however this time the pain is more in my hip than that of the sciatic nerve. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day and if you a see a soldier make sure to let him know you appreciate [...]
Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Box Press
Posted by acigarsmoker on April 23rd, 2009
This week has been hectic for me. I meant to post this review on Tuesday but the job that pays my bills got in the way. Today’s review is of the CAO Brazilia Box Press and you can win a 5 pack of cigars by answering the question at the end of the review. By [...]
Cigar Review: CAO America Bottlerocket
Posted by Barry on February 16th, 2009
Today’s review ties into a contest here at acigarsmoker.com. The details of the contest are at the end of the review. With today being Washington’s Birthday I figured something patriotic needed to be smoked today. Thus the CAO America decision. Cigar: CAO America Origin: Honduras Size: Bottle-rocket 7 x 50 (Churchill) Wrapper: Connecticut Maduro & [...]
