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Conn · 03-19-2003, 11:51 AM

Anybody tried these. Looks like a good deal, but have not tried these. I appreciate the help.

The CAO Trois Diamant Corona is a fantastic addition to the extremely popular Nicaraguan handmade CAO L'Anniversaire series. Its 5.75-by-46 Cuban corona gorda size is ideal for all three blends and, unlike the traditional CAO L'Anniversaire, the Trois Diamant is left in the round and packed in unique 24-count diamond cabinets.

The CAO Cameroon blend is an impeccably crafted cigar featuring an oily genuine African Cameroon wrapper. It smokes very cool with flavors of wood and a light, sweet spice. The "cammie" blend is a wonderfully smooth smoke.

The CAO Extreme is an all-Nicaraguan blend with a dark, reddish Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper, which makes the Extreme a strong smoke right out of the gate. This cigar offers a white-pepper flavor with slight sweet notes and a dry, austere finish. Not for everyone - this blend is intended for those smokers who prefer their cigars with some bite.

The CAO Maduro blend is a classic, dark Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped maduro cigar that builds to a wonderful climax. This smoke begins mildly, with tastes of chocolate and coffee that slowly build in depth and power with each puff. As you near the band, it becomes a robust maduro cigar with a heavy aroma and a long, spicy finish.

Can't make up your mind? Neither could we, so we created a special box that contains eight of each of the three CAO blends. This is one of the best cigar samplers on the market today and, for this week only, your choice of blends is JUST $59.95 A BOX! This is nearly 50% off the MSRP and a full $30 cheaper than the regular JR price. Add just $2 for shipping, and these premium cigars will be delivered to your door at one heck of great price.

CAO Trois Diamant Coronas
Handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua
Size: 5.75 x 46
Qty : 24 cigars
MSRP: $108.00
JR : $59.95 CAO Trois Diamant Cameroon
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CAO Trois Diamant Extreme
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CAO Trois Diamant Maduro
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CAO Trois Diamant Assorted
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mannish · 03-19-2003, 01:02 PM

I say go for it NOW. I like the extremes but you can not go wrong with the sampler......GO MAN GO

Herfin Bigdog · 03-19-2003, 04:00 PM

I love the CAO Cameroons. But I haven't tried either of the other two.

However, I'm going to bite on this one and get one of the assorted boxes because I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the other CAOs I have smoked. That way I can have all three.

Smoker06 · 03-19-2003, 04:05 PM

I'm with HBD on this one. I really like those cameroons.... best of the bunch. Looks like a good price too.

Polestar · 03-19-2003, 05:17 PM

I've seen some critiques suggesting that the Trois Diamants, which are round, are lesser/different quality than the regular box-pressed lines. I think the TDs are specially created for JR? Any experienced comments on this?

briand · 03-19-2003, 05:30 PM

Everyone at JR, CAO, and Perdomo has stated that the blend, binder and wrapper are the same and that the only difference is that the TDs are of a proprietary size and shape made only for JR.
I should have mine by Friday so testing will commence shortly thereafter..

Polestar · 03-19-2003, 05:37 PM

Briand, I'll look forward to your report. The price sure looks good.

gumby · 03-19-2003, 07:34 PM

that is an outstanding deal, and I'd actually prefer them in the round as oppposed to the extreme box press they usually come in. That is the only knock I have on the Anniversarios, the shape just doesn't feel right in my mouth. Anyway, that is a heck of a deal and if you haven't tried the CAO, jump all over this massive savings.

aliphus · 03-19-2003, 08:03 PM

They are the same blend. Great deal if ya like em but not for me. I wish they'd take half off Brazilias.. LOVE em

Shadow · 03-20-2003, 05:00 AM

I got a box of the maduros during the 12 days of Christmas sale and they taste the same to me!

03-19-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
Conn Starting Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chained to my desk Posts: 87	JR's Weekly Special: CAO Trois Diamant Coronas! Anybody tried these. Looks like a good deal, but have not tried these. I appreciate the help. The CAO Trois Diamant Corona is a fantastic addition to the extremely popular Nicaraguan handmade CAO L'Anniversaire series. Its 5.75-by-46 Cuban corona gorda size is ideal for all three blends and, unlike the traditional CAO L'Anniversaire, the Trois Diamant is left in the round and packed in unique 24-count diamond cabinets. The CAO Cameroon blend is an impeccably crafted cigar featuring an oily genuine African Cameroon wrapper. It smokes very cool with flavors of wood and a light, sweet spice. The "cammie" blend is a wonderfully smooth smoke. The CAO Extreme is an all-Nicaraguan blend with a dark, reddish Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper, which makes the Extreme a strong smoke right out of the gate. This cigar offers a white-pepper flavor with slight sweet notes and a dry, austere finish. Not for everyone - this blend is intended for those smokers who prefer their cigars with some bite. The CAO Maduro blend is a classic, dark Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped maduro cigar that builds to a wonderful climax. This smoke begins mildly, with tastes of chocolate and coffee that slowly build in depth and power with each puff. As you near the band, it becomes a robust maduro cigar with a heavy aroma and a long, spicy finish. Can't make up your mind? Neither could we, so we created a special box that contains eight of each of the three CAO blends. This is one of the best cigar samplers on the market today and, for this week only, your choice of blends is JUST $59.95 A BOX! This is nearly 50% off the MSRP and a full $30 cheaper than the regular JR price. Add just $2 for shipping, and these premium cigars will be delivered to your door at one heck of great price. CAO Trois Diamant Coronas Handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua Size: 5.75 x 46 Qty : 24 cigars MSRP: $108.00 JR : $59.95 CAO Trois Diamant Cameroon Click Here to Buy CAO Trois Diamant Extreme Click Here to Buy CAO Trois Diamant Maduro Click Here to Buy CAO Trois Diamant Assorted Click Here to Buy

03-19-2003, 01:02 PM	#2
mannish Herf God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Springville, AL USA Posts: 15,792	I say go for it NOW. I like the extremes but you can not go wrong with the sampler......GO MAN GO __________________ “We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

03-19-2003, 04:00 PM	#3
Herfin Bigdog Herf Meister Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bowie, MD; US of A Posts: 7,577	I love the CAO Cameroons. But I haven't tried either of the other two. However, I'm going to bite on this one and get one of the assorted boxes because I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the other CAOs I have smoked. That way I can have all three. __________________ Bryan To me, a cigar is more than a good smoke; it is a way of life. I love them! And it killed George Burns at 100, so don't give me any crap about health! -- Bert Sugar, Sports Writer

03-19-2003, 04:05 PM	#4
Smoker06 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 11,099	I'm with HBD on this one. I really like those cameroons.... best of the bunch. Looks like a good price too. __________________ When in doubt.... ATTACK!

03-19-2003, 07:34 PM	#8
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,284	that is an outstanding deal, and I'd actually prefer them in the round as oppposed to the extreme box press they usually come in. That is the only knock I have on the Anniversarios, the shape just doesn't feel right in my mouth. Anyway, that is a heck of a deal and if you haven't tried the CAO, jump all over this massive savings. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

03-19-2003, 05:17 PM	#5
Polestar Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,820	I've seen some critiques suggesting that the Trois Diamants, which are round, are lesser/different quality than the regular box-pressed lines. I think the TDs are specially created for JR? Any experienced comments on this?

03-19-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
briand Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Columbia, SC USA Posts: 1,239	Everyone at JR, CAO, and Perdomo has stated that the blend, binder and wrapper are the same and that the only difference is that the TDs are of a proprietary size and shape made only for JR. I should have mine by Friday so testing will commence shortly thereafter..

03-19-2003, 05:37 PM	#7
Polestar Club Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,820	Briand, I'll look forward to your report. The price sure looks good.

03-19-2003, 08:03 PM	#9
aliphus Club Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NC USA Posts: 3,951	They are the same blend. Great deal if ya like em but not for me. I wish they'd take half off Brazilias.. LOVE em

03-20-2003, 05:00 AM	#10
Shadow Charter Member Herf Meister Join Date: Feb 1998 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 5,400	I got a box of the maduros during the 12 days of Christmas sale and they taste the same to me! __________________ Age, experience and deviousness will always overcome youth, exuberance and perceived mental superiority.