Swedish Match & Scandinavian Tobacco Group Create Joint Venture

As many of you might have heard, Swedish Match (owner of General Cigar Co.) and Scandinavian Tobacco Group (owner of C.A.O Cigars) decided to move forward with a joint venture this morning. Here’s a direct quote from the story, which was published on TradingMarkets.com: 15 January 2010 – Tobacco and matches group...

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CAO Columbia Escaparate Cigar Review

Today, we have another guest review from our friend Charles Quarto. This time, he reviews the CAO Columbia Escaparate. CAO Columbia Escaparte Size: 5″ x 50 rg Robusto Wrapper: Columbian Binder: Columbian Filler: Columbian Strength: Mild – Medium I received this cigar as part of a package sent by a great BOTL last...

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CAO Costa Rica Escaparate Cigar Review

Today, we have a video cigar review of the CAO Escaparate Costa Rica. This was another cigar sent to me by the good folks over at Corona Cigar Company. The Escaparate line from CAO are limited releases that are only sold by one retailer and,  in this case, that retailer is Corona Cigar Company. Thanks again to Jeff for sending me...

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CAO Ecuador Escaparate Cigar Review

This week, we have another video cigar review from the CAO Escaparate series. Today, I’ll be reviewing the CAO Escaparate Ecuador from Corona Cigar Company. This rich, Connecticut wrapped cigar offered creamy flavors, but the price tag was a little steep in my opinion. Thanks to Jeff from Corona Cigar Company for sending me...

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CAO MX3 Escaparate Cigar Review

This week’s guest review was written by Ryan Pultz or @petthefish on Twitter. He’s reviewing the CAO MX3, which is part of CAO’s Escaparate collection. This cigar is sold solely by W. Curtis Drapers in Washington, DC. Apperance: This cigar has a great oily looking wrapper with a few small veins, but otherwise...

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