Cigar Review – CAO MX2 Box Press

Cigar Reviews – CAO MX2 Box Press

Cigar Review – CAO MX2 Box Press

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Brazilian
Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Dominican, Peruvian
Made In: Honduras
Size: 5.5×55 Box Press
Price: About $7 per cigar

Appearance & Construction: The CAO MX2 Box Press looking dark brown colored wrapper with a contemporary looking black and silver band along with a secondary band stating “Box-Press,” just in case you couldn’t feel or see the sharp box press on this cigar. There are some pretty big veins on this cigar which pop out from the rest of the wrapper. The wrapper also has a wrinkled look in some areas especially near the head of the cigar.

Smoking Characteristics: The cigar has a nice medium draw that produces thick billowing clouds of smoke. The burn line is slightly uneven and is rather thick and somewhat bubbly. The ash is a medium gray color and has just a bit of flowering, but held on quite well. The body is medium to full and the strength is average.

Flavor: The CAO MX2 Box Press offers a light earthy core with heavy notes of chocolate and espresso. There is some slight pepper to this cigar but is balanced pretty nicely with the rest of the cigar. The flavors don’t change much throughout the cigar but overall very good flavors.

Final Thoughts: I’ve smoked plenty of the regular MX2’s and have not been overly impressed. This cigar however, is a winner. I’m not sure if it’s a newer blend with some different tobacco in it, or if it is the box press that gives it a different flavor profile, but the flavors are much more rich and pronounced. I’d even be willing to say that this cigar is better than the CAO MX3, based on value.