#6: CAO MX2 and Diesel

I’m a big Diesel fan who enjoys the deep rich full flavors. CAO MX2 is so smooth it checks all the boxes for me and is another go to for all occasions.

Nice smoke

Good smoke

First impressions of my first Gentleman's Deuce combo from Cigars International (CAO MX2 and Diesel Unholy Cocktail). The MX2 was a good medium (double) Maduro with a smooth, complex smoke, and slightly peppery. Good from start to finish, but this first one was rolled a bit tight and had a stiff draw. The Diesel has a richer, medium to full bodied smoke, and a nice peppery tail end that I enjoyed. Burned evenly and good draw. Overall I'm very pleased with the combo especially for the price!

Good cigars. Great price!

Great combo. Great value. .

The CAO MX2 is hit or miss. Difficult to draw and typical Maduro flavor. The Diesel Unholy Cocktail is AMAZING by contrast. Super smooth and easy draw and evenly packed. Much better cigar.

The most enjoyable CAO smoke I've had yet. Solid ash, smooth flavor. Nice even burn. A bit of spiciness with hints of sweet. Like the review says; if you like a Maduro, you'll like this one. The Diesel is more of an earthy taste. But very enjoyable. Diesel is one of my favorite brands. ... Both are solid smokes. And for the price, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy.

Smooth draw, great value.

One of these cigars had some strange issue where I could draw from it but no flavor/smoke would reach my lips at all - never seen that happen in a cigar. I had to toss it, nothing I could do resolved the problem. Otherwise, this was a great value and excellent cigars!

Great sampler. Would buy again. As usual CI delivers a great product.

Being a fan of both the CAO and Diesel lines, the MX2 and Unholy Cocktail is a great pairing. Both delivered a full punch of flavor and aroma. I'll buy this sampler again.

Love these and a great combo

EXCELLENT SMOKES

Love everything about the Diesel!! Also love the 2fer deals!!

Hit this duo out of the park

Awesome tasty, and great price

A good smoke

Good combination of sticks. I am really enjoying them.

Both great cigars

CAO's were are little dry side. The Diesels are great.

Love these cigars & at such a great deal too!!

Great deal.. good cigars...

What can I say other than they are the best, I have bought them before and will do so again, that is, if the price is right!

Top of the line combo love it these two companies always pair well together and this particular combo was well worth the $$

This CAO cigar was great!!

Very good relaxing smoke 👍🏾👍🏾

Great cigars at a great price!

Great combo

Awesome

Pretty decent smokes, I like the Diesel's a little better than the CAO's. Both are very full bodied, and burn very well. Not a light smoke for a hot day, more of a sit down with your favorite brown liquor. For the price, these are a great value.

For the experienced smoker of fine strong flavors. Good draw and smoke that pleases.

Looking forward to trying these out have not opened yet. The combo price is awesome Easy to navigate website. CI is a great match for all my needs. Thanks CI

Good combo, good cigars, especially the Diesel

the two different cigars match each other well. The satisfying flavor and aroma blend into a most wonderful smoking experience.

Great combo for a great price. Diesel is my personal favorite cigar brand and I always check CI first when ordering cigars online.

Not the best of either cigar. Staying away from this one

Tasty

Burned irregular not even tip fell apart

Diesels just average. MX2s a notch above.

Love these cigars. Great burn and flavor. If you are looking for a medium to full bodied cigar, these have a lot of bang for the buck!

The CAO are excellent sticks. The Diesel were too mild for my tastes, however.

Satisfying well-made, easy draw reliable Sugar

Fuller bodied than the Rocky’s and Olivia

I like both these smokes. Good taste burns good. However, sometimes the MX2 does not have a good draw

all great cigars in an amazing bundle

These are some excellent smokes... nice flavor and very even burn.

The diesel unholy cocktail is one of the most satisfying Unbelievable treats of a smoke with long ash that's you can ever have Cio has a earthy Woody flavor that definitely pairs well with whiskey

If you enjoy stronger cigars, this is the sample for you. Of the 2, I prefer the CAO MX2. It's rich, intense and vibrant. The Diesel price is a no-brainer. The cigar has notes of earthy darkness, sweetness and leather.

Quality is A-1 Aroma is intoxicating

Both cigars blends where surprisedly mild with good aroma.

Like both cigars. delivery was good. will order again in the future.

Another sampler combo that I enjoyed very much. For me the Diesel was my favorite 🤩. The Diesel has been one of the strongest full bodies I’ve smoked but was full of nice notes after I rested them in my humidor for a few weeks. The Diesel started out with nice subtle pepper notes and finished with cocoa and chocolate notes that paired well with a cup of coffee. The MX2 was good stick with nice flavors as CAO always delivers with. Both sticks are winners but the edged out the MX2 for me. Will buy again! You won’t go wrong with combo.

Both Cigars in the sampler are excellent! Well worth the money.

Ooooohhhh my Gush!!! This was the best sticks I have ever had !!!!!

Both an amazing smoke! Great site and only site I order from

This medium full combo hit the spot for both profiles. The CAO MX2 was a nice medium smoke with nice flavors and notes while the Diesel provided full flavor but smooth and tasty…this sampler is a very good combo of sticks at a decent price. The burn on both smokes was nice, a very satisfying combo.

Both The CAO’s and the Diesel’s have been delightful! Smooth and rich dark sample!

Excellent cigars

Both cigars provide a stronger smoke. Great combo

Good

Both draw and burn evenly. Both have great taste.

Great

Amazing price for this combo

Excellent !! Smooth and rich flavor !! Perfect pairing !!

All great!

Husband loves it

Good smokes, a couple seemed dry, but time in humidor fixed that.

Love Them😎🖤

Good stuff

Excellent smokes, Sam quality of great tobacco flavor and construction that keeps me coming back to them.

The CAO smokes and burns well - haven't smoked many but will now. Michael W - ok

Both excellent smokes

What a bargain. All great smokes.

CAO MX2 are amazing. The Diesel are very heavy/dark, and don't have a very good draw.

i like both cigars

Great selection, great prices, FAST, QUALITY service always!

Both cigars are good smokes

Well maid. Good strength

Such a bold and flavorful smoke.

I've have had them before. I enjoyed them both. I ordered them because of the deal. I'm looking forward to smoking them both.

Good quality cigars and service.

Deuce, Cigar international has great cigars I hope to vist there shop

The Diesel is awesome!

Great burn, smooth draw, great flavor on both. I will buy again.

Both good smokes for the money. The Diesel had a more woody flavor which I preferred but the CAO was also tasty but a little more muted. I would certainly buy again.

These were very delightful, exactly what I was looking for in flavor and price.

A perfect match!

a bargain for me

Both great cigars I’ve been smoking for a long time. Great strength and flavor in both in their own way.

So good!

Enjoyable smokes

I like this combination and have ordered it before. Cigars International always ships fresh cigars quickly. I will be ordering again some other cigars for thanksgiving after dinner enjoyment with friends and family.

Satisfying.

Great combo

The caos are okay but the diesels are excellent

Cigars were very fresh

Great combo, worth the money

loved the CAO MX2. Will get those again. The Diesel was so so.

Great bundle

Excellent quality overall, as usual with CAO!

This is a sweetheart of a deal. MX2 are nice full bodied cigars, burn well, good draw and enjoyable flavour. The Diesel are ok - a bit harsh but when looking for a cold weather shorter smoke, they are fine.

Great deal

Great value! Thanks CI!

Great flavor smooth strong smoke.

Great quality at a great price!

A good inexpensive alternative.

Great cigars at a good price

Excellent

It's my first time smoking the diesel it's very good will order more

GOOD PAIRING VERY NICE

Amazing sample. Tried this sampler and was really impressed. First time trying both and glad I did, the diesel will definitely be a choice in the humidor.

They are Nice

Good mix

I like a stronger cigar and both of these passed the test. I like the match of these to tegether is sampler pack. I have had both of these before and will be looking for them to go on special again in the future. The smoke is dense and chewy, leaving a rich impression of earth, spices and some hits of nuts. Great burn and no spitting required.

Thank you.

Arrived quickly. Mellow and NIce relaxing draw.

Great sticks!!! Don’t hesitate if you are wondering if you should buy these. The MX2 is a great cigar, and Diesel needs no build up.

Two of my favorite cigars

The Diesels are excellent, a genuine bargain. Consistently well made, flavorful, and satisfying. The CAOs are acceptable but inconsistent. Some had relatively little flavor while others were decent.

Nice combo

Two great cigars for a great deal. Definitely a nice little addition to the humidor.

Good full and smooth smoke.

This was a good sample the MX2 is a full body strong cigar that smoke easy! The diesel is not as strong but still on the full body side of flavor great smoke!

Excellent

Nice

Great deal, love the CAO MX2, will be trying Diesel this weekend.

Very good face off

Both sticks were a delight, very aromatic and balanced.

Good

Love my Diesel and cold Beer after hard day's work. CAO MX2 in the evening with a glass of Bourbon neat.

Great mix. Savor the flaver

These two are great every day cigar great flavor good burn

Smooth draw cigars! I liked them!

Nice combination.

Great

I really enjoy the CAO MX2. It's a great smoke and satisfying. I like the Diesel also. Both smoke cool and satisfy.

As a lover of bolder flavors when it comes to cigars this sampler was excellent. I loved how the diesel flavor paired beautifully with the CAO flathead. These bad boys paired so well with my whiskey that I had to reorder these puppies. I have found new favorites in these bad boys that will see me come back again and again

cao's were brilliant, the diesels were a disappointment, hard to draw and super tight.

Both are great cigars. Although the MX2 is a double maduro (X2), it has a much sweeter, softer taste than the Diesel. AJ Fernandez is known for his stronger cigar profiles... I enjoy both, but the MX 2 is a good starter cigar... Enjoy them both. You will be totallt satisfied... Promise. LeRoy

Love Diesel and MX2,great taste, smooth burn

okay I guess

The CAO MX2 is one of our go to favorites for a strong but mellow sweet flavorful, good smoke volume stick. The Diesel is also a favorite for the same reasons. It is different than the MX2, in subtle ways, but equally satisfying for a before dinner relaxation with some good sipping' whiskey.

Cao mx2 very smooth taste like licorice and chocolate. And the Diesel tastes strong spicy semi sweet peppery taste. Both very good burn slow and delicious. Good pairing too. Gotta little dark smoothness from the cao's and some strong boldness from the diesel. Let's ya see both spectrums of dark tobacco.

Firm ash,full body nice wrap,good quality after dinner smoke.

Well constructed and good consistent flavor

I like this they r very good

Excellent set of sticks. I loved them and waiting to get another. Good body for both 5 packs, and an overall excellent value on the sampler itself. Thanks a lot for selling them!

There a great selection, very happy!

Loved Diesels (5star). As for their pairing with CAO MX-2’s——— not at all crazy about Mz-2’s. Very marginal, unlike most CAO’s I love

Good smokes

Great cigars

Wonderful value.

Two great selections. Amazing price. I will most likely be reordering this sample.

Great cigars. One of my go to samplers!!

Diesel long time favorite. Little disappointed in MX2. Flavor ok, if not inconsistent. Construction not good as used to was.

Perfect combo!

Both are great.. but I haven't decided which I prefer..? Exactly what I like.. Both are on the strong side., but still have nice flavor !

Great prices, very quick delivery and huge selection.

smooth taste, burns well, highly recommend.

Always loved the MX2’s and diesels are very tasty treats!

Two of my favorites. Great, full-body smokes.

always good

This was first introduction to CAO. I have enjoyed them though they are a little harsh. Great construction though and a nice even burn. I bought the mix to get one of my favorites, Diesel, at a discounted price while trying something new. If you haven’t tried Diesel, you must! I’m no aficionado, but I personally put them on par with the Oliva V on quality, construction, taste. I would also argue that they are as smooth as a Cohiba.

Not a bad cigar. Maybe a little bitter for my taste. But still not bad.

My pack of diesel and C AO were a great flavor and value. Thanks

Great combination. I bought the duo for the diesel (one of my favorite cigars) but the now that I’ve smoked the CAO MX2, it’s also going on my favorites list as a great full body, consistent burn and flavor.

This is a very good sampler And at a good price.

very good

Both were presents for an employee. His reaction was a huge grin and telling me how he relaxed with a glass of bourbon and a good cigar. I’m happy because you made them affordable

an absolute excellent pair of top notch smokes at a fabulous price

I enjoyed these cigars

What great partners, as far as high-quality & consistency is concerned. CAO MX2 is a solid, robust, but not over the top smoke. The Diesels are definitely becoming a favorite of mine and always one to keep onhand. These are slightly shorter smokes, so great when time is a factor. Nice kick and plenty of flavor from both of these. Some of the nicest ash you'll find, says a lot about the quality and craftsmanship. No wonder the paired these together, it was a no brainier and a great deal.

THEY WERE AWESOME

CAO is my favorite cigar

Great cigars, love the taste and the mx2's are a good cigar to enjoy with friends

Both cigars great smoke tons of flavor, very aromatic. Highly recommend. Can't go wrong with this combination.

Both sticks are delicious. Great burn and well constructed. This is a combination that I would definitely buy again

Excellent combination for the price premium cigars.

Good quality

Good

Robusto mix of cigars from two powerhouses of taste. Perfect to go with a black cup of coffee or a whiskey on the rocks. Great for the experienced cigar smoker who wants bold taste.

Great combo for Maduro lover

2 great smokes! And a great deal!

They are very good together. I will be ordering more very soon.

Lot's of flavor & body. Great smokes by the fire pit.

great smoke

Nice and not to strong

Nice combo

Smooth...👀👌🏾

Good for a daily smoking

I bought this duo because I like the MX 2 But I was even more surprised how great those diesel unholy’s are. both great smokes good draw and burn even. The diesel unholy’s I make them a permanent cigar in my humidor.

The best of times

Great taste

Good mix and favor.

great smokes at a great price.

The CAO one reminds me of a Ramon Beuso which is a pleasant surprise. You won’t want to put it out. Diesel is also another delicious cigar. Both flavorful. I didn’t detect much spice which is good for me, just full flavor.

Can't go wrong

absolutely loved the rich and complex flavors in the mx2. The diesels are good and well made with a good burn and solid construction however I would not call them an amazing stick.

Great at everything. Excellent taste, burn well and smoke long. Can't ask for much more.

If I cant get the CAO Brazil, these is my go too cigars

i enjoy them in the evening with 3 finger of jim beam

Was looking for a CAO sampler but had not had the Diesel before. If you like the MX2 you will definitely enjoy the Diesel.

Great deal

Good smoke fair price

love them both. hadn't had a cao in a while and it still is a great made and smooth tasting cigar.

Good mix of robust cigars for the experienced smoker.

Love them

Great, robust cigars and a great deal

Both of these are great tasting smokes. With a pretty even burn. My only complaint is one of the diesels was rolled super tight to where I couldn’t get a drag. Other than that no complaints. 8 out of 10 would smoke again.

Love them

Like my CAOs.... Still haven't tried the Diseel yet...

This is perfect combination with 2 awesome sticks here. The Unholy Cocktail is one of my favs I have been smoking for years but this is my first time smoking the MX2. I have loved the CAO GOL for years as well but the MX2 is one of my new favorites for sure. Super tasty great flavored cigar and if you have not tried one I highly recommend it.

I like these.

Good full flavored and easy draw. No harshness and generally even burn.

I recently purchased the CAO MX2 and Diesel sampler. Bought it for the Diesel and ended up liking the CAO even more. I'll be buying more in the future. IMO you can't go wrong with either.

Both are a nice smoke will be purchasing them both again

A winner. I love many of the cigars appearing in the "Gentlemans Deuce" genre, but my faves are usually usually joined up with a cigar I find so-so. Not so with this pairing. The MX2 is my favorite CAO (and I'm a CAO fan), and the Diesel Unholy Cocktail is a very, very fine cigar; I've given 'em both five stars, look it up! This combo is a tremendous value.

2 great cigars. One with coffee in the morning, one with Bourbon in the evening.

Staff @ CI always a pleasure.

Both are good quality cigars . The MX2 is bolder in flavor .And the diesel is a smoother smoke . Both will be repeat buys

I gave four out of five stars. The CAO was very flavorful but the Diesel was a little let down. I was hoping for that chocolate coffee combination and it wasn’t there. But the combo is still worth the money.

If u love full bodied, u will love this deal!

Two good full body smokes Great combo!

Imo I liked the diesel better but I can’t stand torpedos. They always feel like they’re gonna slide out of my mouth. Both great in their own aspects. Wish the price was less

Diesel is always superb !

Excellent

I enjoy both of these cigars! Good smokes at good price!!

These two are a great match. Fuller body for both, but I always enjoy that pepper bite from Diesel. Bottom-line this is a great value. Thumbs up.

I enjoyed both cigars.

CAO MX2 is by far my favorite smoke. Smooth, flavorful, slow smoke. The Diesel is more robust, also a very slow smoke. Both worth having in one's humidor.

Enjoyed them pretty well. I tended to reach for the CAO most of the time, however both were similar. I like strong cigars and they are that. Im still new to cigars and still searching for my favorite.

Generally a good full bodied cigar for reasonable price. We find a few of each box to be tight rolled and thus a tight draw with less than full 'smoke'. Our 'best of best' is Padron 1926, but for legitimate comparison, our other repeat buys include LaGoria Series R, CAO Flatheads, MX2 and Italia. They also have occasional tight rolls.

Their good enough

great full flavored cigars.

This is the chance to smoke a couple of great tasting cigars! This was a good combo, for a really great price.

Full body both. Excellent. I repeated the order 3 times after.

Giving it 4 stars for the following reasons: I am a little disappointed by the Diesel, nothing bad but nothing special... deserves 3 stars. But the CAO Mx2 is much better smoke for me. It saves the day for this combo as it deserves something like 4 1/2 stars.