CAO · Nicaragua
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CAO’s blenders revived a 19th-century Cuban way of fermenting tobacco in small round piles, the pilón. The slower, cooler fermentation leaves less ammonia in the leaf and helps it burn well. Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Brand | CAO |
| Cigar length | 5" (12.7 cm) |
| Ring size | 52 |
| Vitola | Robusto |
| Wrapper / Binder / Filler | Ecuadorian Habano / Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan |
| Factory | STG Estelí, Nicaragua |
| Pack size | Box of 20 |
Flavour profile
Cocoa, earth, wood and pepper, growing bolder toward the end.
Pairing
A dark rum, or an espresso.
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