CAO
CAO has built a reputation for innovation and a global approach to tobacco blending since its founding by Cano A. Ozgener in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1968. Initially a pipe and humidor company, CAO expanded into premium cigars, quickly becoming known for its diverse portfolio that sources tobaccos from around the world. The brand was acquired by General Cigar Co. in 2007, further cementing its presence in the premium cigar market.
CAO's production spans multiple countries, including Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic, allowing the brand to leverage distinct regional tobacco characteristics. Their master blenders are celebrated for their creative use of exotic wrappers, binders, and fillers, resulting in unique and often adventurous flavor profiles that appeal to a wide range of palates.
Product Lines
- CAO Brazilia: A full-bodied blend featuring a dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan filler. It delivers rich notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and a pronounced spice.
- CAO Italia: Medium-full in strength, this cigar uses a Honduran Habano wrapper, Honduran binder, and a unique blend of Italian and Nicaraguan filler. Expect notes of sweet earth, cocoa, and a distinctive zest.
- CAO Flathead: Inspired by hot rod culture, this full-bodied cigar boasts a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Ecuadorian Habano binder, and Nicaraguan filler. It offers deep notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper.
- CAO Pilon: A medium-full blend with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Honduran Habano binder, and Nicaraguan filler. This line utilizes a traditional Cuban "pilon" fermentation method, yielding notes of cedar, spice, and natural sweetness.
- CAO America: Known for its distinctive barber pole wrapper (Connecticut Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade), this medium-bodied cigar features a Brazilian binder and a blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and American filler. It offers notes of coffee, nuts, and a touch of sweetness.
Discover the world of CAO cigars, where innovative blending meets global tobacco expertise to create truly unique smoking experiences.
