CAO
Bella Vanilla
CAO Bella Vanilla is a mild strength cigar made in Honduras. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Dominican filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 30 to 5¼ × 42.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 5 · 4 × 30 to 5¼ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Bella Vanilla uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.75-inch size.
- When: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does CAO Bella Vanilla taste like?
CAO Bella Vanilla uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is CAO Bella Vanilla?
CAO Bella Vanilla is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is CAO Bella Vanilla good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CAO Bella Vanilla made?
CAO Bella Vanilla is made in Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Bella Vanilla use?
CAO Bella Vanilla uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Bella Vanilla come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Cigarillos (4 × 30), Tubo (4¾ × 30), Petit Corona (4 × 40), Corona (5¼ × 42) and Robusto (5 × 48). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Bella Vanilla?
For a 4.75-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 10 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with CAO Bella Vanilla?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to CAO Bella Vanilla?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora Príncipes, Oliva Serie G and Ashton Small Cigars Cameroon. They share Cameroon wrapper, mild strength. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.