CAO
Cameroon
CAO Cameroon is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 48 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 4 × 48 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Cameroon 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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 Cameroon taste like?
CAO Cameroon 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 Cameroon?
CAO Cameroon is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is CAO Cameroon 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 Cameroon made?
CAO Cameroon is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Cameroon use?
CAO Cameroon uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Cameroon come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Perfecto (4 × 48), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Corona Gorda (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Belicoso (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Cameroon?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Cameroon?
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 Cameroon?
Cigars with a similar build include Ashton Small Cigars Cameroon, Cohiba Red Dot and Partagás Limited Reserve. They share Cameroon wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.