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CAO FASA Sombra
CAO FASA Sombra is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco. It pairs Ecuadorian Shade wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Nicaraguan Estelí, Nicaraguan Condega filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Shade
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Nicaraguan Estelí, Nicaraguan Condega
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Honduran American Tobacco
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO FASA Sombra uses an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 FASA Sombra taste like?
CAO FASA Sombra uses an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 FASA Sombra?
CAO FASA Sombra is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CAO FASA Sombra good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CAO FASA Sombra made?
CAO FASA Sombra is made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO FASA Sombra use?
CAO FASA Sombra uses an Ecuadorian Shade wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Jalapa, Nicaraguan Estelí, Nicaraguan Condega filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO FASA Sombra come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 × 50) and Gigante (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO FASA Sombra?
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 FASA Sombra?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 FASA Sombra?
Cigars with a similar build include 7-20-4 The Hustler, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur and Rocky Patel Decade. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.