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CAO Flathead Speed Shop
CAO Flathead Speed Shop is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6½ × 54 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Mexican San Andrés
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Honduran American Tobacco
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 6½ × 54 to 7 × 70
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Flathead Speed Shop uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Flathead Speed Shop taste like?
CAO Flathead Speed Shop uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Flathead Speed Shop?
CAO Flathead Speed Shop is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CAO Flathead Speed Shop 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 Flathead Speed Shop made?
CAO Flathead Speed Shop is made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Flathead Speed Shop use?
CAO Flathead Speed Shop uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Flathead Speed Shop come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Crankshaft (6½ × 54) and Big Block (7 × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Flathead Speed Shop?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Flathead Speed Shop?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Flathead Speed Shop?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Lino Africa, La Palina Bronze Label and Rocky Patel LB1. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.