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CAO Session
CAO Session is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5¼ × 54 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Honduran American Tobacco
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5¼ × 54 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 Session uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Session taste like?
CAO Session uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Session?
CAO Session is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CAO Session 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 Session made?
CAO Session is made in Honduras at Honduran American Tobacco, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Session use?
CAO Session uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Session come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Bar (6 × 49), Garage (5¼ × 54) and Shop (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Session?
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 Session?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Session?
Cigars with a similar build include Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project, Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Maduro and Punch Knuckle Buster Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.