CAO
Consigliere
CAO Consigliere is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican, Honduran filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 56.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican, Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 9 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 56
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Consigliere 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 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 Consigliere taste like?
CAO Consigliere 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 Consigliere?
CAO Consigliere is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is CAO Consigliere good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CAO Consigliere made?
CAO Consigliere is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Consigliere use?
CAO Consigliere uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican, Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Consigliere come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), Corona Gorda (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50), Associate (5 × 52), Soldier (6 × 54), Boss (7 × 56) and Gordo (6 × 60), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Consigliere?
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 Consigliere?
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 Consigliere?
Cigars with a similar build include CLE Cuarenta, Dunhill Heritage and Gran Habano Habano No. 3. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.