CAO
Criollo
CAO Criollo is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Cuban-seed Criollo wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Cuban-seed Criollo
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- General Cigar Dominicana
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Criollo uses a Cuban-seed Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: bourbon, an amber ale, or 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.
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What does CAO Criollo taste like?
CAO Criollo uses a Cuban-seed Criollo wrapper. Criollo wrappers tend toward earth, cedar, cinnamon and a dry, spicy 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 Criollo?
CAO Criollo is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is CAO Criollo 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 Criollo made?
CAO Criollo is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Criollo use?
CAO Criollo uses a Cuban-seed Criollo 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 Criollo come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Criollo?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Criollo?
With a criollo wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, an amber ale, or 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 Criollo?
Cigars with a similar build include PDR El Criollito, Kristoff Original Criollo and La Gloria Cubana Criollo de Oro. They share criollo wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.