CAO
Flathead
CAO Flathead is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at General Cigar / STG. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Connecticut Habano binder; Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 8 × 60.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Connecticut Habano
- Filler
- Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- General Cigar / STG
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 12 · 4½ × 50 to 8 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Flathead 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 Flathead taste like?
CAO Flathead 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 Flathead?
CAO Flathead is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is CAO Flathead 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 Flathead made?
CAO Flathead is made in Nicaragua at General Cigar / STG, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Flathead use?
CAO Flathead uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Habano binder, with Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Flathead come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: V642 Piston (6½ × 42), V450 Spark plug (4½ × 50), V450 Sparkplug (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 50), Corona Gorda (5½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50), Churchill (7 × 50) and V554 Camshaft (5½ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Flathead?
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 Flathead?
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 Flathead?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series, Luciano Maria Lucia and Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.