CAO
Flathead V660
CAO Flathead V660 is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaragua, Honduras filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 60 to 6½ × 60.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaragua, Honduras
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 60 to 6½ × 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 V660 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 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
reads and news on CAOCAO Flathead V660 questions
What does CAO Flathead V660 taste like?
CAO Flathead V660 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 V660?
CAO Flathead V660 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is CAO Flathead V660 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 V660 made?
CAO Flathead V660 is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Flathead V660 use?
CAO Flathead V660 uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Nicaragua, Honduras filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Flathead V660 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Carb (Gordo) (6 × 60) and Carb (6½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Flathead V660?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 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 V660?
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 V660?
Cigars with a similar build include Eiroa CBT Maduro, Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder and Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.