CAO
La Traviata Maduro
CAO La Traviata Maduro is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
- 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 La Traviata Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 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: 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.
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What does CAO La Traviata Maduro taste like?
CAO La Traviata Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 La Traviata Maduro?
CAO La Traviata Maduro is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is CAO La Traviata Maduro 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 La Traviata Maduro made?
CAO La Traviata Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at General Cigar Dominicana, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO La Traviata Maduro use?
CAO La Traviata Maduro uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro 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 La Traviata Maduro 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 La Traviata Maduro?
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 La Traviata Maduro?
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 La Traviata Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Macanudo Maduro, Ferio Tego Metropolitan Maduro and Nat Sherman Metropolitan Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.