CAO
Pilon
CAO Pilon is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar / STG. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Viso wrapper; Honduras binder; Honduran filler. The catalog lists 13 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Viso
- Binder
- Honduras
- Filler
- Honduran
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar / STG
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 13 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Pilon uses an Ecuadorian Habano Viso 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 Pilon taste like?
CAO Pilon uses an Ecuadorian Habano Viso 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 Pilon?
CAO Pilon is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CAO Pilon good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is CAO Pilon made?
CAO Pilon is made in Honduras at General Cigar / STG, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Pilon use?
CAO Pilon uses an Ecuadorian Habano Viso wrapper over a Honduras binder, with Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Pilon come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 13 sizes: Corona (5½ × 44), Churchill (7 × 49), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto Extra (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 54), Toro (6¼ × 54), Churchill (7 × 54) and Gigante (6 × 60), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Pilon?
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 Pilon?
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 Pilon?
Cigars with a similar build include Don Lino Africa, La Palina Bronze Label and Rocky Patel LB1. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.