CAO
Vision
CAO Vision is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Dominican binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 52 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- CAO
- Wrapper
- Cameroon
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- General Cigar Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 6 × 52 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCAO Vision uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
- 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 Vision taste like?
CAO Vision uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Vision?
CAO Vision is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is CAO Vision 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 Vision made?
CAO Vision is made in Honduras at General Cigar Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does CAO Vision use?
CAO Vision uses a Cameroon wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does CAO Vision come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Churchill (7 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke CAO Vision?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Vision?
With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Vision?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Vintage 2003, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066 and Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.