CAO Flathead Cigars
CAO FLATHEAD
CAO FLATHEAD
COUNTRY:
Nicaragua
BINDER:
Nicaragua
FILLER:
Nicaragua
STRENGTH:
Medium
cigars are made in Nicaragua and built around a broad, dense profile that typically lands in the medium- to full-bodied range, with sweetness, leather, dark fruit, and richer earthy notes at the core.
That combination gave the line a distinct place in the CAO portfolio when it debuted, especially at a time when large-ring, box-pressed maduros were becoming a more visible part of the premium market. Flathead’s reputation was strengthened when the CAO Flathead V660 Carb earned 95 points and the No. 3 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2015, recognition that helped establish the line as more than a thematic release. Across the range, CAO Flathead is best understood as a consistent broadleaf-driven series with bold structure, a heavy use of ligero, and a style that favors depth and weight over finesse.
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That combination gave the line a distinct place in the CAO portfolio when it debuted, especially at a time when large-ring, box-pressed maduros were becoming a more visible part of the premium market. Flathead’s reputation was strengthened when the CAO Flathead V660 Carb earned 95 points and the No. 3 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2015, recognition that helped establish the line as more than a thematic release. Across the range, CAO Flathead is best understood as a consistent broadleaf-driven series with bold structure, a heavy use of ligero, and a style that favors depth and weight over finesse.
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