CAO Cigar

The CAO Family named the CAO Criollo obviously after the word "Criollo" which plainly means native seed.

The CAO Criollo was an untried hybrid seed grown in Cuba when the CAO family was looking for a solid tobacco strand to fight mold and other agricultural problems.

It was soon after picked up by the CAO family and debuted as the CAO Criollo. Right away it was hailed as a premium cigar that could contend with the most excellent Cuban cigars on the cigar market.

The Criollo is grown and refined in Nicaragua and matched with Cuban seed Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. The CAO Criollo has a medium to full body and earthy tastes.

The CAO Criollo is yet again a further addition to the CAO family and a Nicaraguan work of art.

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Here some facts & figures about this CAO release:

Country: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Binder: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaragua

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CAO Criollo Bomba

• 90 POINTS in 2003
• Length : 6"
• Ring Gauge : 50
• Size: Corona Gorda

This dark CAO Criollo Bomba is a toro that produces an earthy aroma. The CAO Criollo Bomba is strong and steady, but not overpowering. Rich leather and cocoa were noted in this CAO cigar. The finish of the CAO Criollo Bomba is smooth and creamy.

Body: Full

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CAO Criollo Conquistador

• 88 POINTS in 2004
• Length : 6 1/8"
• Ring Gauge : 52
• Size: Figurado

The CAO Criollo Conquistador is an attractive torpedo that is well made. The CAO Criollo Conquistador has a creamy and woody smoke. This CAO has sweet cedar notes on the finish. The CAO Criollo Conquistador has a medium body.

Body: Medium

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CAO Criollo Mancha

• 88 POINTS in 2004
• Length : 5 5/8"
• Ring Gauge : 46
• Size: Corona Gorda

The CAO Criollo Mancha is dark, with a pigtail tip. This chewy, rich and toasty CAO cigar has a savory flavor and some black coffee notes.

Body: Medium

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CAO Criollo Pampa

• 88 POINTS in 2002
• Length : 4"
• Ring Gauge : 40
• Size: Petit Corona

The CAO Criollo Pampa is a petite premium cigar that shows a fine pigtail. The CAO Criollo Pampa burns well, and the smoke of this CAO is thick and chewy. There are strong flavors of spice as well as a leather punch despite the CAO Criollo Pampa's small size.

Body: Medium to Full

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CAO Criollo Pato

• 90 POINTS in 2002
• Length : 4 7/8"
• Ring Gauge : 50
• Size: Robusto

The CAO Criollo Pato is a cigar that produces a rich, pleasing smell. The CAO Criollo Pato has big, earthy flavors with hints of walnuts and sweet spices. This CAO is complemented by notes of leather and a long finish. Overall is this CAO Criollo Pato a well-balanced cigar.

Body: Medium to Full

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