CAO - Amazon Basin
Product details
| Management number | 253630226 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$16.00 | Model Number | 253630226 | ||
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CAO Amazon Basin 🌿
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Country: Nicaragua
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Wrapper: Brazilian Bragança
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan and Brazilian
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Strength: Medium-Full
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Profile: Earthy & Sweet
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Taste: Earth, Rainforest Flora, Sweetness, Spice
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Length: 6"
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Ring: 52
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Shape: Toro
🌍 Origin & Craftsmanship
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Brand: CAO, renowned for innovative and thematic blends under the General Cigar portfolio.
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Factory: Handcrafted in Nicaragua, leveraging skilled torcedores and modern facilities.
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Unique Feature: Incorporates rare Bragança tobacco from the Amazon rainforest, harvested only once every three years by local farmers.
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Wrapper: Features an exotic Brazilian Bragança wrapper, known for its rustic appearance and distinct flavor profile.
👅 Taste & Flavor Profile
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Profile: An exotic, earthy, and complex smoke with unique sweet and spicy notes.
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Notes: Dominant flavors of rich earth, rainforest flora, and natural sweetness, complemented by hints of spice, nuts, and a touch of fruit.
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Overall: Delivers a truly unique smoking experience that captures the essence of the Amazon rainforest.
💨 Smoke Characteristics
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Strength: Medium-Full Bodied, offering a robust experience with depth and complexity.
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Burn & Draw: Excellent construction ensures a slow, even burn and a smooth draw.
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Smoke Output: Generates an aromatic, rich smoke with a distinct earthy aroma.
📏 Format & Packaging
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Size: Toro (6" x 52 ring gauge), providing ample time for the complex flavors to develop.
🏆 Ratings & Recognition
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Cigar Aficionado Rating: 93 Points (2021) - Praised for its "unique flavor" and "excellent construction."
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Reputation: Highly sought after for its rarity and unique profile, often selling out quickly upon release.
🥃 Best Pairings
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Spirit: Aged Rum (e.g., Zacapa 23, Dictador 20) - complements the cigar's natural sweetness and earthy notes.
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Spirit: Mezcal (e.g., Del Maguey Vida) - enhances the earthy, smoky undertones and exotic character.
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Coffee: Brazilian Dark Roast - mirrors the cigar's origin and complements its deep, earthy profile.
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Beer: Stout or Porter (e.g., Guinness, Founders Porter) - contrasts and balances the cigar’s richness.
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Non-Alcoholic: Chai Tea or Hot Chocolate - highlights the spice and sweetness in the blend.
💰 Why This Cigar Stands Out
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Rare Tobacco: Features extremely rare Bragança tobacco, harvested only once every three years in the Amazon.
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Unique Experience: Offers a one-of-a-kind smoking profile not found in any other cigar on the market.
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Highly Rated: The 93-point rating from Cigar Aficionado confirms its exceptional quality and uniqueness.
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Collector's Item: Limited annual releases make it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts.
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Conversation Starter: Its exotic origin and distinctive flavor make it a memorable choice for special occasions.
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