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Estelí

🇳🇮 NicaraguaToro152 mm × 54
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Strength (estimated)
Medium

About this cigar

Born from the CAO brand, the Estelí is a 152 mm toro with a 54 ring gauge, rolled in Estelí, Nicaragua, by the STG factory. Its Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper encases a Honduran binder and a filler blending Dominican Republic, Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos. A medium-strength cigar with aromas of cedar, cocoa and pepper, it will suit aficionados seeking character.

Specifications

Brand
CAO
Vitola
Estelí
Size
Toro
Length
152 mm · 5.98″
Ring gauge
54 · 21.4 mm
Wrapper
Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Wrapper shade
Colorado Maduro
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Dominican Republic, Honduras & Nicaragua
Country of manufacture
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Factory
STG Estelí
Smoking time
About 103 min
The house
CAO

CAO

Nicaragua / Honduras, Founded in 1968, 432 cigars

CAO is a cigar brand from Nicaragua and Honduras, produced by General Cigar, part of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. It stands out for cigars with a strong creative identity, combining bold ideas and original flavours across a range of lines, from habano blends to lighter, smoother options.

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Flavor palette

The flavor notes recorded for this cigar, grouped by family.

Woody
Roasted
Spicy

Pairings

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Cognac or armagnacDried fruit, hazelnut, oak70% match

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