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Estelí TAA Exclusive 2018

🇳🇮 NicaraguaToro152 mm × 54
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Strength
Medium

About this cigar

Made in Nicaragua, the CAO Estelí TAA Exclusive 2018 comes in the Toro format: 152 mm long with a 54 ring gauge (21.4 mm). Tobaccos: wrapper Nicaragua, binder Honduras and filler Dominican Republic / Honduras / Nicaragua. Strength: medium; smoking time about 103 minutes. Noted flavors: spice, cedar, leather and roasted.

From the CAO house comes the Estelí TAA Exclusive 2018, a Nicaraguan toro measuring 152 mm with a 54 ring gauge. Its Nicaraguan wrapper rests on a Honduran binder and a filler blended from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. A medium-strength cigar that suits aficionados seeking balance between body and generosity.

Specifications

Brand
CAO
Vitola
Estelí TAA Exclusive 2018
Size
Toro
Length
152 mm · 5.98″
Ring gauge
54 · 21.4 mm
Wrapper
Nicaragua
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Dominican Republic / Honduras / Nicaragua
Country of manufacture
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Smoking time
About 103 min
The house
CAO

CAO

Nicaragua / Honduras, Founded in 1968, 430 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

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Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Roasted

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