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Mexico 5.5x50

140 mm × 50
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Strength
Medium to full

About this cigar

The CAO Mexico 5.5x50 is a cigar, 140 mm long with a 50 ring gauge (19.8 mm). Tobaccos: wrapper Secret and filler Secret. Strength: medium to full; smoking time about 89 minutes. Noted flavors: spice, leather, earth and pepper.

Crafted by CAO, the Mexico 5.5x50 is a 140 mm cigar with a 50 ring gauge, its wrapper, binder and filler kept as a closely guarded secret. Built for aficionados seeking power, this medium to full-bodied cigar owes its identity to a recipe the house deliberately keeps confidential.

Specifications

Brand
CAO
Vitola
Mexico 5.5x50
Length
140 mm · 5.51″
Ring gauge
50 · 19.8 mm
Wrapper
Secret
Wrapper shade
Colorado Maduro
Filler
Secret
Smoking time
About 89 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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