The CAO Black is the original CAO blend that put the brand on the map and led to the overwhelming success of CAO cigars today. Only available at Cigar.com and a small number of retailers worldwide, these cigars are often difficult to find.
When Cano Ozinger transitioned from pipe maker to cigar manufacturer, he had no idea how big his cigar business was about to become. In fact, today an overwhelming majority of their business is in cigars. They have developed some of the most unique cigar concepts and have utilized state of the art packaging and high-grade tobacco to put CAO on the map as one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the world with distribution inside and outside the US.
CAO Black is a rare find. The first regular blend ever made by CAO, it is only available at a handful of select retailers. It is the blend that made them famous and is still highly regarded today. In 2005 it received a perfect 10 out of 10 rating from Cigar Buyer Magazine. Each box of CAO Black is individually numbered making it a collector”s item in and of itself. The cigars are medium-bodied with a soft and dry finish and are only being made in limited supply. Don’t miss your chance to try a piece of cigar history.
Having smoked 4 so far at different points of aging (mind you, not that long), I can generalize the Bengal as this: The spice becomes much more noticed with age (not stronger, just more noticeable), and this observation is only after a few months in my humi. Earthy/ Root-y, yet not bitter nor stenchful, with a sweet honey-and-nuts undertone. Smooth draw, though others in the series are smoother. The potency and flavours are more “maduro- like” than “natural” to me, but then I prefer a double-maduro… – aphio-igor
Rated 88. Classic toro size. Excellent burn and construction, which was consistent with all other sizes – extremely well made. Medium flavor and body. – Cigar.com, November 2006 (TN)
Frontier add your review
A refined smoke. Subtle vanilla and coffee. Mild to Medium body. – Kurt
Rated 89. Impressive, cedar wrapped cigar. Silky, creamy brown wrapper with an excellent draw. Salt and earthy notes with wood on the palate. Well balanced and medium to full bodied. – Cigar.com, November 2006 (TN)
Gothic (Torpedo) add your review
I was very impressed with this cigar. The first puff straight blew me away. The draw is excellent and it has a very good smooth flavor and a great smell. I recommend at least picking up a single. Nice! – Rob
Mosaic add your review
Got 5 of these to try for free, which automatically makes them a great smoke!! Seriously though, I smoked one right away and found it to be really nice. Excellent draw with an even burn and good ash. Very smooth with a creaminess and a hint of nuts – but not bitter. I just ordered a box as a birthday gift to myself. – Lance – USMC (Ret)
Rated 91. Creamy brown, silky wrapper. Very attractive cigar. Pre-light flavors of cedar and light tobacco. Excellent construction with cedar, earthy aromas and some notes of honey. Salty on the palate but well balanced. Spice present through the nose and on the finish. Attractive cigar in a very classic size. Medium to full flavored and bodied with a delicious, long finish. – Cigar.com, November 2006 (TN)
An excellent medium bodied cigar, especially for the price. – boosdad1959
This cigar is by far the most pleasant I have had in a good long time. It is consistent in its delivery of spice and subtle sweetness. If you’re a chewer you’ll be in chomp heaven! – cynthia d. pape
Rated 90. Oily, light brown wrapper. Classic robusto size packed with flavor and well balanced. Great draw and flawless construction. Earth, cedar and salty notes on the palate. – Cigar.com, November 2006 (TN)
Nice even flavor, smoked well with even burn. Can see why this hit the market running. – Elaine
Balance Balance Balance. Earth and cedar perfectly balanced with vanilla. first few puffs are spicey then mellows and stays very consistant. i was hoping for a little more complexity but really no complaints. even burn and mega-long white ash. GET A BOX! – CodeMan
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