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CAO Black

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CAO’s first and finest

“The best cigar I’ve had, bar none.” I’m not exaggerating, I hear this over and over again from our customers. And I have to say I agree with them. You see, to many of us, the exclusive CAO Black cigar is CAO’s crown jewel, their piece de resistance. That’s a bold statement, considering CAO’s stable includes a number of exceptional cigars. You see, this blend was crafted with extensively aged, top-tier tobaccos, and each batch is made in limited quantities. 

Individually draped in cedar, this classic offers a ton of creamy spice flavors, with a subtle hint of vanilla along with an abundance of complex and varied, medium-bodied flavors. It booms out big, creamy rings, burns perfectly, and mellows nicely after the first third. Simply awesome. Just ask Cigar Buyer magazine, which awarded CAO Black with an unprecedented perfect score — 10 out of 10.  

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Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Mosaic (Corona) (6.0"x42)
Pack of 20
Backordered
$172.60
| save $77.61 45% off
$94.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Mosaic (Corona) (6.0"x42)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$43.15
| save $9.16 21% off
$33.99
Profile
Shape
Corona
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Storm (Robusto) (5.0"x50)
Pack of 20
In Stock
$182.00
| save $82.01 45% off
$99.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Storm (Robusto) (5.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$45.50
| save $9.51 21% off
$35.99
Profile
Shape
Robusto
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Bengal (Toro) (6.0"x50)
Pack of 20
In Stock
$191.00
| save $86.01 45% off
$104.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Bengal (Toro) (6.0"x50)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$47.75
| save $10.76 23% off
$36.99
Profile
Shape
Toro
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Frontier (Churchill) (7.0"x50)
Pack of 20
In Stock
$200.00
| save $90.01 45% off
$109.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Frontier (Churchill) (7.0"x50)
Pack of 5
Backordered
$50.00
| save $11.01 22% off
$38.99
Profile
Shape
Churchill
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Gothic (Torpedo) (6.0"x52)
Pack of 20
In Stock
$200.00
| save $90.01 45% off
$109.99
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
Gothic (Torpedo) (6.0"x52)
Pack of 5
In Stock
$50.00
| save $11.01 22% off
$38.99
Profile
Shape
Torpedo
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Origin
Honduras
Flavored
False
Pressed
False
Has Tip
False
Filler
Honduran,  Mexican,  Nicaraguan
Sweet
False
overall rating 4.43 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 962 Ratings
Customer Reviews of "CAO Black"
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5 out of 5
Love the draw
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5 out of 5
First time trying this cigar and it did not disappoint! Don’t let the light wrapper fool ya! It has great note of flavor ! There will be more in my humidor!
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5 out of 5
I originally was introduced to these as a sample pack…but loved them so much I bought a box and usually have a Black Storm once or twice a week between others and it’s a perfect 45-60 min smoke!
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5 out of 5
This cigar is on the smaller side, but is big on flavor. The notes of spices blending with the hint of sweetness hang on the tongue perfectly. Great little smoke.
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4 out of 5
Good not great, but makes a nice afternoon smoke.
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4 out of 5
Very satisfying gar, good draw and even burn!
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5 out of 5
Go to stick for golf and fishing , or anything outdoors . Never disappoints. GFC
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4 out of 5
very good every day lately the construction is what it wasn't like a year ago
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3 out of 5
Good burn but average taste
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4 out of 5
One if not the most consistent and as close to perfection in my opinion. Not the full bodied kick I find my pallet has grown to appreciate over the years, but it's still a good match for the late night glass or two of my favorite bourbon barrel aged bottle of red, and the pairing is a perfect way to call it a day.
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5 out of 5
Good burn, good taste, nice, mellow cigar.
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5 out of 5
Great smokes
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4 out of 5
I liked this one, flavorful without being overbearing
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5 out of 5
A outstanding smoke
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4 out of 5
little to mild for my taste, lacking a little flavor, well made, even burn
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4 out of 5
It was a good cigar,good burn all the way through. They a good draw and a good flavor.
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5 out of 5
Amazing cigars! I hand out more cigars than I smoke. I did enjoy the flavor.
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5 out of 5
Smooth
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3 out of 5
A few of my cigars were unserviceable... 2 of them had a thick stem that plugged the draw and one that tunneled down the the 2nd 1/3. The other 2 were fine... Have to make sure to order a box of 20 as the 5 packs are not eligible for turn...
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4 out of 5
I like it
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5 out of 5
Great smoke! As with all CAO cigars, well-constructed and flavorful to the end.
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4 out of 5
Strength about right construction good some soft, burn even, taste of oak, some light pepper, good for price , I would probably buy again.
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3 out of 5
A great everyday smoke, normally draws nice, and the flavor always satisfies.
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4 out of 5
Very good smoke at a great price.
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5 out of 5
Easy draw, great taste at a fair price.
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5 out of 5
For the money, the best.
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5 out of 5
Nice mild cigar.
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5 out of 5
I don’t consider myself a cigar aficionado but I do enjoy a good cigar. The CAO Blacks are a consistent great product. Burn great, firmly rolled but draw easily, smooth taste that actually gets better as it burns. And, they are reasonably priced in comparison to other good cigars. Winners!
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5 out of 5
Love these cigars. They burn great, taste great and finish smooth. What more is there to ask for?
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4 out of 5
Not a bad cigar tried to find them again on sale but no luck
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5 out of 5
always a good mild flavorful cigar and.....the price is right.
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5 out of 5
Nice medium bodied smoke; easy draw.
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5 out of 5
Love CAO black medium body smooth draw great flavor.
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4 out of 5
They are good.
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4 out of 5
HAPPY
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5 out of 5
I thought they were great
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5 out of 5
It’s CAO, so consistency is expected and achieved. Great burn, rich / smooth taste. The smoke is on point till the end.
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5 out of 5
Go to smoke .
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5 out of 5
I smoked cigars for 44 years before I quit because of declining health, so I have some experience with cigars. I recently began smoking again after 10 years of abstinence. The CAO Black (Toro) is an incredibly smooth and satisfying smoke. I had some left in a box from the old days and after smoking those, ordered some more. CI's description said some consider it the best cigar in the world. I have no argument to the contrary. You could be happy on a deserted island with a load of boxes of CAO Black and a lot of matches/lighters. I am old, on a fixed pension but I will order a box of the Toro size when I save up. Highly recommended.
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4 out of 5
I really don't like the scale the 5 stars because I would give this cigar at least a 4.4 it's a good quality well smoking cigar and has a pleasant taste.
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4 out of 5
Great Cigar for the money
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5 out of 5
Very good and nice
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3 out of 5
Wrapper is to dry and cracks as it burns. Flavor is fine and aroma is fine it will not be in my humidor going forward
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5 out of 5
Pleasant cigar, middle of the road on strength. It stays lit, easy draw, even burn and finishes well. What's not to like.
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5 out of 5
Great flavor profile with a smooth draw.
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5 out of 5
My favorite cigar bar none. Only cigar I smoke. I have tried many but I always go back to CAO Black.
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5 out of 5
CAO never disappoints. Smooth burning cigar.
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5 out of 5
Very good quality and even burn.. strong but mellow...
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4 out of 5
For the price, surprisingly good draw, burn and construction. Tastes pretty good too.
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5 out of 5
Nice even burn with a nice taste that is mellow
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Jeff K

CAO Black

Jeff K

CAO is a brand that makes a ton of great cigars, has accrued a lion’s share of 90+ ratings, and developed a devoted fan base of die-hard CAO nuts. Their cigars are definitely some of the best on the market today. A personal favorite of mine has always been the CAO Black. This is the unequivocal “everybody” or “anytime” cigar. It’s mild and smooth enough to light up right at the crack of dawn, but it also has more than enough flavor and complexity to be enjoyed after a full meal or over drinks. It’s the essential, universal humidor staple. Best part is, they are consistent as hell and reasonably priced.

The packaging is noteworthy. The boxes are hand painted with a Jackson Pollock-esque paint splattering – a nice touch. Packaged in wooden boxes of 20, each cigar comes individually cedar wrapped.

The wrapper - It’s a Connecticut-seed grown in Ecuador, but it is unlike any other Connecticut wrappers out there. Dark-brown, even colored and astoundingly smooth, this wrapper is a sight. The binder is a Nicaraguan Habano, which adds some oomph. Its 3-country filler blend is well aged for smoothness and diverse for complexity. With long-filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico, CAO Black is well proportioned and meticulously blended for optimal smoothness, flavor and complexity.

From beginning to end, CAO Black is smooth, impressively smooth. The flavor profile isn’t overly flamboyant, but it is loaded with rich, natural tobacco notes. With some cigars, I get a ton of different distinct flavors – which I like most of the time. But CAO Black offers something a bit more traditional. It tastes like a cigar – pure, natural tobacco. I definitely get some notes of cedar, cream, and pepper accompanied by a clean, semi-sweet finish, but nothing too intense of overwhelming. Its mellow and easygoing from start to finish, but the flavor is defined and always present. Medium-bodied, refined, elegant and not overdone.

This may not become your favorite cigar (although it very well may), but they do have a place in your humidor. When I buy a box, its always seems to be empty pretty quickly.