CAO Flathead
Car-themed, heavily box-pressed 'flathead' cigars.
Blend and specs
| Brand | CAO |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | General Cigar Co. |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Not published |
| Filler | Not published |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Maduro and Broadleaf (dark, sweet, rich) |
| Shape | Box-pressed |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: developingpalates.com, leafenthusiast.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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If you like the Flathead, try
The Tabernacle
Medium–FullConnecticut Broadleaf wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gem93% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · shared notes: cocoa, coffee
Drew EstateLiga Privada No. 9
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reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
89% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · shared notes: cocoa
Dunbarton Tobacco & TrustMi Querida
Medium–FullConnecticut Broadleaf wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 8 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
Hidden gem89% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · shared notes: coffee
CohibaBlack
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reviewed by 3 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
87% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · shared notes: cocoa, coffee
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Common questions
What wrapper does the CAO Flathead use?
The CAO Flathead uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.
How strong is the CAO Flathead?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the CAO Flathead made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the CAO Flathead, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Foundation The Tabernacle (93%), Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 (89%), Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida (89%), Cohiba Black (87%). For something less well known, try the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI.
