CAO Amazon Basin 🌿

• Country: Nicaragua

• Wrapper: Brazilian Bragança

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Filler: Nicaraguan and Brazilian

• Strength: Medium-Full

• Profile: Earthy & Sweet

• Taste: Earth, Rainforest Flora, Sweetness, Spice

• Length: 6"

• Ring: 52

• Shape: Toro

🌍 Origin & Craftsmanship

• Brand: CAO, renowned for innovative and thematic blends under the General Cigar portfolio.

• Factory: Handcrafted in Nicaragua, leveraging skilled torcedores and modern facilities.

• Unique Feature: Incorporates rare Bragança tobacco from the Amazon rainforest, harvested only once every three years by local farmers.

• Wrapper: Features an exotic Brazilian Bragança wrapper, known for its rustic appearance and distinct flavor profile.

👅 Taste & Flavor Profile

• Profile: An exotic, earthy, and complex smoke with unique sweet and spicy notes.

• Notes: Dominant flavors of rich earth, rainforest flora, and natural sweetness, complemented by hints of spice, nuts, and a touch of fruit.

• Overall: Delivers a truly unique smoking experience that captures the essence of the Amazon rainforest.

💨 Smoke Characteristics

• Strength: Medium-Full Bodied, offering a robust experience with depth and complexity.

• Burn & Draw: Excellent construction ensures a slow, even burn and a smooth draw.

• Smoke Output: Generates an aromatic, rich smoke with a distinct earthy aroma.

📏 Format & Packaging

• Size: Toro (6" x 52 ring gauge), providing ample time for the complex flavors to develop.

🏆 Ratings & Recognition

• Cigar Aficionado Rating: 93 Points (2021) - Praised for its "unique flavor" and "excellent construction."

• Reputation: Highly sought after for its rarity and unique profile, often selling out quickly upon release.

🥃 Best Pairings

• Spirit: Aged Rum (e.g., Zacapa 23, Dictador 20) - complements the cigar's natural sweetness and earthy notes.

• Spirit: Mezcal (e.g., Del Maguey Vida) - enhances the earthy, smoky undertones and exotic character.

• Coffee: Brazilian Dark Roast - mirrors the cigar's origin and complements its deep, earthy profile.

• Beer: Stout or Porter (e.g., Guinness, Founders Porter) - contrasts and balances the cigar’s richness.

• Non-Alcoholic: Chai Tea or Hot Chocolate - highlights the spice and sweetness in the blend.

💰 Why This Cigar Stands Out

• Rare Tobacco: Features extremely rare Bragança tobacco, harvested only once every three years in the Amazon.

• Unique Experience: Offers a one-of-a-kind smoking profile not found in any other cigar on the market.

• Highly Rated: The 93-point rating from Cigar Aficionado confirms its exceptional quality and uniqueness.

• Collector's Item: Limited annual releases make it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts.

• Conversation Starter: Its exotic origin and distinctive flavor make it a memorable choice for special occasions.