From the catalog · Nicaragua
CAO Flathead
Full body marks CAO Flathead. The Maduro wrapper frames the blend. Size spread covers 4.5 to 7.5 inches and 38 to 70 ring gauge across 16 sizes. In the $10-$15 range. Maduro wrappers are typically associated with darker, sweeter smoke than natural leaf. Full-strength sticks bring the biggest body on the scale. Shapes include Toro, Corona, Petit Corona, Torpedo, Lancero, Lonsdale, Belicoso, Robusto, Double Toro, Gordo, Gran Toro, Churchill, V450 Sparkplug, V554 Camshaft, V660 Carb, and V770 Big Block. Nicaragua origin is part of the line identity.

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Spec sheet
Vitolas
16 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| V450 Sparkplug | 4.5" | 50 |
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| V554 Camshaft | 5.5" | 54 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| V660 Carb | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| V770 Big Block | 7" | 70 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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Common questions
How strong is the CAO Flathead?
The CAO Flathead is logged in the catalog as a full-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the CAO Flathead made?
The catalog lists the CAO Flathead with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the CAO Flathead use?
The CAO Flathead uses a Maduro wrapper.
What sizes does the CAO Flathead come in?
The catalog records 16 vitolas spanning 4.5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 70 for the CAO Flathead.
How much does the CAO Flathead cost?
Typical retail for the CAO Flathead falls in the $10-$15 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.