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josh
Mar 2026
★★★★☆
very mild but still enjoyable I enjoyed the flavors, even if they weren’t my favorite
From the catalog · Nicaragua
CAO Gold
Mild strengthPetit Corona · 5" × 42Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua$5-$10
CAO Gold is a Mild strength cigar with a Connecticut wrapper from Nicaragua. Offered in 15 sizes, from 5.0 to 7.5 inches with ring gauges of 38 to 60. It is in the $5-$10 range. Connecticut wrappers are generally milder and smoother in character than many habano or maduro leaves. CAO sells this line under its own name in the market.
At a glance
Spec sheet
Brand
CAO
Line
Gold
Wrapper
Connecticut
Origin
Nicaragua
Strength
Mild
Price range
$5-$10
Vitolas
15
The wrapper
Connecticut
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Connecticut wrapper typically sits at Claro to Colorado Claro on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
15 formats in the catalog.
Petit Corona5 × 42
Corona5.5 × 42
Corona5.6 × 44
Double Toro6 × 56
Torpedo6.1 × 52
Corona Gorda6.5 × 50
Churchill7 × 48
Double Corona7.5 × 54
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Corona | 5.5" | 42 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Corona Gorda | 6.5" | 50 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
| Double Corona | 7.5" | 54 |
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the CAO Gold?
The CAO Gold is logged in the catalog as a mild-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the CAO Gold made?
The catalog lists the CAO Gold with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the CAO Gold use?
The CAO Gold uses a Connecticut wrapper.
What sizes does the CAO Gold come in?
The catalog records 15 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the CAO Gold.
How much does the CAO Gold cost?
Typical retail for the CAO Gold falls in the $5-$10 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.