From the catalog · Honduras
CAO Surplus
From CAO, CAO Surplus uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper on a medium-strength blend from Honduras. The line is offered in 7 sizes, from 5.0 to 6.0 inches with ring gauges from 50 to 60. A budget pick under $5. Shapes include Gordo, Robusto, and Toro. Mexican San Andres maduro wrappers are often linked to earthy, dark leaf character. A medium profile suits those who want that level of body.
At a glance
Spec sheet
The wrapper
Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper typically sits at Maduro to Oscuro 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
7 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Gordo | 5.875" | 60 |
| Toro | 5.875" | 60 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Toro | 6" | 52 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Toro | 6" | 60 |
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the CAO Surplus?
The CAO Surplus is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Honduras cigar.
Where is the CAO Surplus made?
The catalog lists the CAO Surplus with an origin of Honduras.
What wrapper does the CAO Surplus use?
The CAO Surplus uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper.
What sizes does the CAO Surplus come in?
The catalog records 7 vitolas spanning 5 to 6 inches and ring gauges 50 to 60 for the CAO Surplus.
How much does the CAO Surplus cost?
Typical retail for the CAO Surplus falls in the Under $5 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.