CAO Cigars Maduro Robusto
- Size: 5 x 50
- Strength: Medium-Full
Introduced in 1998 to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of CAO, the CAO L’Anniversaire Maduro remains one of the most sought-after premium cigars available today. The wrapper is fermented under intense heat for 90 days until it releases its full potential—a rich, dark wrapper that burns evenly with a razor-thin carbon ring. This outstanding wrapper dresses the Ecuadoran binder and Nicaraguan/Dominican blend and delights with an elegant, luxurious finish.
Hailed as one of the best maduros ever made, CAO L’Anniversaire Maduro is a box-pressed cigar with a rich, full-flavored aroma.
The CAO L’Anniversaire series is world famous for being one of the first box pressed cigars ever made. More than a pioneer in appearance and construction, this cigar was also one of the first extremely high rated maduros. Several sizes in this line have earned ratings of 90 or better by Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider, a rare accomplishment for any cigar blend.
L’Anniversaire Maduro is rolled at CAO’s factory in Nicaragua with uncompromising detail. Each cigar is draw tested and weighed to ensure perfect draw, burn, and construction. The consistency is dead on from box to box and the finish is smooth and strong, and consists of robust, earthy flavors with nuances of cinnamon. This is the first truly great cigar CAO ever rolled. The year it was released, it was ranked as the 8th best cigar made that year by Cigar Insider, which is a major honor for a boutique brand. Its success was so great that it later spawned the release of the famous CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon and eXtreme. This maduro is considered by many aficionados to be the top maduro leaf ever grown, and it continues to be one of CAO’s best selling blends.
Jerry (verified owner) –
This cigar consistently delivers a steel rod of taste, flavour, and burn. What it lacks in the Cuban depth, antiquity, and symphonic complexity of its distant cousin, the Partagas D No. 4, it nearly makes up for in consistency, confidence, and overall smoking experience.
phucum8 (verified owner) –
Smoking pace could seriously change a lot of flavor in this cigar. I suggest trying different smoking speed and see for yourself. Delicious in my memory.
shaynewithlions (verified owner) –
These things are incredible. Unreal taste. Consistent build and flavor. Can’t keep enough of them around. My everyday go to with incredible flavor and mouth feel every time.
roniget (verified owner) –
Bought a few of these and I will definitely go after more. This cigar is smooth and draws nicely. I used the strait cutter. The flavor is earthy and nutty. The cigar is pretty consistent throughout the smoke. I honestly was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I hesitate in giving a 5 star simply because I think there is better cigars. But for the price it is in the top of the class. I would give this 8.5 out of 10.
scherger.gs (verified owner) –
Very nice cigar.
Wonderful smell on the first light.
Burns perfectly.
Always keep some around.
i_need_money_213 –
I am a sucker for Maduro’s and this did not disappoint. Not my go to cigar but I will probably try again.
Eric Wilson (verified owner) –
Amazing smoke, can trust the reviews on this one. For anyone who enjoys maduros don’t hesitate.
Alexandre Trottier-hetu –
Realy good smoke i keep some in my humidor for 13 years, just finish one omg is so perfect
mikecanavan (verified owner) –
Really nice cigar. Good burn great taste and good price.