CAO Pilon Robusto is built around the pilón, a carefully layered stack of tobacco leaves that ferments the tobacco to maximise flavour and colour, with an Ecuadorian Habano Viso wrapper in a 5 x 52 format. It is rated medium in strength and made in Nicaragua.
A Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler sit beneath the Habano Viso wrapper. The pilón method dates back to 19th century Cuba, and CAO says its natural fermentation delivers a taste and appearance that cannot be reached otherwise. At medium strength, it suits smokers who want a balanced, dependable cigar.
The 5 x 52 Robusto Extra is the compact size of the Pilón range. CAO Pilon Robusto gives you deep, rich colours and unprecedented depth of flavour from a time honoured method.
CAO goes where the tobacco takes it, sourcing leaf from the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of Colombia, the valleys of the Dominican Republic and the volcanoes of Nicaragua. Removing boundaries, borders and limits from the process leaves a tobacco experience unlike any other. Pilón is also offered as Pilón Añejo, which takes the aging process further with more than two additional years of maturation after rolling.
Box of 20 cigars
Stevador (verified owner) –
Although this stick had great taste it did not live up to its high rating. Not because it lacked flavour, but the draw was ridiculously difficult. I’m not a fan of inconsistent draw patterns, hence the (2) stars. However, I’ve had other CAO products with perfect draws. Perhaps others will not have this issue. Definitely worth a taste.
marcoarcaro (verified owner) –
meh
Marc Bourdages (verified owner) –
good with Tequila
Shahab Sabbar –
I honestly don’t understand why the previous comments reviews are bitter. This Cigar made me appreciate CAO even more and I fell in love with its taste.
Give it a try, you’ll love it too.
sdvanG (verified owner) –
I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar. I found it had a smooth flavor profile that started leathery and got woodier as the smoke went on. Draws were good and I was pleased throughout the smoke. The aftertaste was slightly sweet and pleasant, reminiscent of getting into my grandpa’s ashtray full of Colt butts when I was a kid. I’ll be getting more.
paymentwilliam –
Good cigar ! Great value for 15 bucks and they age very nicely and get better with age.
andrew.fortin (verified owner) –
I agree with the others about the flavour and taste profile. It’s leathery, earthy, and deep. However, mine was poor construction and not only did the wrapper fall apart, there was a large gap inside causing a lot of canoeing and uneven burning. I might buy again after I try the other Cao cigars.
andrew.fortin (verified owner) –
I agree with the others about the flavour and taste profile. It’s leathery, earthy, and deep. However, mine was poor construction and not only did the wrapper fall apart, there was a large gap inside causing a lot of canoeing and uneven burning. I might buy again after I try the other Cao cigars.