CAO Bringing Back Amazon Basin Daggers for Limited 2026 Release

June 12, 2026

CAO is set to bring back Amazon Basin Daggers, a shorter-format version of its Amazon Basin blend, for a limited release beginning June 2026. The cigar measures 4" x 38 and uses the same blend found in the l... Read More...

CAO Revisits America Blend for 250th Anniversary Release

Eric Guttormson

April 9, 2026

Press Releases

CAO is revisiting one of its more recognizable blends with the introduction of America 250th Anniversary, a limited release tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. While the original CAO... Read More...

CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

CAO has announced an expansion to its Flathead cigar line with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano. The new release is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on February 2, 2026, according to the c... Read More...

CAO Unveils Two Holiday Samplers Featuring Flathead and Global Blends

Eric Guttormson

November 5, 2025

Press Releases

CAO is rolling into the holiday season with two limited sampler releases, giving fans a choice between revisiting the brand’s muscle-car-inspired Flathead line and exploring a mix of globally-themed blends. Fl... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Does It Move the Needle?

Eric Guttormson

August 6, 2025

Smoke Night Live

It’s the first episode of Smoke Night LIVE from the newly renovated Dojo studio! William “Cigar Coop” Cooper joins Sensei, Juan Cancel, Jordan, and the rest of the crew to discuss new and upcoming cigar release... Read More...

CAO Launches Experimental “Stokk” Cigar with Mid-Smoke Flavor Shift

Eric Guttormson

July 29, 2025

Press Releases

CAO is expanding its Arcana series with the release of Stokk, a limited-edition cigar developed in partnership with Danish pipe tobacco brand Peter Stokkebye. The project blends traditional cigar craftsmanship ... Read More...

CAO Launches “Surplus” Line Offering Budget-Friendly Blend Options

Eric Guttormson

July 24, 2025

Press Releases

CAO is set to release a new line of cigars called Surplus by CAO, a trio of bundled cigars intended to offer a more accessible entry point into the brand’s portfolio. The line includes three blend styles—Shade,... Read More...

CAO Unveils Amazon Basin Daggers in Compact Format

Eric Guttormson

June 2, 2025

Press Releases

CAO has announced the release of Amazon Basin Daggers, a new addition to its limited-edition Amazon Basin series. The cigar, measuring 4 x 38, is handcrafted at STG Estelí and is set to ship in June 2025. It us... Read More...

CAO Expands FASA Lineup with Shade-Grown Sombra

Eric Guttormson

April 3, 2025

Press Releases

CAO has introduced FASA Sombra, the third installment in its FASA trilogy, adding a shade-grown option to the series. This release follows FASA Sol, a sun-grown cigar, and FASA Noche, a maduro offering, creatin... Read More...

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CAO FASA Noche Toro

Chad Tchad

September 18, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2024

This year, under Scandinavian Tobacco Group, CAO launched a new project featuring two cigars that share the same filler and binder. However, the project—dubbed FASA—has two tricks up the sleeve, differentiating... Read More...

CAO Adding ‘Thunder Smoke’ to Arcana Series

Jordan Guttormson

August 12, 2024

Press Releases

CAO has announced the release of its newest addition to the Arcana lineup, the CAO Thunder Smoke. This release is notable for being the first in CAO’s history to feature tobacco from South Africa and Zimbabwe, ... Read More...

CAO Announces FASA Sol and FASA Noche

Eric Guttormson

March 22, 2024

Press Releases

CAO is launching two new releases called CAO FASA Sol and CAO FASA Noche. Each line features a unique wrapper over the same binder and fillers. Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager explains, “We built CAO FASA on ... Read More...

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