Cameroon wrapper · Mild to medium
CAO Cameroon: flavour profile and cigars like it
CAO Cameroon is a mild to medium hand-made cigar. It has a Cameroon wrapper over Nicaraguan filler. Published tasting notes mention cocoa, dried wood, nutty, toasty and coffee.
On our flavour map it leans toward cedar and wood, with cocoa and coffee behind it. If you like it, the closest matches are Cohiba Siglo VI and Villiger 1888.
What does CAO Cameroon taste like?
- cocoa
- dried wood
- nutty
- toasty
- coffee
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Cameroon |
|---|---|
| Binder | Nicaraguan |
| Filler | Nicaraguan |
| Strength | Mild to medium |
| Made by | CAO (Scandinavian Tobacco Group) |
| Sizes | Not listed |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What smokers and critics say
Smokers like: smooth everyday cigar and good construction and draw.
Some say: very light for some.
Scores as published by the retailer or magazine. Themes are our summary of the reviews, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
Cigars like CAO Cameroon
- Cohiba Siglo VI69% flavour matchCuban wrapper · Medium · CubanMore earth and leather, less cedar and wood, a step stronger.
- Villiger 188868% flavour matchConnecticut shade wrapper · MediumMore pepper and spice, less cocoa and coffee, a step stronger.
- VegaFina 199865% flavour matchEcuadorian · MediumMore cream and nuts, less cedar and wood, a step stronger.
- Davidoff Yamasá65% flavour matchYamasá (Dominican Republic) · MediumMore fruit and flowers, less cream and nuts, a step stronger.
- Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown61% flavour matchSumatra wrapper · MediumMore caramel sweetness, less cocoa and coffee, a step stronger.
Matched on eight flavour axes plus body, within one strength step. One cigar per brand.