Broadleaf wrapper · Medium to full
CAO MX2: flavour profile and cigars like it
CAO MX2 is a medium to full hand-made cigar. It has a Connecticut Broadleaf (maduro) wrapper over Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian filler. Published tasting notes mention earth, oak, pepper, chocolate and sweet finish.
On our flavour map it leans toward cocoa and coffee, with caramel sweetness behind it. If you like it, the closest matches are Foundation The Tabernacle and Brick House Maduro.
What does CAO MX2 taste like?
- earth
- oak
- pepper
- chocolate
- sweet finish
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf (maduro) |
|---|---|
| Binder | Brazilian |
| Filler | Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian |
| Strength | Medium to full |
| Made by | CAO Cigars |
| Sizes | Robusto 5x52 · Toro 6x54 · Gordo 6x60 · Belicoso 7x56 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What smokers and critics say
Smokers like: cocoa and raisin sweetness, even burn, solid build and medium-bodied maduro.
Some say: tight draw on some sticks.
Scores as published by the retailer or magazine. Themes are our summary of the reviews, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
On the retailer best-seller lists we track in Canada.
Cigars like CAO MX2
- Foundation The Tabernacle91% flavour matchBroadleaf wrapper · FullSame Broadleaf wrapper style, a step stronger.
- Brick House Maduro88% flavour matchBrazilian wrapper · FullMore fruit and flowers, less cocoa and coffee, a step stronger.
- Ashton Heritage Puro Sol68% flavour matchHabano wrapper · MediumMore fruit and flowers, less cocoa and coffee, a step milder.
- Buffalo Trace66% flavour matchSumatra wrapper · Medium to fullLess cedar and wood, same strength.
- Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series (Natural)62% flavour matchHabano wrapper · Medium to fullLess caramel sweetness, same strength.
Matched on eight flavour axes plus body, within one strength step. One cigar per brand.