# CAO America Cigar

Learn about the CAO America - A combination of two American wrappers, Connecticut Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade, for an eye-catching "pinstripe" effect.

Made with two American-grown wrappers, CAO America salutes our homeland by combining Connecticut Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade in a truly eye-catching "pinstripe" effect. A Brazilian binder is complemented by 100% ligero tobaccos from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Italy and the United States. The global combination of tobaccos yields a full-bodied, straightforward flavor that is specifically tailored to the American aficionado seeking a cigar long on strength, finesse, and aesthetic appeal. Cigar Aficionado gave the Potomac frontmark an enviable 92 rating.

- **Brand:** [CAO](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/)
- **Rating:** 4.45 out of 5 from 33 reviews
- **Body:** [Medium](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/body/3/)
- **Price range:** [$$](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/price/2/)
- **Country:** [Nicaragua](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/country/nicaragua/)
- **Wrapper:** [Connecticut](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/connecticut/)
- **Binder:** [Brazilian](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/brazilian/)
- **Filler:** [Dominican](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/dominican/), [Italian](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/italian/), [Nicaraguan](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan/), [American](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/american/)
- **Tasting notes:** [Cream](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/cream/), [Oak](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/oak/)
- **Drink pairings:** [Coffee](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/coffee/), [Porter](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/porter/)
- **Released:** January 1, 2007

## Sizes

- Landmark: 6" x 60 ring gauge, Parejo
- Monument: 6.25" x 54 ring gauge, Belicoso
- Potomac: 5" x 56 ring gauge, Parejo

## Latest reviews

- [America](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/america-3/) by GCW, rated 5 out of 5 (October 1, 2026)
- [Labor Day Smoke 😀](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/labor-day-smoke/) by "J", rated 5 out of 5 (September 6, 2026)
- [Murica](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/murica/) by Irocsubiedude86, rated 5 out of 5 (July 5, 2026)
- [America](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/america-2/) by Marty, rated 5 out of 5 (July 3, 2026)
- [A Cigar That Reminded Me Why I Enjoy Cigars](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/a-cigar-that-reminded-me-why-i-enjoy-cigars/) by Bobeechee, rated 5 out of 5 (July 1, 2026)

[All reviews of CAO America](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/america/reviews/)