# CAO Criollo Cigar

Enter to see behind the scenes and learn what makes the rich, historic and authentic Cuban-seed CAO Criollo tobaccos the star of these fine cigars.

The term "criollo" refers to a seed that is indigenous to a particular growing region. To harness the rich flavor of such native seeds from a bygone era, CAO's master blenders employ a mix of rich and sweet Cuban-seed criollo leaves, cultivated in Latin America. The proprietary Nicaraguan Criollo wrapper is blended with the finest Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos to deliver complex, full-bodied flavor reminiscent of pre-embargo smokes.

- **Brand:** [CAO](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/)
- **Rating:** 3 out of 5 from 1 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:** [Nicaraguan](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan/)
- **Binder:** [Nicaraguan](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan/)
- **Filler:** [Nicaraguan](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan/)
- **Tasting notes:** [Rich](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/rich/), [Sweet](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/sweet/), [Pepper](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/pepper/), [Coffee](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/coffee/)
- **Drink pairings:** [Red Zin](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/red-zin/), [Bourbon](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/bourbon/)
- **Released:** January 1, 2002

## Sizes

- Bomba: 6" x 50 ring gauge, Parejo
- Conquistador: 6.13" x 52 ring gauge, Parejo
- Mancha: 5.63" x 46 ring gauge, Parejo
- Pampas: 4" x 38 ring gauge, Cigarillo
- Pato: 4.88" x 50 ring gauge, Parejo

## Latest reviews

- [CAO Criollo](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/cao-criollo/) by patterson_johnm, rated 4 out of 5 (December 15, 2025)

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