# CAO Flathead V23 Cigar

In the bold tradition of CAO V19, V21 and C60, CAO V23 is a powerhouse blend that fires on all cylinders. Handcrafted in at STG Esteli in Nicaragua, this limited-edition blend is made with a Honduran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and a blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Brazilian filler tobaccos. Like the GT40 that inspired it, CAO V23 is a cigar that demands attention. It offers a heady mix of earth, spice and toast for a smoking experience that’s all torque.

- **Brand:** [CAO](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/)
- **Rating:** 4.75 out of 5 from 8 reviews
- **Body:** [Medium to Full](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/body/4/)
- **Price range:** [$$$](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/price/3/)
- **Country:** [Nicaragua](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/country/nicaragua/)
- **Wrapper:** [Honduran Jamastran](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/honduran-jamastran/)
- **Binder:** [Nicaraguan Habano](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan-habano/)
- **Filler:** [Brazilian Mata Fina](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/brazilian-mata-fina/), [Honduran Jamastran Viso](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/honduran-jamastran-viso/), [Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan-jalapa-viso/), [Nicaraguan Esteli Ligero](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tobacco/nicaraguan-esteli-ligero/)
- **Tasting notes:** [Earthy](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/earthy/), [Nutty](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/nutty/), [Raisin](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/raisin/), [Peppery](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/tasting/peppery/)
- **Drink pairings:** [Latte](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/latte/), [Rye](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/rye/), [Lager](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/pairing/lager/)
- **Released:** September 4, 2023
- **Availability:** Limited release

## Sizes

- MK1: 6" x 60 ring gauge, Box Pressed

## Latest reviews

- [V23 Great Cigar](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/v23-great-cigar/) by Tony D, rated 5 out of 5 (April 2, 2026)
- [Good but](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/good-but-1/) by Etonn, rated 4 out of 5 (December 21, 2025)
- [Yummy](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/yummy-3/) by Jeromy, rated 5 out of 5 (December 16, 2025)
- [Vroom](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/vroom/) by Gindy, rated 5 out of 5 (June 4, 2025)
- [Flathead V23](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/review/flathead-v23/) by Cole93, rated 5 out of 5 (June 20, 2024)

[All reviews of CAO Flathead V23](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/flathead-v23/reviews/)