# CAO Speed Shop Review #3 by oalca

The cigar feels firm but springy, with a wrapper that already feels slightly silky to the touch a good early indicator that it may leave oily residue on the lips while smoking. By oalca on March 12 2026 12:15:10 AM

- **Cigar:** [CAO Speed Shop](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/cao/speed-shop/)
- **Reviewed by:** oalca
- **Date:** March 12, 2026
- **Rating:** 5 out of 5
- **Smoked at:** Colima, México

## Amazing fermentation, super Oily Wrapper

The cigar feels firm but springy, with a wrapper that already feels **slightly silky to the touch** a good early indicator that it may leave **oily residue on the lips while smoking**.

**Cold Draw**

Before lighting, the cold draw tends to give notes of:

cocoa powder

earth

toasted grain

faint pepper

Even here you may notice a **light tingle on the lips**, which usually means the wrapper oils and nicotine are already present on the surface.

**First Third**

The first puffs are **bold and slightly peppery**, with flavors like:

black pepper

roasted coffee

dark wood

toasted bread

This is where that **lip oil sensation starts showing up clearly**. After a few draws, you may notice:

a **thin oily film on the lips**

a **slight numbing or menthol-like coolness**

a **peppery tingle**

**Second Third**

The cigar usually settles into a more balanced profile:

cocoa

leather

roasted nuts

mild sweetness

But the interesting part is how the **oils build up**. With the heat of the burn line extracting more compounds from the wrapper, the lips can develop a **noticeable slickness**. That **tingly, slightly anesthetic feeling** becomes more pronounced, similar to a **peppery menthol sensation**.

**Final Third**

The last third intensifies:

darker espresso notes

charred oak

heavier pepper

The **lip oil effect peaks here**. The heat pulls more oils from the wrapper, which can leave:

a **distinct oily taste**

**numbing edges on the lips**

a lingering **peppery, almost cooling finish**

It’s a tactile sensation as much as a flavor experience.

**Strength & Body**

**Body:** medium to medium-full

**Strength:** medium

It delivers solid flavor without overwhelming nicotine.

**Overall Impression**

The **Speed Shop** stands out less for complexity and more for **texture and tactile experience**. The **oily wrapper and the subtle lip-numbing tingle** add a physical dimension to the smoke that many cigar enthusiasts enjoy. That sensation—part pepper, part nicotine, part natural tobacco oil—is often a hallmark of **a well-fermented, oil-rich cigar leaf**.

A bold, satisfying cigar where the **oily wrapper and the tingling lip sensation** become part of the enjoyment, giving the smoke a slightly **peppery, almost menthol-like edge** that lingers between draws.

Worths buying the box.