Description
CAO V23 (Flathead V23 MKI 660)
Size: Gordo (6″ × 60, box-pressed)
Vitola: Parejo Box-Press
Wrapper: Honduran Jamastrán
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Fillers: Brazilian Mata Fina, Honduran Jamastrán Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso, Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero
Strength/Body: Medium–full
Flavor Notes:
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Toasted nuts and earthy coffee
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Raisin sweetness and dark chocolate
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Cedar and leather depth
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Black pepper spice with mineral undertones
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Smooth mocha‑caramel finish
Pairing Notes: Rye whiskey, latte, amber lager, aged rum
Manufacturer: CAO Cigars (General Cigar, rolled at STG Estelí)
Privada Storytelling
Power and Precision in a GT Package
V23 was crafted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Le Mans and inspired by the iconic Ford GT40 MKI. This toro‑gordo box‑pressed smoke is like a high-performance machine—bold and responsive, with a blend built for endurance. It doesn’t just roar, it performs. From the chocolate‑nut complexity to the pepper‑tinged closure, every puff reflects CAO’s blend of torque and finesse.
Flavor Journey
First third: Nutty earth and cedar emerge alongside coffee‑like depth
Second third: Raisin sweetness and dark chocolate notes build with leather nuance
Final third: Pepper and mineral richness deepen, finishing softly with mocha caramel
Why It Belongs in Privada
V23 is a boutique workflow in cigar form—purposeful, bold, yet finely tuned. It blends international tobaccos into a cohesive ride that rewards focus and respect. Just like Privada's ethos, it's more than flavor—it's engineering and experience wrapped in wrapper.