Brazilian Forward

CAO BX3

Mata Fina Espresso‑Driven Blend

CAO

About CAO BX3

BX3 is CAO's Brazilian‑forward X‑series cigar, centered on a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper with an Arapiraca binder and Brazilian filler components. Produced at STG's Estelí factory and offered in Robusto, Toro and Gordo, the line commonly delivers espresso and dark chocolate over cedar and earth, with black pepper and a touch of cinnamon/molasses sweetness. Reviewers praise the concept and many samples' construction while noting occasional burn or draw variability.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium‑Full
  • Brazilian Mata Fina
  • Espresso/coffee, dark chocolate, cedar/wood, earth, black pepper, cinnamon, molasses

Key Details

Made By

CAO

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2022

Strength

Medium‑Full

Wrapper Focus

Brazilian Mata Fina

Known For

CAO BX3

Official Website

caocigars.com

Brazilian‑Forward

CAO BX3

CAO BX3 is a Brazilian‑forward line using a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper and Arapiraca binder with filler tobaccos from Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico; produced at STG Estelí and released into regular production in 2022. The blend sits in the medium to medium‑full lane and typically shows espresso, dark chocolate, cedar/wood, earth, black pepper and a thread of cinnamon/molasses sweetness.

Sizes

  • Robusto (5.0" x 52)
  • Toro (6.0" x 54)
  • Gordo (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium‑Full

Wrapper

Brazilian Mata Fina

Binder

Brazilian Arapiraca

Filler

Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan, Honduran, Mexican

BX3 is CAO's three‑times Brazilian experiment: Mata Fina wrapper, Arapiraca binder and Brazilian filler elements, balanced by Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican leaves for structure. The smoke favors espresso and dark chocolate backed by cedar and earth, with black pepper and a faint cinnamon/molasses sweetness that keeps the profile lively. When construction aligns the result is steady and savory; reviewers note occasional variability in draw and burn but praise the Brazilian signature when the chemistry clicks.

Articles & Reviews

Video Gallery

CAO BX3 Review Panel

CAO BX3 Cigar Review

60 SECOND CIGAR REVIEW - CAO BX3

CAO BX3, Jonose Cigars Review

CAO BX3 Robusto Cigar Review

Frequently Asked Questions

The name signals CAO's concept: the "B" denotes Brazilian tobacco and the "X3" indicates Brazilian leaf is used in three components of the blend—wrapper, binder and within the filler—creating a Brazilian‑forward profile tempered by non‑Brazilian fillers.