Where are Speed Shop cigars produced?

Editorial coverage and company materials identify production at the STG Estelí factory in Nicaragua.

What sizes and packaging does Speed Shop use?

The line is offered in three large, box-leaning, box-pressed frontmarks: Crankshaft (6. 5 x 54), Carb / V660 (6 x 60) and Big Block / V770 (7 x 70), presented in 24-count, engine-themed red-and-white boxes; reported per-stick pricing ranged roughly $8. 99–$10. 99 at launch.

How does Speed Shop differ from other Flathead iterations?

Speed Shop trims some of the original Flathead's blunt force in favour of a steadier, more controlled profile: Habano spice up front with San Andrés sweetness for structure, delivered in larger, box-pressed formats that prioritize consistent smoke output and a measured mid-palate.

How strong is the CAO Flathead Speed Shop?

Officially described as medium-bodied; independent tasting of the Crankshaft sizes reports a pepper-forward opening and a delivery that can read medium-plus, settling into earth, leather and espresso notes.

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About CAO Flathead Speed Shop

Flathead Speed Shop is a medium‑bodied extension of the Flathead family built around an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder and Nicaraguan/Dominican fillers. Produced in Nicaragua and presented in large box‑pressed formats, it opens pepper‑forward and settles into leather and espresso notes, emphasizing balance and steady control.

Made in Nicaragua
Medium
Ecuadorian Habano
Earth, hay/dried wood, nuts, pepper, leather, espresso

Habano Clarity

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CAO Flathead Speed Shop pairs an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Mexican San Andrés binder over Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers to produce a medium‑bodied, controlled Flathead expression. Official notes highlight earth, hay, dried wood and nuts with pepper and espresso‑like moments in reviews.

Sizes

Big Block (7.0" x 70)
Crankshaft (6.5" x 54)
Carb (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium

Country of Origin

Nicaragua

Wrapper

Ecuadorian Habano

Binder

Mexican San Andrés

Filler

Nicaraguan, Dominican

Year Released

2026

Flavor Profile

Earth, hay/dried wood, nuts, pepper, leather, espresso

Speed Shop trades blunt force for composure: an Ecuador Habano wrapper brings defined spice while a San Andrés binder adds structural sweetness over a Nicaraguan/Dominican core. The smoke opens pepper‑forward and settles into leather, espresso and nutty tones as the session progresses, with box‑pressed formats delivering steady output across large gauges. It's the Flathead tuned for everyday performance—measured, firm and focused.

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Articles & Reviews

Cigar Review: CAO Flathead Speed Shop Habano V654 Crankshaft A hands-on review of the V654 Crankshaft (6.5 x 54) that records a very pepper-forward opening which settles into earth, leather and espresso in later thirds. The write-up also covers draw and smoke production, praises the box-pressed feel, and flags wrapper chipping and uneven burn observed across samples.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Speed Shop pairs an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Mexican San Andrés binder and a filler blend drawn from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

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