What size and format is the V23 released in?

The launch sizes is the MK1 660 — a 6 x 60 box‑pressed gordo (often described as a big, flat‑headed statement cigar).

How does the Flathead V23 smoke—strength and tasting notes?

Reviews and tasting summaries place the V23 in the medium‑to‑full range with dense, chewy draws. Expect earthy and nutty foundations, a raisin‑like sweetness at times, and a peppery finish with solid smoke presence rather than delicate transitions.

How strong and what does the V23 taste like?

Official materials and reviews place the V23 in a medium‑full strength lane with a dense, box‑pressed smoke. Tasting highlights include earthy and nutty base notes, a raisin‑like sweetness and a peppery finish; some reviews describe it as powerful but with moments of restraint rather than constant intensity.

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About CAO Flathead V23

Flathead V23 is a limited, motorsport‑themed 6 × 60 box‑pressed gordo released in 2013 and produced at STG Estelí. Built with a Honduran Jamastrán wrapper and a Nicaraguan Habano binder plus multi‑country fillers, it sits in the medium‑to‑full lane and leans on earth, nuts and raisin sweetness with a peppery finish. The release emphasized visual showmanship—Gulf racing colorway and a tufted leather box lid—alongside a big, chewy smoke.

Made in Nicaragua
Medium-Full
Honduran Jamastran
Earthy, nutty, raisin, peppery

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CAO Flathead V23 is a box‑pressed 6 x 60 limited edition featuring a Honduran Jamastrán wrapper, Nicaraguan Habano binder and fillers from Honduras, Brazil and Nicaragua. Placed in the medium‑full lane, tasting highlights include earth, nuts, raisin sweetness and a peppery finish.

Sizes

MK1 660 (6.0" x 60)

Strength

Medium-Full

Country of Origin

Nicaragua

Wrapper

Honduran Jamastran

Binder

Nicaraguan Habano

Filler

Brazilian Mata Fina, Honduran Jamastran Viso, Nicaraguan Jalapa Viso, Nicaraguan Esteli Ligero

Year Released

2013

Flavor Profile

Earthy, nutty, raisin, peppery

V23 packs classic Flathead spectacle into a single, large‑ring box‑pressed vitola. The Jamastrán wrapper and mixed fillers give earthy, nutty foundations with raisin‑like sweetness and a peppery close, while the press delivers dense, chewy smoke. Construction varied a bit across samples in reviews, but the overall character is a bold, uncomplicated Gordo meant to emphasize presence and texture.

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Articles & Reviews

CAO Flathead V23 Pays Tribute to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Halfwheel’s launch piece walks through the Flathead V23 as a limited, Le Mans‑inspired release—confirming the MK1 660 (6 x 60) sizes, Honduran Jamastrán wrapper, Nicaraguan Habano binder and production at STG Estelí. The article is useful for readers wanting the official context: inspiration, packaging, MSRP and the basic blend intent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Editorial coverage and launch notes describe the V23 as using a Honduran (Jamastrán) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua and Brazil—built to deliver medium‑to‑full body and broad texture.

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