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CAO Flathead V23

Gulf‑Color, Heavy‑Presence Gordo

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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

Key Details

Made By

CAO

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2013

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Honduran Jamastran

Known For

CAO Flathead V23

Official Website

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Gordo Power

CAO Flathead V23

Flathead V23 Box Image
SOURCE: caocigars.com

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

Wrapper

Honduran Jamastran

Binder

Nicaraguan Habano

Filler

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

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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Flathead V23 Stick Image
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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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Video Gallery

CAO Flathead V23 Cigar Review | A Limited Edition Luxury

Noob Review CAO Flathead V23

CAO Flathead V23 Cigar Review

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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