What leaf defines CAO OSA Sol?

OSA Sol is built around a sungrown Honduran wrapper from Olancho, San Agustín (a 2008 crop). That sungrown leaf gives the cigar its rustic, slightly oily look and the wood‑forward cedar and pepper notes reviewers hear on the smoke.

How does OSA Sol taste and what strength is it?

Official notes and contemporary reviews place OSA Sol in the mellow–medium range. Expect a cedar/wood core, black pepper spice on the retrohale and finish, with intermittent earth and subtle cocoa or tea undertones — smoother mouthfeel than aggressive punch.

Is there a recommended sizes in the OSA Sol lineup?

Reviewers repeatedly point to the Lot 50 (5 x 50) robusto as the clearest showcase for the Olancho wrapper — smaller ring gauges tend to present the wrapper's brighter wood and spice more cleanly than the larger gordo sizes.

Is OSA Sol still in production?

Trade reporting from late 2024 lists OSA Sol among CAO lines that Scandinavian Tobacco Group discontinued during a portfolio cut; that coverage indicates regular production was ended as part of a brand rationalization.

What does 'OSA' in CAO OSA Sol stand for?

OSA refers to Olancho San Agustín, the Honduran region where the sungrown wrapper leaves were harvested and which the line was explicitly created to showcase.

How strong is the OSA Sol and what flavors dominate?

The line sits in the medium strength lane (officially described as mellow–medium). Flavor notes most commonly reported are cedar and woody elements, a peppery spice, earthy undertones and subtle sweet or cocoa accents.

Are the OSA Sol cigars still being produced?

Reporting from November 2024 lists CAO OSA Sol among lines removed from STG's active portfolio, indicating the line has been discontinued by the company.

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CAO OSA Sol centers on a sungrown Honduran Olancho San Agustín wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder with Honduran and Nicaraguan filler, presented as a medium‑bodied cigar. Early reviews praised its wood‑forward profile—cedar and pepper spice with sweet undertones.

Sizes

Lot 50 — (5.0" x 50)
Lot 54 — (5.75" x 54)
Lot 58 — (6.5" x 58)

Strength

Medium

Country of Origin

Honduras

Wrapper

Honduran Olancho San Agustin

Binder

Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler

Honduran, Nicaraguan

Year Released

2011

Flavor Profile

Cedar, pepper spice, earth/wood, subtle cocoa, sweet undertones

OSA Sol showcases an Olancho San Agustín sungrown wrapper that brings bright wood and pepper to the fore. The Connecticut Broadleaf binder and blended fillers create a smooth, cedar‑and‑pepper core with intermittent earthy or cocoa undertones. The line's rustic, slightly oily wrapper character offers a distinct, wood‑first flavor axis within CAO's catalog.

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Articles & Reviews

Cigar Pre-Review: CAO OSA Sol (Part 49 of the 2011 IPCPR Series) A hands‑on pre‑review from IPCPR coverage that lays out the blend, the original three launch sizes, and a detailed tasting progression (spice, cedar, tea/citrus notes), plus burn and draw observations.

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CAO OSA SOL A measured write-up that places the OSA Sol in its Honduran context and describes the wrapper’s rough, veiny appearance alongside smoking behavior. The piece covers construction and draw tendencies and explains the Olancho San Agustín origin that gives the line its character.

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CAO OSA Sol A comprehensive hands-on review based on multiple smokes that argues the Lot 50 Robusto is the most engaging size and best showcases the Olancho wrapper. The reviewer details flavor progression, construction consistency across samples, and why smaller ring gauges let the wrapper’s bright wood and spice sing.

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STG Discontinues CAO OSA Sol, CAO Session, Diesel Grind & Others An industry report covering Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s November 2024 portfolio cuts that lists CAO OSA Sol among discontinued lines. The article explains the decision in the context of broader brand rationalization and lists other affected CAO titles and sizes.

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