Pilón Fermentation
CAO Pilón
CAO Pilón pairs an Ecuadorian Habano (Viso) wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler and positions the line in the medium‑to‑medium‑full strength lane. The brand emphasizes a historic pilón fermentation method to deepen color and flavor; tasting notes commonly cite cedar, nuts, cocoa and pepper.
Sizes
- Corona (5 1/2" x 44)
- Robusto Extra (5.0" x 52)
- Churchill (7.0" x 49)
- Pilón Añejo Robusto (5 1/2" x 54)
- Pilón Añejo Toro (6.0" x 52)
- Pilón Añejo Gigante (5 7/8" x 60)
Strength
Medium-FullCountry of Origin
NicaraguaWrapper
Ecuadorian Habano (Viso)Binder
NicaraguanFiller
Nicaraguan long-fillerYear Released
2015Flavor Profile
Cedar, nuts, cocoa, pepper, baking spicePilón foregrounds a small‑pilón fermentation technique intended to deepen wrapper color and flavor—an old‑school method applied to a modern Nicaraguan build. The profile centers on cedar and earth with toasted‑nut and cocoa notes and a clean pepper spice throughout. Pilón Añejo takes the idea further via extended aging, but the core line is a tobacco‑forward, no‑frills smoke that rewards straightforward puffs and time.
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