Big‑Gauge V21

CAO V21

Box‑Pressed Molasses and Espresso

CAO

About CAO V21

V21 (Flathead V21) is a 2021 Flathead extension using a Mexican San Andrés wrapper with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder over Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero fillers. Presented in large box‑pressed gauges, the line targets smokers who want molasses, leather and concentrated espresso‑like smoke in a heavy, chewy format.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium-Full
  • Mexican San Andrés
  • Molasses, leather, earth, dried fruit, coffee, nuts, vanilla

Key Details

Made By

CAO

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2021

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper Focus

Mexican San Andrés

Known For

CAO V21

Official Website

caocigars.com

San Andrés Power

CAO V21

CAO V21 (Flathead V21) uses a Mexican San Andrés wrapper with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder over Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero fillers to produce a medium‑to‑full, molasses‑and‑leather forward profile. Released in 2021 as oversized box‑pressed formats, it emphasizes molasses, leather, coffee and earthy sweetness.

Sizes

  • Carb V21 (6.0" x 60)
  • Big Block V21 (7.0" x 70)

Strength

Medium-Full

Wrapper

Mexican San Andrés

Binder

Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler

Nicaraguan ligero, Dominican ligero

V21 turns the Flathead dial up with San Andrés leaf and oversized, box‑pressed gauges that accentuate molasses and leather. The smoke is chewy and textured, with dried‑fruit sweetness, coffee/espresso accents and earthy undercurrents—built to deliver flavor density rather than delicate nuance. It's the model for smokers who prefer bold, sustained presence in large, slow‑burning formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

V21 pairs a Mexican San Andrés wrapper with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder over a mix of Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero fillers; the maker highlights an abbreviated fermentation followed by additional aging to preserve primary tobacco character while smoothing the finish.