How strong and what flavors should I expect?

V21 sits in the medium‑to‑full lane: expect molasses and leather up front, an earthy backbone, and notes of dried fruit, coffee/espresso and nuts with a chewy, textured smoke.

What sizes are available and when was it released?

The line was released in 2021 and was offered in oversized, box‑pressed sizes: the Carb (6 x 60) and the Big Block (7 x 70).

How strong is the CAO V21?

V21 sits around the medium‑to‑full strength lane—enough presence to pair with coffee, rum or bourbon but not an all‑out hardcore cigar; reviewers note a gradual build in body and spice through the smoke.

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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

San Andrés Power

CAO V21

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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

Country of Origin

Nicaragua

Wrapper

Mexican San Andrés

Binder

Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler

Nicaraguan ligero, Dominican ligero

Year Released

2021

Flavor Profile

Molasses, leather, earth, dried fruit, coffee, nuts, vanilla

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.

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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.

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