CAO America

I was impressed by how smoothly the Connecticut Shade wrapper burned—stayed lit without any touch-ups. The Brazilian binder added just enough depth without overpowering the rich tobacco flavor.

The ligero blend hit me harder than most sticks in this price range, and the dual American wrappers kept things interesting from start to finish. Smoked one after dinner and the burn stayed razor sharp right down to the nub.

The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper gives it a rich, earthy start that settles into a smooth finish—perfect for a slow evening on the porch. The ligero blend kept the burn even and strong from first light to last ash.