CAO is set to launch a blend called Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo which pairs labor-intensive fermentation and finished cigar aging to deliver a cigar of great depth and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The limited-edition line will ship to retailers in April and a total of 5,000 boxes will be released in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo is made with the same circular pil\u00f3n fermentation technique as CAO Pil\u00f3n, the collection that launched in 2015. However, that is where the similarities end. CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo features a unique blend of tobaccos that are met with aging after the cigar is finished, to release an intriguingly complex smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rick Rodriguez, CAO\u2019s blender\/ambassador commented, \u201cWith CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo, we\u2019ve combined pil\u00f3n fermentation which does such incredible things to the tobacco, with a full two years of aging of the finished cigars. Together, these methods add a whole new dimension to the blend. We\u2019ve ultimately created a layered smoking experience that we could not have achieved through any other processes. This cigar is just a pleasure to smoke, and the team and I are really proud of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Handcrafted in Honduras at STG\u2019s HATSA factory, CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo relies on the pil\u00f3n process of natural fermentation to heighten the smoking experience and aesthetics of the Cuban seed Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper. The blend is rich and savory, consisting of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, beneath a Honduran Habano binder. CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo is a medium-to-full-bodied smoke that bears a deep, rich color and an array of notes including wood, earth and toast, with a touch of spice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAO Pil\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo will be presented in 20-count boxes, in the three sizes listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CAO Pilon A\u00f1ejo Robusto (5.5\u201d x 54) — SRP per cigar $8.89<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CAO Pilon A\u00f1ejo Toro (6\u201d x 52) — SRP per cigar $8.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CAO Pilon A\u00f1ejo Gigante (5.88\u201d x 60) — SRP per cigar $9.29<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"