CAO Amazon Basin Toro (18)

CAO Amazon Basin is a unique and highly distinctive cigar inspired by the remote Amazon rainforest, featuring rare Bragança tobacco grown along the banks of the Amazon River. Produced in limited quantities, it is known for its rustic appearance, innovative blend, and unmistakable flavour profile that sets it apart from traditional cigars.

Expect a medium-to-full flavour profile with notes of earth, herbal spice, cedar, cocoa, toasted nuts, and subtle sweetness, combined with a wild, slightly untamed character. The Amazonian tobacco adds an exotic, organic dimension, creating a rich and memorable smoking experience.

Our suggestion for cigars of similar strength:

• Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto

This distinctive Toro vitola measures 152mm with a 52 ring gauge, handmade using a blend of Nicaraguan fillers, Dominican components, and the rare Amazonian Bragança leaf, wrapped in a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Each cigar is finished with a rustic tobacco rope (banded with jute), highlighting its artisanal nature.

Ideal with aged rum, dark roast coffee, or a peated single-malt whisky — also pairs well with sparkling mineral water to let its earthy, exotic flavours fully express themselves.