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New World
Grown and blended outside Cuba — Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Ecuador and beyond. New World makers have redefined premium cigar-making with bold innovation and diverse microclimates.
Leaf Composition
Growing Region — Estelí
Bold, peppery ligero; the engine-room of Nicaraguan premium production
The heart of Nicaraguan premium cigar production. Produces bold, peppery ligero that forms the strength backbone of most major Nicaraguan blends. Home to more major cigar factories than any other single city outside Havana: AJ Fernandez, My Father, Drew Estate, Padrón, Rocky Patel, Foundation, and Warfighter's Tabacalera Carreras.
Flavour Profile
producer baselineThe Brand
Founded 1968 by Cano A. Ozgener — the initials C.A.O. became the brand name. Known for creative blending across origins: Colombia, Pilon, Flathead, and America lines each have a distinct regional character. Now owned by Scandinavian Tobacco Group through General Cigar Holdings.
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