CAO · Bones
New WorldExperiencedCAO Bones Chicken Foot
CAO Bones Chicken Foot is a 5 x 54 robusto under dark Connecticut Broadleaf — a rich, dominoes-themed maduro with chocolate, coffee and earthy pepper.
The short answer
The CAO Bones Chicken Foot is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and earth.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The CAO Bones Chicken Foot is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from CAO's Bones line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf at 5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, coffee, and earth, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and aged rum. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
CAO has always had fun with its branding, and Bones is no exception — every vitola is named after a classic dominoes term. The Chicken Foot is the robusto, a 5 x 54 wearing a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Connecticut Shade binder, with filler pulled from Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.
What it tastes like
It's a rich, satisfying maduro: dark chocolate and coffee up front, earth and wood through the middle, and a peppery snap that keeps it from getting sleepy. The blend lands medium to full-bodied, with enough depth to keep you interested from light to nub without turning harsh.
This is a great choice if you want a bold maduro that doesn't break the bank, though the strength means I'd point newer smokers elsewhere first. The maduro vs Connecticut comparison is a good read on why that Broadleaf wrapper smokes so dark, and the cigar strength guide helps you place it.
Bones is one of CAO's most approachable everyday maduros, and the Chicken Foot is the size most people start with. Log it and rate it in the Casa DNC app, then try the longer Blind Hughie toro when you've got more time.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
CAO Bones Chicken Foot — frequently asked
- Is the CAO Bones Chicken Foot a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the CAO Bones Chicken Foot?
- The CAO Bones Chicken Foot is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the CAO Bones Chicken Foot taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and earth, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the CAO Bones Chicken Foot?
- It pairs well with espresso and aged rum. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the CAO Bones Chicken Foot?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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