CAO Consigliere Associate

The Consigliere is CAO's mob-themed blend, and the Associate is its robusto — a 5 x 52 dressed in a dark, toothy Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. Underneath sits a Honduran binder and a multi-country filler drawn from Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, for a smoke with plenty of character.

What it tastes like

Expect cocoa and earth up front, with leather and coffee filling in and a gentle pepper on the finish. The Mata Fina wrapper gives it a dark, slightly sweet edge, and the overall body lands at a smooth medium — bold in flavor without being heavy on strength. That makes the Associate an easy cigar to enjoy on a weeknight.

It's a good pick if you want maduro-style flavor at a relaxed strength level. The maduro vs Connecticut comparison is worth a read on what a dark Brazilian wrapper brings, and the cigar strength guide helps if you're calibrating.

Consigliere has been part of CAO's lineup for years and remains a flavorful, fairly priced everyday option. Add the Associate to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app, then step up to the long Boss torpedo when you want more time with the blend.