CAO · Consigliere
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The CAO Consigliere Boss is a 7 x 56 torpedo in Brazilian Mata Fina, a long, smooth medium smoke with cocoa, leather, coffee and cedar.
The short answer
The CAO Consigliere Boss is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke — a Nicaragua torpedo with a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. Expect cocoa, earth, and leather.
The verdict
The CAO Consigliere Boss is a balanced, medium-bodied smoke from CAO's Consigliere line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) torpedo wrapped in Brazilian Mata Fina at 7 in × 56.
On the palate, expect cocoa, earth, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with black coffee and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, this is a safe, enjoyable pick.
The Boss is the big torpedo in CAO's Consigliere line — a 7 x 56 with a tapered head and that dark, toothy Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. It's the size to reach for when you want the blend's flavor to stretch out over a long, leisurely smoke. Inside it's a Honduran binder with Colombian, Dominican and Nicaraguan filler.
What it tastes like
Cocoa and earth lead, with leather, coffee and a touch of cedar developing as you go. The torpedo head focuses the smoke and gives a slightly more concentrated draw, while the long format lets the medium-bodied profile evolve gradually. It's flavorful and dark-tasting without piling on strength, which makes it a relaxing choice.
This is a good cigar for an unhurried evening when you want something with character but not a heavy hit. New to figured shapes like the torpedo? The how to cut a cigar guide covers how to open that tapered head cleanly.
Consigliere remains one of CAO's steady, well-priced blends, and the Boss is its showpiece size. Save it to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app, or grab the shorter Associate robusto when time is tighter.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
CAO Consigliere Boss — frequently asked
- Is the CAO Consigliere Boss a good cigar for beginners?
- It's a good next step. Medium-bodied cigars are fine once you've enjoyed a few milder ones and want more flavor and depth.
- How strong is the CAO Consigliere Boss?
- The CAO Consigliere Boss is Medium-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 Consigliere Boss taste like?
- Expect cocoa, earth, and leather, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the CAO Consigliere Boss?
- It pairs well with black coffee and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium body.
- How long does it take to smoke the CAO Consigliere Boss?
- Plan on about 85 minutes for the torpedo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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