CAO Flathead V770 Big Block

The V770 Big Block is exactly what its name promises — a giant 7 x 70 box press, the biggest engine in CAO's Flathead lineup. This is a commitment cigar, a two-hour-plus marathon in dark Connecticut Broadleaf over a Connecticut Habano binder and the line's Nicaraguan-Dominican filler.

What it tastes like

The huge ring gauge makes this the smoothest, most balanced expression of the Flathead blend. Cocoa and coffee anchor the profile, with cedar, earth and a peppery edge layered in. Because all that tobacco burns slowly, the smoke stays cool and lets the flavors unfold at a leisurely pace — never rushed, never hot.

It's still medium-full in body, but the format softens the edges, so it ends up being a relaxing big-ring smoke for an afternoon when you've got nowhere to be. If you're new to cigars this size, a proper cut matters more than usual on a 70 ring gauge, and the cigar strength guide helps set expectations.

The Big Block is the showpiece of the Flathead line — as much a statement as a smoke. Add it to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app, or drop down to the more manageable V660 Carb for a shorter session.