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New WorldExperiencedCAO Flathead V770 Big Block
The CAO Flathead V770 Big Block is a massive 7 x 70 box press in dark Connecticut Broadleaf — a slow, cocoa-and-coffee marathon with balanced muscle-car flavor.
The short answer
The CAO Flathead V770 Big Block is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic box-pressed gordo with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar.
The verdict
The CAO Flathead V770 Big Block is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from CAO's Flathead line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) box-pressed gordo wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 7 in × 70.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 90 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with black coffee and porter. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
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.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
CAO Flathead V770 Big Block — frequently asked
- Is the CAO Flathead V770 Big Block 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 Flathead V770 Big Block?
- The CAO Flathead V770 Big Block 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 Flathead V770 Big Block taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the CAO Flathead V770 Big Block?
- It pairs well with black coffee and porter. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the CAO Flathead V770 Big Block?
- Plan on about 90 minutes for the box-pressed gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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