CAO Gold Vintage Crémant

The Gold Vintage is CAO's smooth, creamy, easygoing blend — the one you reach for in the morning or hand to someone newer to cigars. The Crémant is its toro, a 6 x 52 wrapped in a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut shade leaf over Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco.

What it tastes like

It opens with thick, white, creamy smoke and runs through cedar and earth, with a gentle sweetness — think honey — and just a whisper of white pepper to keep it lively. Nothing here is loud; it's all about balance and an approachable, satisfying medium body that won't overwhelm.

That's exactly what makes it such a good starting point. If you're new to cigars, this is a forgiving, flavorful smoke that teaches you what a Connecticut wrapper is all about. Pair it with a maduro vs Connecticut read to see how this lighter style compares to the darker end of the spectrum, and if you're brand new, the how to cut a cigar guide covers the basics before you light up.

CAO Gold has been a go-to mellow option for years, and the Crémant toro is a great everyday version of it. Add it to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app so you can track your mild-medium favorites in one place.