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CAO Flathead V660 Carb vs Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande

How do CAO Flathead V660 Carb and Cohiba Macassar Toro Grandestack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The CAO Flathead V660 Carb and Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Connecticut Habano
Binder
Connecticut Habano
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Dominican & Nicaraguan
Vitola
Box-Pressed Gordo
Toro Grande
Size
6 in × 60
6 in × 52
Rating
95/100 · 2015
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Flavor
CocoaCoffeePepperEarthCedar
CocoaEspressoCedarSweet oakDark fruit

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
CAO Flathead V660 Carb carries the published pedigree (95 points from the critics).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose CAO Flathead V660 Carb if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See CAO Flathead V660 Carb →

Choose Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande →

CAO Flathead V660 Carb vs Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande — FAQ

Is the CAO Flathead V660 Carb or the Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The CAO Flathead V660 Carb brings cocoa and coffee, the Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande cocoa and espresso.
What's the difference between the CAO Flathead V660 Carb and the Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande?
The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; the Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Habano wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the CAO Flathead V660 Carb or the Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande?
CAO Flathead V660 Carb: Cigar Aficionado 95/100. Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande: no published critic score yet.