Flathead by CAO
Inspired by the raw power and rebellious spirit of American muscle cars and hot rod culture, the Flathead line from CAO is a tribute to all things high-octane. Every detail, from the box-pressed shape with a flat, engine-block-style head to the vitola names like “Camshaft” and “Big Block,” is designed to evoke the garage. This full-bodied cigar is a powerhouse of flavor, built around a rugged Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a blend of rich Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Here at Stixx Cigar House, we’ve got the horsepower you’re looking for with the CAO Flathead line. Choose your engine, from the compact V554 Camshaft to the powerful V660 Carb and the massive V770 Big Block. Each one delivers a bold, full-bodied, and complex smoking experience, firing on all cylinders with rich notes of dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper, and leather.
Explore our collection below and find the Flathead experience that speaks to you.
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The CAO Flathead V554 Camshaft cigar is known for its bold and complex flavor profile. It offers notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper, with a hint of molasses sweetness. The cigar is also described as having a creamy texture and hints of earth, leather, and spice. Other noted notes of a sweet, raisin-like flavor and a tea-like finish.
Pairing Suggestions
Coffee: Black bold coffee, espresso.
Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks like Pepsi and Coke, Iced teas.
Beer: Lager, darker Ales and IPA’s.
Spirits: Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, well aged highland scotch, whisky, bourbon, dark spicy rum. Spiced rum and coke will set this small but tough guy off…
Wine: Red wines with complexity like Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Malbec.The El Rey Del Mundo Robusto Larga Oscuro offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience with rich, complex flavors. Initially, expect notes of sweet spice, leather, and black peppercorn. Mid-way, creamy, toasty woodiness emerges, enhancing the spice, and the final third brings espresso and cinnamon bark flavors, maintaining a smooth and enjoyable finish.
Pairing Suggestions
Coffee: Coffee black or with a hint of cream and sugar, lattes, espresso.
Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks like Pepsi and Coke, spiced teas.
Beer: Pilsner, lager, ales, IPA’s, hard ciders and seltzers.
Spirits: Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, whisky, smoky aged bourbon, Highland single malt scotch, dark rum.
Wine: Red wines with complexity like Cabernet, Pinot Noir and peppery malbec.
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The CAO Flathead V660 Carb is a full-bodied, box-pressed cigar known for its bold flavors and unique shape inspired by classic American muscle cars. It offers a complex smoking experience with notes of chocolate, sweetness, pepper, leather, and a rich earthiness. Some other subtle notes are hints of ripe fruit, molasses, and espresso.
Pairing Suggestions
Coffee: Black bold coffee, espresso.
Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks like Pepsi and Coke, Iced teas.
Beer: Lager, darker Ales and IPA’s.
Spirits: Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, well aged highland scotch, whisky, bourbon, dark spicy rum. An old fashioned will be just fine with this classic ride.
Wine: Red wines with complexity like Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Malbec
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The CAO Flathead V770 Big Block is a full-bodied cigar with rich and complex flavors. It starts with earthy, peppery notes, transitioning into dark chocolate, espresso, and leather, complemented by a subtle sweetness. The larger size of the cigar allows for a more gradual release of flavors and a smoother, more consistent smoke. Buckle-up, this cigar is going to take you on a long ride…
Pairing Suggestions
Coffee: Black bold coffee, espresso.
Soft Drinks: Darker soft drinks like Pepsi and Coke, Iced teas.
Beer: Lager, darker Ales and IPA’s.
Spirits: Reposado and Anejo Tequilas, well aged highland scotch, whisky, bourbon, dark spicy rum. Enjoy this long ride with a large, cold long island iced tea.
Wine: Red wines with complexity like Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Malbec.