CAO Amazon Basin Toro

Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 52
Flavour: Medium to Full
Vitola: Toro
Smoking Time: 75 Mins

Rating by Surrey Cigars - 97/100

CAO Amazon Basin Toro – One of the World's Most Unique Cigars

The CAO Amazon Basin Toro is one of the most distinctive and sought-after cigars in modern cigar making. Produced in limited quantities and released only when sufficient tobacco is available, this extraordinary blend showcases rare tobaccos harvested from the remote Amazon rainforest, creating a smoking experience unlike any other.

At the heart of the blend is the legendary Bragança tobacco, a rare leaf grown deep within the Amazon Basin. Harvested only once every three years, this unique tobacco is cultivated using traditional methods passed down through generations and contributes a flavour profile that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Combined with carefully selected tobaccos from Nicaragua, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, the result is a cigar of remarkable complexity and character.

The Amazon Basin Toro opens with rich earthiness and natural sweetness before developing layers of cedar, roasted nuts, cocoa, espresso and exotic spice. As the cigar progresses, subtle herbal and woody notes emerge, creating a flavour journey that evolves throughout the smoke. The 52 ring gauge and Toro format allow the blend to unfold gradually, delivering a cool draw and exceptional balance from start to finish.

Presented with its distinctive tobacco band wrapped around the foot, the CAO Amazon Basin Toro is instantly recognisable and highly collectable. Limited production and exceptional flavour have earned it a loyal following among enthusiasts worldwide.

A Rare Tobacco Legacy

CAO's Amazon Basin project celebrates one of the world's most unusual tobacco-growing regions. The Bragança tobacco used within the blend is cultivated along the banks of the Amazon River, where nutrient-rich soils and a unique climate contribute to its unmistakable character. Because production is so limited, each release is eagerly anticipated by cigar smokers and collectors alike.

For those seeking something truly different from the ordinary, the CAO Amazon Basin Toro delivers a memorable smoking experience that combines rarity, craftsmanship and flavour in equal measure.