CAO: Cameroon Perfecto Cigars

Named for founder Cano Aret Ozgener's initials, CAO originally focused on quality meerschaum pipes, fulfilling a passion Ozgener had formed early in life while growing up in Turkey. Eventually his love for pipes and pipe tobacco expanded to cigars, and in the 1990s, CAO launched their first cigar line. Since then, they've become a household name in humidor worldwide, with a diverse portfolio catering to an array of flavor preferences.

The Cameroon cigar debuted in 1998 to celebrate CAO's 30th anniversary as a company. Crafted in Nicaragua, this cigar juxtaposes a Cameroonian wrapper around Nicaraguan binder and fillers, offering a mild- to medium-bodied smoking experience that contrasts notes of cedar, nuts, and toast against hints of coffee and peppery spice.