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CAO Pilon

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"Enjoying this one at lunchtime."

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"Splendide !"

Faisal says:

"Excellent "

Miguel says:

"Really good smoke perfect draw and a sharp burn"

Tayfun says:

"One more cup of coffee before I go"

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"A great quality cigar for a everyday burn "

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CAP Pilon is named after the "Pilón", in tobacco parlance, a stack of dried tobacco leaves that is created to begin the process of fermentation. Fermenting tobacco in a pilon is an old Cuban tradition that allows natural fermentation with maximum flavor and color. The makers of CAO have blended a cigar using a silky Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf that has been fermented in a pilon. The wrapper has a beautiful color and the cigar is woody, spicy and sweet.

Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength

Medium
Wrapper Color
Colorado Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Colorado maduro wrapper is milk chocolate brown.
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuadorian Habano wrapper has become one of the most used cigar wrappers in the market. Grown primarily by the Oliva family, this tobacco originated from Habano or H2000 seeds brought to Ecuador from Cuba. This leaf is rich and flavorful thanks to the temperate climate of Ecuador and the quality of its volcanic soil.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
General Cigars/ST Group
General Cigar Company manufactures premium cigars in several factories located in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Founded by Edgar Cullman, Sr. in 1960, the company experienced incredible success with their Macanudo brand. After a series of acquisitions throughout the years that made General Cigars one of the largest cigar manufacturers in the world, the company merged with Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) in 2010.

CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

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Churchill, Medium, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua

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Single	$9.99	$9.00	$0.99	45	In Stock Ships Today

CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

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Corona, Medium, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua

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CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

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Toro, Medium, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua

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Single	$10.49	$9.45	$1.04	45	In Stock Ships Today

CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

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Robusto, Medium, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua

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Box of 20	$193.80	$134.95 FREE SHIPPING	$58.85	670	In Stock Ships Today
Single	$9.69	$8.75	$0.94	40	In Stock Ships Today

CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

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Toro, Medium, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua

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Box of 20	$199.80	$139.95 FREE SHIPPING	$59.85	695	In Stock Ships Today
Single	$9.99	$9.00	$0.99	45	In Stock Ships Today

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CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS

OVERALL

4.34

109 reviews

How reviewers describe CAO Pilon

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smooth

mild

good flavor

favorite

mellow

full bodied

smooth flavor

good construction

easy

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good price

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Rated 3.9by 2,402 Aficionados

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Darryl F.04/13/2024About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Nice medium bodied cigar with notes of coffee.

JAO S.01/06/2024About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

Great cigar.

Frank B.12/26/2023About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

A tasty medium cigar.

Matt P.12/15/2023About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

Gave it another try, different size, better - great appearance and worth the price.

Michael B.07/25/2023About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Nice flavor with a mostly even burn (minor corrections). Draw was a bit tight, but loosened up towards the finish.

Brandon P.07/24/2023About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Anyone who’s asked me about this stick I just tell them one thing. Best enjoyed morning to the afternoon with a coffee. Enough said.

Ted J.07/13/2023About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

I've smoked these for years. Consistently good. AND, my wife likes them.

Rudy D.06/22/2023About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

My go to

William M.06/11/2023About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

The cigars in the box I received were dry and hard. I placed a couple in my humidor and they were slightly better.

ricardo m.05/28/2023About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Taste is great but cap split when i cut it..little dissapointed.

Luis S.05/20/2023About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Great cigar, beautifully crafted, with excellent performance in all aspects.

Frank W.03/29/2023About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

An enjoyable cigar that's definitely on the sweeter side.

Steve M.01/25/2023About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

Great everyday cigar. Smoke really well and tasty. Decided to try the box pressed version - while I like them - I will go back to the regular Churchill for next box.

Olenthy B.01/02/2023About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Even smoke all the way. Flavor lasts and does not taste harsh.

Larry B.12/14/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Simply outstanding cigar: flavor, draw, burn, just wonderful.

Michael H.12/07/2022About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

Very enjoyable cigar. Very good flavor profile with a little sweetness, nuts and earth.

John C.11/30/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Well made stick. very enjoyable smoke.

Steven G.10/14/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Nice mild smoke with hints of cedar and peanuts.

Philippe B.08/19/2022About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Excellent cigar.

Andrew C.08/16/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Pretty good stick

Victor B.08/09/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

To me the best smoke of them all

Al C.08/06/2022About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Excellent little cigar. Very tasty. Nice everyday option especially if you like CLE Prieto

Laurent S.06/30/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Très bien

Rudy D.06/20/2022About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

This CAO Pilon is an amazing smoke!

Ugur S.05/17/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

good

Ugur S.05/17/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

very good

Jeremy H.05/15/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

I agree with Manuel. This cigar is a real find. A very smoky salty and meaty pepper quality with an excellent draw and burn. Held its ash good too until the end when I caught one in my lap. For this stick I'll happily catch an ash in my lap every time.

Manuel H.05/13/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

WOW! Pleasantly surprised!! Definitely a cigar with bite and flavor. Burned GREAT!!! Highly recommend.

emade E.03/19/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Bon cigare

Melvin H.03/08/2022About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

very flavorful cigar, with hints of cocoa and pepper and maybe nuts, a very good smoke

Francisco T.03/07/2022About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

The perfect size for the pilon.

Faisal M.03/07/2022About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Excellent

sin s.01/25/2022About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

GOOD

sin s.12/24/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

it's good

Philippe B.12/22/2021About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

Very good cigar but the last third is a bit strong. Not a beginner cigar.

Yvan B.12/13/2021About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

For me is the best of the CAO pilon family

Tayfun K.11/22/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Very tasteful. Second to Brazil.

Ronald C.10/06/2021About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Average stick

Cesar R.09/22/2021About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

My go to cigar every morning with a cold brew

Curtis P.07/30/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

always a descent cigar

William M.07/27/2021About: CAO Pilon Toro Box-Pressed 6"1/4 * 54

A pefect size and a great tasting smoke!

WEIHUA C.07/10/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

taste great

August T.05/28/2021About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

Another wonderful, I love every facet of this cigar.

Kerrie S.05/08/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Will buy again

Jim E.05/07/2021About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

CAO is my go to and wanted to try this one that I had not had before, good stick

Charles B.04/14/2021About: CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60

This CAO Pilon Gigante 6" * 60, Single is a gem. I like a larger cigar and this fits in with my favorites. There's a spicy, woody, caramel richness that lasts from the first puff to the second.

03/31/2021About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Very enjoyable. Mild tasting cigar. Good burn and draw.

Mori D.03/15/2021About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Solid cigar for the price.

Sam H.12/28/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

This was a great smoke!!! Enjoyed every minute of it.

Pat12/25/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Med-full cigar with a little kick

Frédéric L.11/12/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

I'm really happy with this box. This Cao is one of my favorite stick. I will just let them for few weeks in my humidor before smoking.

Lee E.10/04/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Medium bodied and has some nuttiness and spice, along with a touch of cedar.

Chris M.09/27/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Nice flavors and aromatics especially in the first third. Draw took a little effort and the construction was a bit loose but that wouldn't stop me from smoking another. Worth trying.

Steve M.09/18/2020About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

I had only ever smoked shorter Pilon's. There were my 1st Churchill size. Loved it. Gonna be the size I order from now or. Smokes perfectly. Great flavor.

justin s.08/24/2020About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Solid

Jaime V.08/21/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

One of the better CAOs

joshua n.05/04/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Great

Jacob L.01/17/2020About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Dog rocket of a cigar. Firm pack, bad draw. had to use perfecdraw. Burned too hot and flavours were ruined. Bad burn. Wouldn't stay lit. Can't recommend.

Michael H.12/15/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Love this cigar. If you like the leathery profile this one has it! Tons of flavor and great construction.

Joseph M.12/13/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

This has been a go to stick for me for many years. One of my favorites of the CAO line. Smells fantastic taste like leather. Love it!

peter r.11/16/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Ok for what you pay. Did not like the first 3rd. Gets better as you smoke into 2nd and final 3rd. Quite a few burn touch-ups, which was annoying. My palette is evolving and this cigar no longer tickles my taste buds.

Guy N.09/06/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

My order of singles came in and I had to try Pilon first. Nice spice and wood taste. Burns well and good price for a rating of 90 cigar luv it.

John K.08/02/2019About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

One of the worst cigars I have ever smoked. Terrible burn and draw. Sent remainder back for refund.

Edwin R.07/02/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

CAO has a great price-quality balance and they did not disappoint with this one!

Lar B.05/13/2019About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Wrapper extremely thin, fell apart and could not draw. Don't waste your money.

Felix G.04/12/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

I went out on a whim purchasing this cigar and to my suprise its a pretty good cheap stick. I will definitely be buying more of these

Wade B.03/25/2019About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Great smoke for the price! Burns good, nice draw and a smooth balanced flavor.

Lin J.02/14/2019About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Nice

Rudy D.01/28/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

My favorite CAO. Beautiful notes of many spices inside

Vince R.01/16/2019About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Nice smoke. Will be buying again. CAO can’t go wrong

Devin C.12/22/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

This was a gift and caught me by a surprise. From first puff to the end it had an even and consistent burn. Smooth flavors. It has a home in my humidor

Lin J.11/17/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

nice

Doug De Leo08/27/2018About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Very good cigar

Jason H.07/18/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Great cigar, will buy again.

WALTER K.07/12/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Long smoking small cigar. My 4th box purchased. Very good

Andrew H.06/30/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Fantastic for the price

Adam G.06/25/2018About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Great smoke, great value!

matt b.06/19/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

You can never go wrong with CAO

mark g.05/15/2018About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

GOOD SMOKE, DRAWS WELL, BURNS WELL NICE ASH.

Carmela 03/29/2018About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Great cigar!

Nicholas T.01/12/2018About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Great cigar, I'll definitely order this one again!

Giuseppe P.01/03/2018About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

GREAT CIGAR. ONE OF THE BEST FROM CAO IN MY OPINIÓN

Steve B.12/15/2017About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

love these

Jon C.11/08/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Pretty decent burn/draw. I got mostly earth and leathery flavors with a little pepper. Not my favorite.

Daniel H.08/09/2017About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

One of my favorites. I also purchased a Churchill that was excellent as well

Daniel H.08/09/2017About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Excellent stick even burn

John S.08/01/2017About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

I have not been a huge fan of CAO in the past. I thought their offerings were good but nothing that really wowed me. This cigar has changed that for me. On a fluke, I tried one. Man oh man this cigar is really, really good! Creamy, leathery, almonds, dark roast coffee flavors! Rolled well, and burns well. This cigar is fantastic!

Dominic A.07/15/2017About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

A very nice cigar

John K.07/09/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

What a great cigar for the price! Nice even burn and excellent flavor in the medium range. I'll be keeping a couple of these on hand. Another winner from CAO.

ross t.05/02/2017About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

This is a great smoke at an even better price point.

Edgar B.04/30/2017About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

mis body incense smell good cigar for the price

Grant H.04/25/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

I purchased two of these smoke. First one didn't burn so well. Had to light it to many times; almost gave up. But I didn't and glad I stuck with it. Very, very nice, smooth and tasteful. The second one burnt very well. Would indeed smoke this one again.

ted y.04/03/2017About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

What an awesome cigar! Have to admit I've really never been much of a CAO fan but the Pilon and Amazon are by far two of my all time favourites! A box of the Pilon for under $100! Are you kidding me? Awesome deal... this is one stick I won't be sharing with my buddies.

Christopher Y.03/24/2017About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Very nice strong medium strength cigar. Excellent stick that will not dissapoint!

Jean Paul D.03/09/2017About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Very surprised by this cigar. I enjoyed quite a lot, until the last inch or so, the taste became a bit too bitter.

Trevor M.03/05/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

I love these cigars, value for money they are outstanding. I will definately be buying more.

Mark B.02/15/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Wow! Really an excellent stick! Coffee and wood notes with a hint of orange? rind. I love this cigar.

Saad S.02/11/2017About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Great!

Robin C.11/28/2016About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

excellent

Roberto J R.09/16/2016About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Very good for the price. Better than I expectrd

Larry k.09/04/2016About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Nice simple unpretentious cigar very mild notes of oak and leather this stick did not burn evenly but was a tasty afternoon smoke

Stephen B.08/28/2016About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Love these. 8th box I've purchased this year. A humidor staple.

Vito D.07/07/2016About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Taste great!

Glen A.06/23/2016About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

Not as expected, but still a really good cigar for the price.

rob m.06/15/2016About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Enjoyed this one right up till the last third when it started to get soft and a little bitter. First two thirds were excellent with plenty of smoke and a good mild flavor.

Lord P.04/14/2016About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

I don't know anything about aging tobacco, but whatever they did with this cigar seems to have worked. It had rich medium bodied leathery flavors with a subtle floral sweetness in the background. The burn wasn't perfect, but it wasn't a problem either. My one complaint would be that the draw was right on the borderline of "too firm". It was still smokeable, but it really took a lot of effort to get it to breathe, and if you put it down for even a minute, it threatened to die out completely. Pairing notes: Try it with a Manhattan, but be sure your drink is ready before you light the cigar.

Richard R.01/26/2016About: CAO Pilon Corona Box-Pressed 5"1/2 * 44

Great cigar for the price. It has great ratings on cigar aficionados magazine

Shelly K.09/25/2015About: CAO Pilon Churchill 7" * 49

The new CAO Pilon immediately caught my attention as I was very curious as to the way the wrapper was fermented -- in a round pilon -- circular stacking which dates way back! This process takes almost double the time as other fermentation processes. This cigar was a long time coming! The cigar starts off creamy, sweet and woody. There is a slight lingering of pepper notes. A bit further into the first third, a really nice almost spice develops and continues with a slight spice and woodiness--nice medium smoke. The middle third is creamy and woody also but somewhat of a fruity note appears. The Pilon is still creamy and smooth into the last third with the spice disappearing. Overall, this cigar was very enjoyable and not overpowering The burn and draw were perfect the entire smoke. Definitely a cigar worth trying with a great price point. Perfect cigar for a staple rotation in the humidor This cigar can be smoked any time day or night.

Jeffrey M.09/19/2015About: CAO Pilon Robusto 5" * 52

Just a flat out great looking and tasting cigar. Add in the price point and CAO has a winner in my book. Great even burn, lots of smoke, very tasty. Good any time medium smoke.

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