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The CAO Outpost Volume 1 Sampler is a limited-edition collection that exhibits some of CAO’s staple products. Headlining the pack is the highly sought-after Amazon Basin Orellana, crafted with rare Brazilian tobaccos from the heart of the rainforest and known for its earthy, spicy profile and rustic presentation. The sampler also includes standout blends like the bold BX3, the patriotic CAO America, the smooth Gold Torpedo, and the box-pressed Pilon, all in Toro formats, delivering a world tour of flavors.

This must-have sampler comes with five (5) toro (6"1/2*52) size cigars of the highly rated Rocky Patel A.L.R. Second Edition. Share them with friends or enjoy each cigar over time. The A.L.R. Second Edition is a medium-strength cigar with noticeable notes of spice, chocolate, coconut, and sweetness. Its Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper cloaks a Honduran binder and Hondurans and Nicaraguan long-filler leaves. To develop the blend's delicious flavor profile, the cigars were allowed to age for two years in a closely monitored climate controlled aging room. The cigars are handmade in Nicaragua. The Rocky Patel A.L.R. Second Edition was awarded #4 spot in Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigars of the Year for 2023 with a 96 rating. It also was awarded the #5 spot in 2019.