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CAO Surplus Shade Cigars

4.09 · 7 reviews·More from CAO →

The CAO Surplus Shade features long-filler Dominican tobacco under a Connecticut wrapper, producing a creamy, mellow style at an everyday price. It’s complemented by the Maduro, which brings a darker edge, and the Sweet, which adds a flavored cap for variety. As part of the largest non-Cuban cigar entity, CAO uses its resources to deliver dependable quality in a budget-friendly format.

StrengthMild
WrapperClaro
Binder / FillerEcuador Sumatra / Dominican Republic Olor
Made inHonduras
Rolled byLa Flor de Copan
Sizes3 vitolas · from $49.95
Wrapper colorClaro

How aficionados describe it

sweetcoffee

All sizes

CAO Surplus Shade Gigante 6" * 60

3.75(4)
PackagingMSRPOur priceYou saveSmoke ringsAvailabilityQtyAdd to cart
Bundle of 25$79.75$63.95$79.75$15.80315Smoke Rings are the reward points you earn on every purchase — 5 rings per dollar, more as a Gold or Platinum member — and on every review of a cigar you bought from us. Redeem them any time in your account for premium cigars and accessories.How the program works →In stockShips tomorrow ·

CAO Surplus Shade Robusto 5" * 50

4.30(2)
PackagingMSRPOur priceYou saveSmoke ringsAvailabilityQtyAdd to cart
Bundle of 25$62.25$49.95$62.25$12.30245Smoke Rings are the reward points you earn on every purchase — 5 rings per dollar, more as a Gold or Platinum member — and on every review of a cigar you bought from us. Redeem them any time in your account for premium cigars and accessories.How the program works →In stockShips tomorrow ·

CAO Surplus Shade Toro 6" * 50

5.00(1)
PackagingMSRPOur priceYou saveSmoke ringsAvailabilityQtyAdd to cart
Bundle of 25$67.25$53.95$67.25$13.30265Smoke Rings are the reward points you earn on every purchase — 5 rings per dollar, more as a Gold or Platinum member — and on every review of a cigar you bought from us. Redeem them any time in your account for premium cigars and accessories.How the program works →BackorderShips 11/12 - 11/14

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CAO Surplus Shade Toro 6" * 50 — Bundle of 25

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Reviews across all sizes

4.097 reviews

By criteria

  • Draw4.0
  • Appearance4.6
  • Burn3.9
  • Aroma4.3
  • Taste3.7

By stars

Lance Courtier · Gigante · Wed Nov 04

I didn't know what to expect but I took a chance and purchased a bundle. I'm quite pleased that I did! Mellow and smooth, morning or any time smoke. I will definitely purchase again!

Mark Lowery · Gigante · Fri Jun 26

This is the worst cigar I have ever ordered from Neptune. Most cigars in the bundle had a very uneven burn and at times would not stay lit due to hard areas. Very poor quality...even for a cheap cigar.

glory ming Tsai · Robusto · Mon Mar 09

The peppery flavor was moderate, but some of them were a bit dry, with the skin cracked.

Eric Valiante · Gigante · Thu Feb 12

CAO's every day, cheap cigar. Good for hardworking or giving them to your friends.

MP · Robusto · Thu Jan 15

Best bang for the buck.

Blake Grimsley · Gigante · Sun Jan 04

Great everyday smoke. My favorites out of the surplus groups.

Chris Comilla · Toro · Thu Oct 23

Great cigar for the price