The new CAO Flathead V23 release is inspired by the famous car race 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place in France.
“The new CAO V23 celebrates 100 years of Le Mans and the American muscle car that took the racing world by storm. V23 has the large-ring, box-pressed, full-bodied attributes of its predecessor blends, and that’s where the similarities end. This smoke is about power, for sure, but it’s more about power and finesse. Just as a legendary racecar like the GT40 MK1 had substance and style, so does V23. This is a cigar lover’s cigar because it’s got body and nuance and is a true pleasure to smoke. We’re excited to share V23 with the fans of CAO”, said Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager for CAO, in a press release.
The V23 comes in a 60 x 152 mm (6″) box-pressed Gordo size, and the blend is made up of a Honduran wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Honduran and Nicaraguan filler. Retail price is set at $13.99 per cigar, and they are planned to head to retailers on September 1.