CAO Pilon Corona Cigar – Single

The CAO Pilon Corona Cigar utilizes a historic pilón fermentation process, where tobacco leaves are stacked to generate heat through pressure and moisture. This method reduces ammonia and sugar content, improving combustion. The smaller, round pilón design extends fermentation time compared to modern rectangular versions, contributing to the cigar’s refined profile.

Construction and Blend

Measuring 5½ x 44, the CAO Pilon Corona features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with a smooth texture. The blend combines Nicaraguan and Honduran filler tobaccos with a Honduran binder. This configuration creates a medium-bodied smoke characterized by balanced combustion and structural consistency.

Flavor Profile

The initial notes of cedar, earth, and leather transition into layered flavors of black pepper, coffee, and subtle sweetness. Specific detectable elements include:

• Oak and woodsy undertones
• Spice accents
• Creamy texture
• Caramelized sugar hints

Smoking Experience

The CAO Pilon Corona Cigar maintains an even burn with firm ash retention. Its open draw and smoke density cater to both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers. The blend’s Nicaraguan and Honduran tobacco integration ensures consistent flavor delivery from cap to foot.

This release revives the pilón technique documented by Eduardo Fernández García and Francisco E. Rodríguez in 1960s Honduras. General Cigar Co. highlights the method’s trade-offs: extended fermentation timelines offset by reduced harshness compounds.