CAO Black
(2.54)
CAO Black is a unique aromatic blend. The tobacco has a rich and tangy raspberry note, with a subtle undercurrent of creamy vanilla and cocoa, giving it a sweet and smooth flavor. Best of all, it's one of the most gentle smoking blends you're likely to try. For a bite free, blend with a great aroma, you've got to try CAO Black.
Details
| Brand | CAO |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Raspberry, Vanilla |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.54 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 24 of 24 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2015 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Cao Black is a fruity desert tobacco. After having a half-tin, here are my notes:
No tongue bite. Mellow, girlfriend-approved room note. For me, the tin note smelled too strong of raspberries. This will prevent me from buying Cao Black again, although those who like cherry-type tobaccos may find the fruity note pleasurable. My tin needed to be dried for a full day. The smoke was surprisingly more pleasant than the tin note, as the raspberry aroma, while noticeable, wasn't overpowering and eventually gave way to a cocoa flavor. What I liked best about the blend was that it burned cooler than I expected. The nicotine buzz was also nice and mild. I had anxiety the fruity notes would stain my bowl, but thus far, this hasn't happened.
No tongue bite. Mellow, girlfriend-approved room note. For me, the tin note smelled too strong of raspberries. This will prevent me from buying Cao Black again, although those who like cherry-type tobaccos may find the fruity note pleasurable. My tin needed to be dried for a full day. The smoke was surprisingly more pleasant than the tin note, as the raspberry aroma, while noticeable, wasn't overpowering and eventually gave way to a cocoa flavor. What I liked best about the blend was that it burned cooler than I expected. The nicotine buzz was also nice and mild. I had anxiety the fruity notes would stain my bowl, but thus far, this hasn't happened.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Kinsale
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh tin dried for a full day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
The can of tobacco I got was pretty moist so it may need some additional time to dry. I agree with some of the other reviews that Eileens dream is a much better blend, as I couldnt taste any of the rasberry or coco taste so much. Ill give it another shot in a briar pipe and see how that goes.
Pipe Used:
Mo Meerschaum Mini
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2020 | Very Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
I had never tried this one so I picked up a tin when traveling on business to smoke in my trusty cob that I carried with me.
The tin note matches the description of berry, vanilla, cocoa. The tobacco was really moist. I laid some out on a paper towel before dinner and smoked it later that evening. Packing once a little drier was easy. Lighting was quick.
The berry vanilla roomnote is like a bathroom spray or air freshener. It lingers and will get compliments from others. The tobacco taste was not that strong, but it was all flavor and none of the tobacco under it. It made for an ok smoke around others as no one complained about me having a couple of bowls during the evening.
At the end of the trip, my poor legend cob was ghosted and I had 2/3 of a tin left, but instead of bringing it home I just chucked it before packing for the flight as it was not something I'd see myself smoking again.
The tin note matches the description of berry, vanilla, cocoa. The tobacco was really moist. I laid some out on a paper towel before dinner and smoked it later that evening. Packing once a little drier was easy. Lighting was quick.
The berry vanilla roomnote is like a bathroom spray or air freshener. It lingers and will get compliments from others. The tobacco taste was not that strong, but it was all flavor and none of the tobacco under it. It made for an ok smoke around others as no one complained about me having a couple of bowls during the evening.
At the end of the trip, my poor legend cob was ghosted and I had 2/3 of a tin left, but instead of bringing it home I just chucked it before packing for the flight as it was not something I'd see myself smoking again.
Pipe Used:
Cob - sacraficed
PurchasedFrom:
B&M when travelling
Age When Smoked:
new from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 01, 2016 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Pleasant |
My first CAO pipe tobacco. I like this better than their cigar offerings. 3 stars immediately for its description being super accurate. No bite, no goop, no ghosting. Easy to smoke once dried for at least 3 days. The raspberry flavor is there, for a day, then it dissipates. Very enjoyable when it was there, but you must let this dry for a long while, otherwise it will never stay lit. Catch 22. The remaining flavor is indeed creamy, not so much cocoa, but definitely a little vanilla. So no 4 stars because the nice raspberry flavor went away too quickly, but a solid 3 stars and a recommendation because I smoked the whole tin in record time without really intending to.
EDIT 11/9/16: I have to take a star away. I really miss the raspberry flavor that disappeared for the majority of the time I had this tobacco. The remaining flavor is cheap. It does not last long after about 2 weeks in a pouch. AND, I thought I detected a slight ghosting of a couple of pipes from this tobacco.
EDIT 11/9/16: I have to take a star away. I really miss the raspberry flavor that disappeared for the majority of the time I had this tobacco. The remaining flavor is cheap. It does not last long after about 2 weeks in a pouch. AND, I thought I detected a slight ghosting of a couple of pipes from this tobacco.
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