CAO Amazon Basin’s Anticipated 2024 Return

General Cigar Co. has announced the return of the CAO Amazon Basin for 2024, marking its first shipment since January 2022. This unique 6 x 52 toro features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and a blend of fillers from Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic.

The standout Brazilian Bragança tobacco, harvested only every three years, undergoes a traditional six-month aging process before making its journey out of the rainforest.

With a slight production decrease from 2022, the rarity of this blend is reflected in its price of $14.29 per cigar. Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager for CAO, highlights the blend’s scarcity and unique smoking experience, advising enthusiasts to act quickly.

Matthias Clock: Brand evangelist, digital marketer, cigar and spirits expert specializing in consumer tasting and educational events. Matthias made the long trek from his hometown of Portland, Oregon to New York City in 2007, and in nine years has hosted more than 120 events and helped promote and launch dozens of cigar and whiskey brands in the U.S. In 2016, he joined the Cigar Journal Tasting Panel, blind-reviewing pre and new release cigars.