The CAO Arcana Series has made a name for itself by challenging convention and pushing the boundaries of tobacco blending. Its latest limited-edition release, CAO Stokk, continues this rebellious legacy with a truly unprecedented collaboration. Created in partnership with Denmark’s legendary pipe tobacco artisans, Peter Stokkebye, CAO Stokk delivers a smoking experience that is as unexpected as it is unforgettable.
CAO Stokk begins with Dominican Andullo tobacco—a dense, fermented leaf aged using an old-world method that yields incredible depth, richness, and earthy power. This is not your average Dominican filler; it’s a throwback to the heritage of tobacco itself. The smoke opens with deep notes of leather and cocoa, offering a robust and refined introduction that invites you to settle in. The US Broadleaf wrapper provides a naturally oily, toothy exterior that enhances the blend’s complexity, while a Nicaraguan binder keeps the whole composition balanced.
But halfway through, CAO Stokk does something few cigars dare: it changes course entirely. Suddenly, the flavor profile pivots—Latakia enters the chat. A fire-cured tobacco typically found in traditional pipe blends, Cyprian Latakia adds a wave of smoky, peaty intensity, not unlike a fine Islay Scotch. The result? A luxurious, two-part tasting experience that bridges the worlds of premium cigars and classic pipe tobacco in one bold stroke.
CAO Stokk: The Craft Behind the Collaboration
The idea for CAO Stokk was born from a creative collision between two titans in tobacco: CAO and the Stokkebye family of Denmark. Known for their generations-long mastery of pipe tobacco, the Stokkebyes bring an unmatched level of heritage and expertise to the blend. For CAO, already renowned for their willingness to push past the norm, this partnership offered a rare opportunity to create a cigar that truly lives at the intersection of two old-world crafts.
This isn’t just a gimmick. The inclusion of fire-cured Latakia is a calculated move—intensely aromatic and deeply smoky, it transforms the back half of the cigar into a bold meditation on the pipe-smoking tradition. The Latakia melds seamlessly with the Dominican Andullo and Honduran fillers, creating a finish that’s both daring and deeply satisfying.
Pair CAO Stokk with an espresso to highlight its earthy beginning, a single malt Scotch to match its smoky crescendo, or even a bold Cabernet Sauvignon to complement the richness throughout. The medium-bodied strength keeps it approachable, while the complexity rewards experienced palates.
Released as a limited edition within the Arcana Series, CAO Stokk is both a conversation piece and a collector’s item—an experimental blend that dares you to rethink everything you know about cigar construction and flavor evolution.
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