A Pilón is a stack of leaves that ferments the tobacco to maximize the flavor and color. That technique takes center stage in CAO Pilón. The practice of pilón fermentation was abandoned nearly half a century ago in favor of less time-consuming methods. Still, CAO chose to use this method because it really delivers when it comes to flavor. It also reduces the ammonia and sugar content of the wrapper leaf, to improve
burning and combustibility.

CAO Pilón is the brainchild of Agustin Garcia and Rick Rodriquez. They have experimented with pilón fermentation for several years. It’s a very labor-intensive process and they took all the time they needed to perfect it. This fermentation technique does such incredible things to the tobacco, but only when they were sure it was the right time to create a line around

Item Name: CAO Pilón Toro 20 WB INT

Content: 20

Format: Toro

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Comment: Bestseller

Duration: 75 Min.

Strength: Medium/Full

Length: 152mm (6in)

Diameter: 23mm

Ring Gauge: 58