CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo 2026
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What is this product?
The CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo is a limited-edition release that takes the celebrated Amazon Basin blend and adds two additional years of aging in Spanish cedar-lined rooms. Rolled in 2024 and released in October 2026, this 6 x 52 Toro showcases Brazilian Bragança tobacco—a rare leaf harvested only once every three years from the remote Amazon rainforest and fermented in traditional rope-like "carottes." The blend features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and a multinational filler of Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, and Dominican tobaccos. Medium to full in body, the cigar is finished with a distinctive twisted tobacco-leaf band in place of the traditional paper ring.
Why this product?
The Amazon Basin series has earned a loyal following for delivering something genuinely different, and the Extra Añejo takes that distinctive profile even further. Two additional years of rest allow the tobaccos to marry and integrate more completely, creating a refined and complex expression of the blend. Expect layers of earth, cocoa, coffee, fruit, cedar, and subtle white pepper—flavors that reflect both the unusual sourcing and the extended maturation process.
Because Bragança tobacco is produced in limited quantities and Amazon Basin releases traditionally generate considerable interest, this is a cigar worth considering when available rather than assuming it will remain in stock.
Who can buy this product?
This cigar is for adult premium cigar enthusiasts (21+) with experience—particularly those who already enjoy the original CAO Amazon Basin series, collect CAO releases, or seek out aged tobacco and limited-production blends. It's ideal for smokers who appreciate flavor profiles that stand apart from everyday releases and want something with genuine story and craft behind it. If you're drawn to unusual tobaccos, distinctive presentation, and cigars that reward patience, the Extra Añejo is worth your attention.
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What Makes This Cigar Special?
Origin
Nicaragua
Shape
Toro
Storage and Handling
Ideal Humidity Range
Store your cigars between 65% and 70% relative humidity for optimal flavor, burn consistency, and structure. This range prevents cracking, swelling, and uneven combustion.
Temperature Matters
Keep cigars between 65°F and 70°F (18°C–21°C). Excess heat can damage oils and increase the risk of tobacco beetles, while cold environments can affect burn performance.
Stability Over Perfection
Consistency is more important than hitting an exact number. Sudden humidity swings can damage wrappers and affect draw. A stable environment protects your investment.
Recommended: 2-Way Humidity Control
For effortless maintenance, we recommend Boveda 2-Way Humidity Packs (65% or 69%) to maintain consistent humidity with no refilling, no monitoring stress, and no over-humidifying.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo 2026
The Extra Añejo receives two additional years of aging in Spanish cedar-lined rooms after rolling. For the 2026 release, the cigars were rolled in 2024 and allowed to rest until October 2026, giving the Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, and Dominican tobaccos more time to marry and develop a more refined, complex expression of the Amazon Basin profile.
Bragança is a rare tobacco grown in the remote Amazon rainforest and harvested only once every three years. After harvest, the leaves undergo a traditional fermentation process in which they are tightly packed into rope-like bundles called carottes, creating a distinctive flavor profile that sets the Amazon Basin series apart from conventional premium cigars.
The CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo is a 6 x 52 Toro with a medium to full body. It features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and multinational filler blend, delivering a complex profile with notes of earth, cocoa, coffee, fruit, cedar, and subtle white pepper.
Instead of a traditional paper band, the Amazon Basin Extra Añejo uses tightly twisted tobacco wrapped around the cigar as its band. This rustic presentation reinforces the unique Amazon Basin aesthetic and reflects the cigar's connection to traditional tobacco craftsmanship.
This is ideal for experienced cigar smokers who already enjoy the original Amazon Basin series, collect CAO releases, or seek out aged tobacco and limited-production blends. It's particularly appealing to those who appreciate unusual tobaccos, distinctive presentation, and flavor profiles that stand apart from everyday releases.
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With every package, we send Boveda to preserve the precise humidity atmosphere for any item with which it’s packaged
Mardo Cigars is a secure retailer of premium cigars at discount prices. Please note that Mardo Cigars does not sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. Mardo Cigars does not sell cigarettes, e-cigs, or vape of any kind. It is unlawful to even attempt to purchase cigars below the minimum age. If you are not 21 years old, please do not enter our site.
With every package, we send Boveda to preserve the precise humidity atmosphere for any item with which it’s packaged