CAO
Surplus Shade
Mild-Medium · Ecuador Connecticut wrapper · Nicaragua
At a glance
CAO Surplus Shade is listed as a mild-medium cigar from Nicaragua with a Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Catalog notes most often center on Cream, Cedar, Toast.
Catalog summary
A budget-friendly bundle release from CAO, the Surplus Shade features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, delivering a smooth, creamy, and highly approachable everyday smoking experience.
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Flavor profile
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Catalog pairing suggestion
Morning coffee with cream
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How this profile is built
This shared profile reflects 1 catalog contribution. Cigar AI normalizes non-personal product details into one catalog record. Community smoke logs are shown separately as individual member experiences.
Publisher: Cigar AI. This is an informational catalog profile, not an independent review or purchase recommendation.
Catalog record updated July 7, 2026. Review the public methodology and flavor dataset. Report incorrect catalog data.
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