CAO Flathead Speed Shop Habano

The Flathead name has always been tied to brute force and attitude, built for hobbyists who like their cigars loud and unapologetic. CAO's Speed Shop Habano takes a slightly different approach, dialing things back without abandoning the brand’s grease-under-the-nails approachability.

Produced at STG Estelí in Nicaragua, the Speed Shop Habano cigar swaps the original Flathead’s darker wrapper for an Ecuadorian Habano leaf, paired with a Mexican San Andrés binder and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The cigar maintains the line’s signature box-pressed formats, including a newly introduced size, while shifting the blend toward a daily driver medium body. It is a deliberate adjustment that keeps the Flathead aesthetic intact while opening the door to a broader range of palates.

Once lit, the CAO Speed Shop Habano delivers a smoother, more controlled profile than its predecessors. Toasted cedar and roasted nuts form the backbone, supported by leather, earth, and a steady line of warm spice. A subtle sweetness creeps in through the middle, rounding out the edges without softening the character. The burn is even, the draw is effortless, and the finish stays clean and composed, making this a Flathead that still performs, just without redlining every mile.