Cao Unveils Stokk, a Limited-Edition Cigar That Changes Midway

CAO announces the release of Stokk, the latest addition to its Arcana series and the brand’s most experimental blend to date. Crafted in collaboration with the legendary Danish pipe tobacco brand Peter Stokkebye, CAO Stokk delivers something not often seen in the world of cigars — a blend that transforms mid-smoke.

Rolled at STG Estelí in Nicaragua, CAO Stokk opens with Andullo-aged tobacco from the Dominican Republic. Then at the halfway point, the profile shifts. Fire-cured Latakia from Cyprus takes over, bringing a distinctly smoky character drawn from the world of fine pipe tobacco. 

The full blend features a US Broadleaf wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and a filler combination of Dominican Andullo, Cyprian Latakia and Honduran tobaccos.

To honor Stokkebye’s Danish roots, CAO Stokk comes packaged in a Nordic-inspired box, designed to reflect the spirit of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The minimalist wood-grain finish and rune-like lettering speak to the heritage behind the collaboration, and the shared passion for pushing boundaries through tobacco.

“CAO is all about pushing the boundaries in tobacco exploration, said Cory Beardsley, brand manager for CAO. Working with Peter Stokkebye tobacco gave us the chance to blend a cigar that’s truly unique, not for the sake of novelty, but to show the unlimited possibilities when two traditions collide.”

The cigar is offered in a 6.5 x 52 Belicoso and ships in 20-count boxes. MSRP is $12.99 per cigar.