CAO has announced the release of Stokk, the latest expression in its experimental Arcana series and one of the brand’s most innovative projects to date. Crafted in collaboration with renowned Danish pipe tobacco maker Peter Stokkebye, Stokk is a limited-edition cigar designed to offer a rare, two-stage smoking experience.
Rolled at Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s Estelí factory in Nicaragua, Stokk begins with the deep, earthy character of Andullo-aged Dominican tobacco. Midway through the cigar, the profile shifts dramatically as fire-cured Cyprian Latakia takes the lead, delivering a smoky, aromatic note more often associated with fine pipe tobaccos.
“CAO is all about pushing the boundaries in tobacco exploration,” said Cory Beardsley, CAO Brand Manager. “Working with Peter Stokkebye gave us the chance to create a cigar that’s truly unique—not for the sake of novelty, but to highlight the endless possibilities when two traditions meet.”
Blend and Presentation
The blend is built on a U.S. Broadleaf wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with fillers that include Dominican Andullo, Cyprian Latakia, and Honduran tobaccos. The 6 1/2 x 52 Belicoso vitola is presented in 20-count boxes featuring Nordic-inspired packaging that honors Stokkebye’s Danish roots. The minimalist wood-grain box design and rune-like branding nod to Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Availability
CAO Stokk is now shipping to retailers nationwide. With a suggested retail price of $12.99 per cigar before applicable taxes. This release is positioned to attract both adventurous aficionados and collectors looking for something truly distinctive.
For retailers, Stokk represents a strong conversation piece that highlights the potential for crossover appeal between premium cigar and pipe tobacco traditions.