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Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Honduran binder; Dominican and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Dominican and Honduran
Country
Honduras
Factory
Diadema Cigars de Honduras
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
5 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

5 in the catalog

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Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut questions

What does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut taste like?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut made?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut is made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut use?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Dominican and Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (5¾ × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Magnum (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut?

Cigars with a similar build include 5 Vegas Gold, Gispert Classic and Camacho Connecticut. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.