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Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (sweetened tip) wrapper; Indonesia (Sumatra) binder; Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Caldwell
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (sweetened tip)
- Binder
- Indonesia (Sumatra)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Diadema Cigars de Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCaldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (sweetened tip) 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST taste like?
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (sweetened tip) 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 ST?
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST made?
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST is made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST use?
Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade (sweetened tip) wrapper over an Indonesia (Sumatra) binder, with Dominican Republic 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 ST come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: 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 ST?
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 ST?
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 ST?
Cigars with a similar build include Zino Nicaragua, 7-20-4 The Hustler and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.