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Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at STG Danlí. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua (puro) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua (puro)
Country
Honduras
Factory
STG Danlí
Strength
medium-full
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 brings

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua questions

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

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Nicaragua?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

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

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua made?

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua is made in Honduras at STG Danlí, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

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

Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua (puro) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua?

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 Nicaragua?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Nicaragua?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.