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Caldwell 10th Anniversary
Caldwell 10th Anniversary is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Mexican San Andrés (3.5 years aged) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Colombia (Cubita), Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. It comes in one listed size, 5¾ × 52.
- Maker
- Caldwell
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andrés (3.5 years aged)
- Binder
- Dominican Republic
- Filler
- Colombia (Cubita), Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 5¾ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCaldwell 10th Anniversary uses a Mexican San Andrés (3.5 years aged) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 25 min for a 5.75-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 10th Anniversary taste like?
Caldwell 10th Anniversary uses a Mexican San Andrés (3.5 years aged) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 10th Anniversary?
Caldwell 10th Anniversary is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Caldwell 10th Anniversary 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 10th Anniversary made?
Caldwell 10th Anniversary is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Caldwell 10th Anniversary use?
Caldwell 10th Anniversary uses a Mexican San Andrés (3.5 years aged) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Colombia (Cubita), Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Caldwell 10th Anniversary come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (5¾ × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Caldwell 10th Anniversary?
For a 5.75-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 25 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 10th Anniversary?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 10th Anniversary?
Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura The Navigator, E.P. Carrillo La Historia and Principle Cigars Archive Collection. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.