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Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at El Maestro. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorada) wrapper; Indonesia (Sumatra) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 7¼ × 38.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorada)
Binder
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
El Maestro
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 7¼ × 38

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorada) 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 h 15 min to 1 h 50 min for a 7.25-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

2 in the catalog

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Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold questions

What does Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold taste like?

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorada) 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 Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold?

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold 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 Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold made?

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold is made in Dominican Republic at El Maestro, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold use?

Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorada) wrapper over an Indonesia (Sumatra) binder, with Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro and Lancero (7¼ × 38). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold?

For a 7.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 15 min to 1 h 50 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 Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold?

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 Crafted & Curated — Girls Guns Gold?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.