Caldwell
Eastern Standard
Caldwell Eastern Standard is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Connecticut Shade x Brazilian Mata Fina hybrid wrapper; Dominican Habano binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 4 × 42 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Caldwell
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade x Brazilian Mata Fina hybrid
- Binder
- Dominican Habano
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 4 × 42 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 bringsCaldwell Eastern Standard uses a Connecticut Shade x Brazilian Mata Fina hybrid 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-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 Eastern Standard taste like?
Caldwell Eastern Standard uses a Connecticut Shade x Brazilian Mata Fina hybrid 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 Eastern Standard?
Caldwell Eastern Standard is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Caldwell Eastern Standard 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 Eastern Standard made?
Caldwell Eastern Standard is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Caldwell Eastern Standard use?
Caldwell Eastern Standard uses a Connecticut Shade x Brazilian Mata Fina hybrid wrapper over a Dominican Habano binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Caldwell Eastern Standard come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Manzanita (4 × 42), Euro Express (5½ × 44), Cream Crush (7 × 48), Corretto (5 × 50), Corretto (Robusto) (5 × 50), Cakewalk (6 × 50) and Cypress Room (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Eastern Standard?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes 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 Eastern Standard?
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 Eastern Standard?
Cigars with a similar build include Foundation Cigar Co. El Güegüense, Crux Cigars Scoundrel and Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.