Caldwell
Long Live the King
Caldwell Long Live the King is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Dominican Corojo wrapper; Dominican Corojo binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Peru filler. The catalog lists 12 sizes, from 4 × 42 to 7½ × 50.
- Maker
- Caldwell
- Wrapper
- Dominican Corojo
- Binder
- Dominican Corojo
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Peru
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera William Ventura
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 12 · 4 × 42 to 7½ × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCaldwell Long Live the King uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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: rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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
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What does Caldwell Long Live the King taste like?
Caldwell Long Live the King uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. 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 Long Live the King?
Caldwell Long Live the King is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Caldwell Long Live the King 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 Long Live the King made?
Caldwell Long Live the King is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Caldwell Long Live the King use?
Caldwell Long Live the King uses a Dominican Corojo wrapper over a Dominican Corojo binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Peru filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Caldwell Long Live the King come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 12 sizes: Broken Sword (5 × 40), My Style is Jalapeño (Lancero) (7¼ × 40), Manzanita (4 × 42), Diamond Girl (6½ × 42), The Heater (Corona) (5¾ × 46), Premier (5½ × 50), Supreme (7½ × 50) and Lock Stock (Belicoso) (5 × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Long Live the King?
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 Long Live the King?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or 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 Long Live the King?
Cigars with a similar build include Principle Cigars Aviator Series, La Aurora Fernando León Family Reserve and Ferio Tego Summa. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.