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Long Live the Queen

Caldwell Long Live the Queen is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at El Maestro. It pairs Cameroon wrapper; Indonesia (Sumatra) binder; Dominican Republic & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 7 × 38.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Cameroon
Binder
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Filler
Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
El Maestro
Strength
medium
Sizes
6 · 5 × 52 to 7 × 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 Long Live the Queen uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: a single malt, cognac, or black tea.
  • 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

6 in the catalog

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Caldwell Long Live the Queen questions

What does Caldwell Long Live the Queen taste like?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen uses a Cameroon wrapper. Cameroon wrappers tend toward a toothy, sweet spice with notes of nuts and cedar. 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 Queen?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Caldwell Long Live the Queen 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 Long Live the Queen made?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen is made in Dominican Republic at El Maestro, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell Long Live the Queen use?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen uses a Cameroon 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 Long Live the Queen come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Queen's Sword (7 × 38), Queen's Crown (6 × 50), Queen's Court (5 × 52), Ace of Hearts (Box-Pressed) (6 × 52), Queen's Club (6 × 56) and Forbidden Fruit Oscuro (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Long Live the Queen?

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 Queen?

With a Cameroon wrapper, common pairings are a single malt, cognac, or black tea. 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 Queen?

Cigars with a similar build include Arturo Fuente Hemingway, La Flor Dominicana 2000 Series and La Galera Imperial Jade. They share Cameroon wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.