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Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro

Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Mina del Rey. It pairs Mexican San Andrés (rosado/claro) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic (Habano) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 60.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés (rosado/claro)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic (Habano)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera Mina del Rey
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 60

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 Forbidden Fruit Claro uses a Mexican San Andrés (rosado/claro) 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 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro questions

What does Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro taste like?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro uses a Mexican San Andrés (rosado/claro) 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 Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro?

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

Is Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro 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 Forbidden Fruit Claro made?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Mina del Rey, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro use?

Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro uses a Mexican San Andrés (rosado/claro) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic (Habano) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

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

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 Forbidden Fruit Claro?

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 Long Live the Queen Forbidden Fruit Claro?

Cigars with a similar build include ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge, La Barba Ricochet Cru and OZ Family Aramas. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.