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The King is Dead Escape Plan

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura. It pairs Dominican Negrito (maduro) wrapper; Dominican Republic binder; Dominican Republic (puro) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 48.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Dominican Negrito (maduro)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic (puro)
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera William Ventura
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 54 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 brings

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan uses a Dominican Negrito (maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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: espresso, port, 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

4 in the catalog

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Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan questions

What does Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan taste like?

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan uses a Dominican Negrito (maduro) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 The King is Dead Escape Plan?

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan 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 The King is Dead Escape Plan made?

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera William Ventura, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan use?

Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan uses a Dominican Negrito (maduro) wrapper over a Dominican Republic binder, with Dominican Republic (puro) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Shortcut (5½ × 46), Autopilot (7 × 48), Drybeggar (6 × 52) and The Grand Tour (5 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell The King is Dead Escape Plan?

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 The King is Dead Escape Plan?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 The King is Dead Escape Plan?

Cigars with a similar build include Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Maduro, Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro and Cusano P1 Bundle. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.