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The T

Caldwell The T is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6½ × 56.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Tabacalera AJ Fernandez
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
5 · 5 × 52 to 6½ × 56

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 T uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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

5 in the catalog

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Caldwell The T questions

What does Caldwell The T taste like?

Caldwell The T uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 T?

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

Is Caldwell The T 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 T made?

Caldwell The T is made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell The T use?

Caldwell The T uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell The T come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Lonsdale (6½ × 44), Short Churchill (5½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Toro Grande (6½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell The T?

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 T?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a 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 The T?

Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Ninfamaniac, AJ Fernandez Last Call and Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.