Caldwell
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 bringsCaldwell 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
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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.