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Yellow Cake Maduro

Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Undisclosed. It pairs Undisclosed (maduro variant) wrapper; Undisclosed binder; Undisclosed filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 4 × 46 to 5 × 52.

Maker
Caldwell
Wrapper
Undisclosed (maduro variant)
Binder
Undisclosed
Filler
Undisclosed
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Undisclosed
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 4 × 46 to 5 × 52

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro uses an Undisclosed (maduro variant) 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-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

2 in the catalog

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Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro questions

What does Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro taste like?

Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro uses an Undisclosed (maduro variant) 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 Yellow Cake Maduro?

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

Is Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro 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 Yellow Cake Maduro made?

Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Undisclosed, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro use?

Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro uses an Undisclosed (maduro variant) wrapper over an Undisclosed binder, with Undisclosed filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Corona (4 × 46) and Robusto (5 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Caldwell Yellow Cake Maduro?

For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Yellow Cake Maduro?

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 Yellow Cake Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Leon Jimenes Doble Maduro, Cusano P1 Bundle and Kristoff Guardrail. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.