Caldwell Cigar co.

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Here at The Smoke Ring in Webster, TX, our humidor features a selection of the Blind Man's Bluff Habano, Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua, Blind Man's Bluff Maduro, Eastern Standard, Long Live the King, Long Live the King Mad MoFo, and The King Is Dead, subject to current inventory.

Our Caldwell selection can change as new shipments arrive and popular sizes sell through. If you're looking for a specific Caldwell blend, give us a call before making the trip and we'll be happy to check our current selection.


Published blend information

Caldwell blend reference

Select a line to read its country of manufacture, wrapper, binder, filler and published notes. Size variations are grouped under their line.

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Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff HabanoWrapper: Ecuador (Habano)

Country of manufacture
Honduras
Wrapper
Ecuador (Habano)
Binder
Dominican Republic; Honduras
Filler
Dominican Republic; Honduras
Published descriptive notes

Allspice, sweetness and leather.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff NicaraguaWrapper: Nicaragua (Habano)

Country of manufacture
Honduras
Wrapper
Nicaragua (Habano)
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Published descriptive notes

Cedar, leather, nuts and earth, with creaminess, toast, white pepper and later black-tea notes.

Halfwheel smoking review — Charlie Minato, Blind Man's Bluff Nicaragua Robusto, December 24, 2021.

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff MaduroWrapper: United States (Pennsylvania Broadleaf)

Country of manufacture
Honduras
Wrapper
United States (Pennsylvania Broadleaf)
Binder
Indonesia (Sumatra)
Filler
Dominican Republic
Published descriptive notes

Wood, earth, pepper and cream.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff ConnecticutWrapper: Ecuador (Connecticut Shade)

Country of manufacture
Honduras
Wrapper
Ecuador (Connecticut Shade)
Binder
Honduras
Filler
Dominican Republic; Honduras
Published descriptive notes

Vanilla, cedar and pepper.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell Eastern StandardWrapper: Connecticut Shade hybrid (full composition unresolved)

Country of manufacture
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Connecticut Shade hybrid (full composition unresolved)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic; Nicaragua

Caldwell Long Live the KingWrapper: Dominican Republic (Corojo)

Country of manufacture
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Dominican Republic (Corojo)
Binder
Dominican Republic
Filler
Dominican Republic (ligero); Nicaragua (Habano); Peru (Pelo de Oro)
Published descriptive notes

Pepper, dark chocolate, earth, coffee and hay.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell Long Live the King Mad MoFoWrapper: Mexico (San Andrés Maduro)

Country of manufacture
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Mexico (San Andrés Maduro)
Binder
Indonesia
Filler
Dominican Republic; Nicaragua; United States
Published descriptive notes

Earth, chocolate, black pepper and leather.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

Caldwell The King Is DeadWrapper: Dominican Republic (Negrito)

Country of manufacture
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Dominican Republic (Negrito)
Binder
Dominican Republic (Corojo)
Filler
Dominican Republic (Corojo ligero, Negrito viso, HVA 20/20)
Published descriptive notes

Milk chocolate and mild spice.

Manufacturer — Caldwell

Sources

Reviewed

“Undisclosed” means no information was found or the cigar brand doesnt openly disclose said information.

Manufacturer information is the primary source and when specific details can't be found cigar news websites like Halfwheel and Cigar-Coop are referenced.

Caldwell Cigars FAQ

Where are Caldwell cigars made?

Many Caldwell cigars are produced at Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic, a long-standing manufacturing partner of the brand. Caldwell also works with other factories and production partners.

Are Caldwell cigars good for newer cigar smokers?

Yes. Caldwell produces cigars across a range of strengths and flavor profiles. Blind Man's Bluff and Eastern Standard, for example, can be good starting points for someone who wants to explore Caldwell without immediately jumping into a heavier cigar.

What is The Blind Man's Bluff?

Blind Man's Bluff is one of Caldwell's signature families and includes multiple expressions, including Connecticut, Habano, Maduro, and Nicaragua. The Habano uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, while the Nicaragua is a Nicaraguan puro with Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, binder, and filler.

What is an Eastern Standard?

Eastern Standard is a mild-to-medium Caldwell blend built around Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco with a hybrid Connecticut Shade and Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. Caldwell describes it as creamy and smooth while offering more richness than its strength might suggest.

Does The Smoke Ring always have every Caldwell cigar?

No. Our selection changes with inventory and availability. If you're looking for a particular Caldwell cigar, call us before visiting and we'll check what we currently have in stock.


Why Choose Caldwell?

Distinctive Blends
Caldwell is known for creating cigars that don't simply follow the usual formulas. The brand's lineup ranges from approachable, smooth blends to richer and more adventurous profiles.

Aged & Carefully Selected Tobacco
Caldwell places an emphasis on properly aged tobacco and long-term relationships with growers and manufacturers, helping create consistency and complexity throughout its lineup.

Something Different
For smokers who already know the major traditional brands, Caldwell offers an opportunity to try something with a little more personality. Its unusual packaging, memorable names, and creative blends have helped establish the brand as one of the more distinctive names in premium cigars.


Looking for Caldwell Cigars?

Whether you're searching for Caldwell cigars in Webster, TX, looking for a particular Blind Man's Bluff, or simply want to try something different, stop by The Smoke Ring and see what's currently in the humidor.


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