Caldwell Long Live the Queen Maduro Toro 10ct

It was never going to be easy following up on Caldwell’s 94-rated Long Live The Queen. Not only did it get a high rating, but the original blend was also named the #14 Cigar of 2023. But after lighting up a few of the maduros, I feel confident in saying this blend stands up to the 94-rated original.

To start, the core of the cigar is comprised of Dominican and USA-grown tobaccos that are encased inside an Indonesian Sumatra binder. The cigar is then finished with a Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper. To say the wrapper is stunning would be an understatement. It’s genuinely one of the smoothest wrappers I’ve ever seen. Expect a balanced and rich smoke with notes of espresso, earth, and hints of spice and cedar on the finish – definitely a worthy sequel.