Caldwell - The King is Dead

RevSmoke · 04-18-2020, 07:20 PM

Caldwell - The King Is Dead
5X50? The Robusto?

Aesthetics: This stick is enveloped by slightly oily EMS colored wrapper EMS with some veins, the seam showing, and a strange discoloration following one of the veins (never saw this before). It is sealed with a pigtail cap. I like the band depicting a chair split in half - the colors of the band blend nicely with the hues of the wrapper.

Pre-light Construction: A very firm cigar from foot to head, with nice heft to it. There's a pretty light nose of hay, sweetgrass, a light spice and something else. (it is the next morning, I figured out the smell I could not identify when I put a spoonful of raw honey in my morning tea)

Flavor & Strength: This is not a powerful cigar by any means with subdued flavors that I was having difficulty identifying - but I really liked it. Seemed to have slight hints of pepper, an ephemeral sweetness, it appears to taste like the whole wheat bread I make with honey and Guiness beer. It was a nice smoke to exhale through the nose (I call it snorking), sometimes non-Cubans tend to really be hard on the nose, this was pleasant, where I really got the bread notes.

Post-light Construction: It burned well, not 100% straight, but no touch-ups were needed despite the very breezy conditions. It’s grey and white mottled ash clung tenaciously until I bumped it.

Finish: I was drinking a double IPA, so that might have something to do with it, but the finish was light and very fleeting what seemed to be white chocolate with a bit of pepper.

Aroma: Again, I had the wheat bread smell.

General Comments: Another Caldwell where I picked up flavors I could not readily identify, but found thoroughly enjoyable. A great smoke! As you can see, I smoked it to the nub and it was wonderful right to the end!

The Poet · 04-18-2020, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed it, and only sorry you didn't get the chance to enjoy it out in the woods.

Weelok · 04-18-2020, 08:16 PM

Now that may be beyond nub and into tooth pick range hah. Nice, might win some in auction so may try this in a few weeks.

longknocker · 04-19-2020, 04:52 AM

Good Stick And Review, Todd! Thanks!

. Can Anyone Tell Me The Differences Between The King Is Dead & Long Live The King Versions??? I Have A Difficult Time Determing Cigar Nuances.

icehog3 · 04-19-2020, 12:44 PM

Great review, Todd.

Greg, I find the LLtK to have a much nuttier profile than the King is Dead. I pick up flavoes of cashews and other nuts with LLtK, where I don't with the other. I like them both, but just scored another 10 LLtK on CigarBid as they have become my go-to NC at this point.

longknocker · 04-24-2020, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Great review, Todd.

Greg, I find the LLtK to have a much nuttier profile than the King is Dead. I pick up flavoes of cashews and other nuts with LLtK, where I don't with the other. I like them both, but just scored another 10 LLtK on CigarBid as they have become my go-to NC at this point.

Thanks, Brother!

Impressive Rating Since I Know You Don't Smoke That Many NC's.

RevSmoke · 04-25-2020, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks, Brother!

Impressive Rating Since I Know You Don't Smoke That Many NC's.

Actually, I smoke more NCs that CCs lately, as that is what is left in the humidor and as I had two CC packages confiscated (2016 & 2018) and have been fearful of ordering much as I figure my name and address are now "flagged."

I also have had some members give me "store" cash at some of the NC online retailers as we have not B&M less than an hour from us.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

The camaro show · 04-25-2020, 06:02 PM

Great review!

icehog3 · 04-25-2020, 06:56 PM

Just received a litter of 10 in the mail from C-bid.

RevSmoke · 04-26-2020, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Just received a litter of 10 in the mail from C-bid.

Those look more like, Long Live The King! Jus' saying!

icehog3 · 04-27-2020, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Those look more like, Long Live The King! Jus' saying!

You would be correct. I never claimed to be the sharpest knife in the drawer.

04-18-2020, 07:20 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Caldwell - The King is Dead Caldwell - The King Is Dead 5X50? The Robusto? Aesthetics: This stick is enveloped by slightly oily EMS colored wrapper EMS with some veins, the seam showing, and a strange discoloration following one of the veins (never saw this before). It is sealed with a pigtail cap. I like the band depicting a chair split in half - the colors of the band blend nicely with the hues of the wrapper. Pre-light Construction: A very firm cigar from foot to head, with nice heft to it. There's a pretty light nose of hay, sweetgrass, a light spice and something else. (it is the next morning, I figured out the smell I could not identify when I put a spoonful of raw honey in my morning tea) Flavor & Strength: This is not a powerful cigar by any means with subdued flavors that I was having difficulty identifying - but I really liked it. Seemed to have slight hints of pepper, an ephemeral sweetness, it appears to taste like the whole wheat bread I make with honey and Guiness beer. It was a nice smoke to exhale through the nose (I call it snorking), sometimes non-Cubans tend to really be hard on the nose, this was pleasant, where I really got the bread notes. Post-light Construction: It burned well, not 100% straight, but no touch-ups were needed despite the very breezy conditions. It’s grey and white mottled ash clung tenaciously until I bumped it. Finish: I was drinking a double IPA, so that might have something to do with it, but the finish was light and very fleeting what seemed to be white chocolate with a bit of pepper. Aroma: Again, I had the wheat bread smell. General Comments: Another Caldwell where I picked up flavors I could not readily identify, but found thoroughly enjoyable. A great smoke! As you can see, I smoked it to the nub and it was wonderful right to the end! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

04-18-2020, 07:29 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed it, and only sorry you didn't get the chance to enjoy it out in the woods. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

04-18-2020, 08:16 PM	#3
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Now that may be beyond nub and into tooth pick range hah. Nice, might win some in auction so may try this in a few weeks. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

04-19-2020, 04:52 AM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Good Stick And Review, Todd! Thanks!. Can Anyone Tell Me The Differences Between The King Is Dead & Long Live The King Versions??? I Have A Difficult Time Determing Cigar Nuances.

04-19-2020, 12:44 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Great review, Todd. Greg, I find the LLtK to have a much nuttier profile than the King is Dead. I pick up flavoes of cashews and other nuts with LLtK, where I don't with the other. I like them both, but just scored another 10 LLtK on CigarBid as they have become my go-to NC at this point. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-25-2020, 06:02 PM	#8
The camaro show Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2018 First Name: Chayse Location: West Virginia Posts: 497 Trading: (1)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Great review!

04-25-2020, 06:56 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Caldwell - The King is Dead Just received a litter of 10 in the mail from C-bid. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!