Caldwell Long Live The Queen Club
📌 Brand: Caldwell Cigar Co.
📌 Line: Long Live The Queen
📌 Size: Club (6" × 56 Toro-Gordo)
📌 Weight: 18.3 g
📌 Age: 2 years
📌 Origin: Dominican Republic
Tasting Notes
Red Pepper & Cedar – Spicy and woody backbone
Dark Chocolate – Bitter-sweet richness
Creamy Hazelnut – Smooth balancing note
Earth & Leather – Rustic depth with dry finish
First Impressions
The Long Live The Queen Club shows off a rich reddish-brown Cameroon wrapper with a slightly oily sheen. Pre-light aromas carry cedar, cocoa, and a trace of baking spice. Firmly packed with an even roll, it feels luxurious in the hand, and the presentation is classic Caldwell—edgy yet refined
Smoking Experience
First Third – Opens with red pepper spice and cedar, quickly joined by a creamy nuttiness. Cocoa sweetness lingers in the background
Second Third – Hazelnut and cream round out the profile while chocolate and leather step forward. Pepper tones ease but stay noticeable on the retrohale
Final Third – Earthy leather dominates, with bittersweet chocolate returning strongly. Pepper resurges on the finish, leaving a dry, robust finish. Construction remains steady with firm ash
Pairings
Alcohol: GlenDronach 15 Revival Sherry Cask Single Malt – rich dried fruit, toffee, and spice layer beautifully with the cigar’s nutty chocolate and pepper tones
Tea: Masala Chai – warming spice, cardamom, and cinnamon highlight the cigar’s pepper and cocoa interplay while smoothing the leather bite
Music Pairing
“A Change Is Gonna Come” – Sam Cooke.
Emotional depth and timeless elegance mirror the cigar’s balance of spice, sweetness, and earth
Final Thoughts
The Caldwell Long Live The Queen Club is a refined yet powerful cigar, balancing Cameroon spice with creamy nuttiness and a dark chocolate backbone. Bold but elegant, it’s a standout in Caldwell’s portfolio for those who want layered flavor without overwhelming strength
Final Score: 10/10
Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10