ChuckMejia
The General
They keep fooling people into buying their trash, their marketing department is good at selling stuff I guess.
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Caldwell Quality Control
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jonnylieberman
Ask Me About Outrage
Me too.
i haven't had any issue with anything by Caldwell, I especially like the Eastern Standard line and the Last Tsars
ChefBoyRG54
BoM Sept '14 & BoY 2014
Ironically, I had better construction on the jv lines
I was a big fan of Caldwell when they hit the block but the construction issues put me off. Couple great smokes and many dog turds that wouldn't stay lit or had impossible draw
How they pull in 15 a stick on some of these boggles my mind. The artwork is great though
I agree I haven't liked any of the ones I tried
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daverutherford61
real name's Mike though
I was actually considering picking up a 4 pack from Caldwell later this week but after reading this thread I may reconsider.
Mr. McSquirelly
Joe Bananas
The quality just doesn't justify the price-point for me. Whereas with Foundation, Crowned Heads, Warped(
), and Sobremesa, the quality, without a doubt, justifies the price-point.
), and Sobremesa, the quality, without a doubt, justifies the price-point.
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I've enjoyed most Caldwell sticks I've smoked. Did have some trouble keeping a few lit. I have noticed that the newer sticks seem to have lost that great oily look. Don't know if that's due to the new factory.
I can't get enough of the Eastern Standard line. Blind Man's Bluff was okay but didn't wow me. Ive had one Long Live the King and it was not smokable because it was so tight. I will admit that I've seen a lot more people than usual complain about the construction of their sticks. I will continue to buy the ES though for sure.
Yes! I'm done with Caldwell. I can get these for same or less. I'd add Warped to that list btw.
Smoqman
BoM Aug. 2014
Stems are necessary for combustion among other things. Pete Johnson recently showed several of his blends along with the stems he pulled from each along side them, and explained why they are needed.
There is a repost of that, here.....somewhere...
There is a repost of that, here.....somewhere...
Smoqman
BoM Aug. 2014
I always feel like I need to unbutton my shirt all the way down to my fat belly when in the presence of a Caldwell. Additionally, I always feel like I need to "towel off" when leaving the presence of such.
Nice artwork though - lots of ways to sell cigars... And lots of other things.
Nice artwork though - lots of ways to sell cigars... And lots of other things.
I haven't smoked a LOT of Caldwell, but my fair share, and I've had one construction issue only. I am a big fan of the Blind Man's Bluff.
I finally got the chance to try a couple of Caldwell cigars. Long Live The King was good, or the first half. Then it was damn near hollow and wouldn't stay lit. The first time I had that happen in a cigar that cost more than $5. The Blind Man's Bluff was so tight it wouldn't draw. My cheeks would collapse and all that came out was a tiny wisp of smoke. The foot was smoking pretty well. It just wasn't making it through the cigar.
I am surprised to say it but they beat out Room 101 for shoddiest quality in an over eight dollar stick.
I am surprised to say it but they beat out Room 101 for shoddiest quality in an over eight dollar stick.