Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Toro

Blind Man’s Bluff is one of the leading brands created by the American (yet another American!) Robert Caldwell. This cheerful maverick of the cigar industry has no qualms about thinking outside the box when it comes to his brand names and band designs. Made with carefully selected tobacco leaves sourced from various regions, this cigar, rolled in Danlí, Honduras, is a blend in a class of its own. This, incidentally, gives it a surprising and delightful aromatic diversity.

Honduras

15.24

60 – 90 minutes

Amber rum

Toro

undergrowth

Tasting menu

Notes

Notes of spice and rich, indulgent flavours give this cigar a very interesting and flavourful start. A combination of the bitterness of dark chocolate and smoky notes reminiscent of roasted coffee quickly makes it clear that, beyond the rich, indulgent flavours, this fine cigar offers a wide range of aromas. Whilst the creaminess established at the start persists, the mid-section brings a touch of freshness with hints of vegetation and cedar wood. A mineral note developed on my cigar during the tasting, but I doubt it is present in every cigar as it is very fleeting. The finish remains creamy with notes of espresso and cocoa. Without a doubt, with such a rich flavour, this is a cigar that will go down a treat after a meal.

Pairing

After a light meal or at a cocktail party

A cigar-related anecdote

A cigar to be savoured blindfolded, allowing yourself to be enveloped by its spicy, indulgent flavours.

About Caldwell

When we caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of our eye at Intertabac, we had to rub our eyes several times. Yet he was hard to miss, towering like a New York skyscraper with eyes as piercing as an eagle’s gaze. The man whose cigars we love so much was right there in front of us, in the flesh… With his biting one-liners, his self-deprecating humour and his legendary nonchalance.

Since 2013, Caldwell has been offering us a disruptive approach, one that is sometimes unsettling, without mincing words and with that characteristic brand flair. Creamy and powerful, with aromas that are sometimes bewildering, Caldwell cigars will be found where you least expect them.

Innovative concepts, slightly mad cigars, a good group of friends… perhaps that is Robert Caldwell’s recipe for happiness.

Through these cigars, Caldwell also supports a number of artistic and charitable organisations and projects, and never fails to involve his community or retailers.

If you’re not running with us, run from us.