Caldwell Quality Control

[ChuckMejia]

I was hoping that I was the anomaly. How could a company be satisfied with this type of a response? I doubt this is a surprise to them.

They keep fooling people into buying their trash, their marketing department is good at selling stuff I guess.

 

[jasonsbeer]

I want to believe.

 

[jonnylieberman]

I want to believe.

Me too.

 

[Erikcooper]

I haven't smoked a large number of their sticks but I've enjoyed each that I've had. No issues and good flavor, even the JV stuff I've had


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[ThatsMrDrunkToYou]

I need to ask, am I just extraordinarily unlucky when it comes to Caldwell cigars? This Long Live the King is the third of a 5er I've received as a NC introduction... each one has been has been as spongy as the dish scrubber in my kitchen sink. So much so, it will barely burn. I know there is a lot of love for these, but pitching 3 cigars is a rare occurrence even with all the CCs I burn. Is this common for these? My humidor is at 65/65, and no other sticks (so far) have had this problem. Am I the anomaly here?

i haven't had any issue with anything by Caldwell, I especially like the Eastern Standard line and the Last Tsars

 

[ChefBoyRG54]

I haven't smoked a large number of their sticks but I've enjoyed each that I've had. No issues and good flavor, even the JV stuff I've had


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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

 

[bigbill72]

That company has been the most disappointing and most inconsistent ever.



Just my opinion.

I agree I haven't liked any of the ones I tried

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[daverutherford61]

I was actually considering picking up a 4 pack from Caldwell later this week but after reading this thread I may reconsider.

 

[StogieJim]

You can't smoke marketing. But apparently people try.

And god damn @bostoneo , that table has more sticks than my entire stash!

 

[Wasatch_B]

A lot of comments/threads on here all about the same thing. By the time Caldwell gets it right, it will likely be too late. No way Caldwell smokes what he sells.

 

[Mr. McSquirelly]

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.

 

[Gunson]

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.

 

[Tatuaje Barber]

I never liked these either always had issues

 

[BenS]

How they pull in 15 a stick on some of these boggles my mind. The artwork is great though

You nailed it Ryan. Construction issues and high price point. Not a good combination.

 

[HollyVVOOD]

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.

 

[Happy Idiot]

The quality just doesn't justify the price-point for me. Whereas with Foundation, Crowned Heads, and Sobremesa, the quality, without a doubt, justifies the price-point.

Yes! I'm done with Caldwell. I can get these for same or less. I'd add Warped to that list btw.

 

[Smoqman]

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...

 

[Smoqman]

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.

 

[OldSkoolTarHeel]

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.

 

[Mikenice81]

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.