Caldwell Anastasia Caspia
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SIZE: 46 x 143mm (5⅝”)
PRICE: $ 22 | € –
TIME: 1h
COUNTRY: Dominican Rep.
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Anastasia from Caldwell Cigars is the follow-up to their The Last Tsar line and has gone through numerous iterations, marked by a different colored secondary band. This year’s release is the “Yellow Label.” The Caspia, a Corona Gorda size, is marked by a broad and smooth flavor profile. The aromas are well intertwined, creating a complex yet round smoke.
Herbs, wood, and spices, mainly white pepper, start off the smoke, followed by nutty aromas. In the second half, a creamy leather note joins the profile, with the pepper turning black.
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