The Caldwell Long Live The Queen Maduro Queen's Charge is the largest regular-production vitola in the Long Live The Queen Maduro lineup. Measuring 6" x 60, this Gordo/Magnum format delivers a cool-burning, slow-developing smoking experience that emphasizes the blend's rich Maduro character while maintaining the elegance and balance that define the Queen series. [smokingpipes.com], [caldwellcigars.com]
Specifications
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Vitola: Queen's Charge
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Size: 6" x 60
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Shape: Gordo / Magnum
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Box Count: 10 Cigars
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
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Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
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Fillers: Dominican Republic & United States
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Strength: Medium-Full to Full
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Origin: Dominican Republic
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Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura
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Blender: Robert Caldwell
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Handmade [smokingpipes.com], [atlanticcigar.com], [laudisi.com]
Blend Overview
Introduced in 2024, Long Live The Queen Maduro is not simply a darker version of the original Queen blend. It was redesigned around a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, paired with an Indonesian Sumatra binder and a filler combination from the Dominican Republic and the United States. The result is a richer, earthier, and more powerful cigar while remaining refined and balanced. [caldwellcigars.com], [smokingpipes.com]
Flavor Profile
The Queen's Charge offers a deep, layered Maduro profile featuring:
- Cocoa
- Dark chocolate
- Espresso
- Earth
- Cedar
- Leather
- Black pepper
- Baking spices
- Natural Maduro sweetness
The San Andrés wrapper contributes sweetness and dark cocoa notes, while the Dominican and American fillers provide body, complexity, and structure. [70cigars.com], [atlanticcigar.com]
Smoking Experience
The 60-ring gauge creates a luxurious, slow-smoking experience:
- Cool burn temperature
- Dense smoke production
- Smooth nicotine delivery
- Long flavor evolution
- Richer filler influence
- Approximately 90 minutes or more of smoking time
Compared with the Queen's Crest Corona or Queen's Coronet Robusto, the Queen's Charge delivers a broader, creamier, and more expansive interpretation of the blend. [smokingpipes.com], [atlanticcigar.com]
Construction
Expect premium boutique craftsmanship, including:
- Dark, oily San Andrés wrapper
- Excellent draw
- Even combustion
- Firm ash retention
- Consistent smoke production
The large 6 x 60 format highlights the quality of the tobaccos while ensuring a relaxed, cool-smoking performance. [laudisi.com], [70cigars.com]
Ideal Pairings
- Espresso
- Dark-roast coffee
- Aged rum
- Bourbon
- Single Malt Scotch
These pairings enhance the cigar's cocoa, earth, spice, cedar, and espresso characteristics. [atlanticcigar.com], [70cigars.com]
Overall
The Caldwell Long Live The Queen Maduro Queen's Charge 60 x 6 is the heavyweight of the Queen Maduro portfolio. Rich notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, leather, and pepper unfold gradually through a cool-burning Magnum format. For smokers who appreciate large-ring Maduros with substantial complexity, excellent balance, and long smoking time, the Queen's Charge is one of the most complete and indulgent expressions of the Long Live The Queen Maduro blend.
