The King is Dead is Caldwell’s original ode to disruption—a bold, unapologetic cigar crafted with rare Dominican tobaccos, offering a flavor profile that’s raw, rustic, and full of soul. Handcrafted at Tabacalera William Ventura, this fan-favorite blend set the standard for Caldwell’s unorthodox approach to premium cigars.
-
The King is Dead features a Dominican Negrito wrapper, a leaf known for its gritty texture and earthy character. Underneath lies a Corojo binder and a blend of Dominican HVA and Piloto Cubano fillers, delivering a medium-to-full bodied experience with notes of wood, cocoa, red pepper, and dried fruit.
-
The King is Dead: Escape Plan is the evolution of that legacy. Rolled at El Maestro in the Dominican Republic, this follow-up uses the same Negrito seed, but with a higher priming wrapper and an adjusted internal blend to bring out more sweetness, body, and creaminess. The result is a cigar with more finesse and refinement, balancing the original's power with a new level of complexity.
-
Wrapper: Dominican Negrito
-
Binder: Dominican Corojo
-
Filler: Dominican Republic (HVA, Piloto Cubano)
-
Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura
