Caldwell Eastern Standard Midnight Express Size: Corona (5¾″ × 46), Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), Pirámide (6″... Read more
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Size: Corona (5¾″ × 46), Robusto (5″ × 50), Toro (6″ × 52), Pirámide (6″ × 50)
Vitola: Traditional parejos and tapered figurado
Wrapper: Connecticut Arapiraca Maduro
Binder: Dominican Habano
Fillers: Dominican Corojo '98, Dominican Criollo, Nicaraguan Habano
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper, cedar, leather, earth, pistachio, cinnamon, orange zest
Pairing Notes: Espresso, imperial stout, Islay Scotch, old fashioned, dark chocolate truffle
Manufacturer: Caldwell Cigar Co. (Tabacalera William Ventura, Dominican Republic)
A Shadow in the Eastern Light
If the original Eastern Standard is morning mist and linen, the Midnight Express is its alter ego—tuxedoed, deliberate, and cloaked in mystery. Draped in a dark, heavily fermented Arapiraca wrapper, it announces itself in espresso tones and earthy richness from the first draw. This is not a gentle Maduro. It has something to say, and it says it with conviction.
Leather, chocolate, and spice unfold slowly, like pages from a noir novel. The structure is impeccable—burn line clean, ash stacked, each puff deliberate and evolving. This is the cigar you reach for when you want more from the night, when the music is low, the lights are dim, and you're ready to settle into something meaningful.
First Third: Bold espresso and cedar strike first, with undertones of leather and baking spice
Second Third: Dark chocolate and cinnamon join the mix, with floral hints and citrus oil weaving complexity
Final Third: Strength builds; black pepper resurfaces, espresso deepens, and a nutty richness leads to a long, earthy finish
This is boutique storytelling in cigar form. It’s daring, cerebral, and layered—built for those who don’t just smoke, but study. Midnight Express belongs in the Privada family because it’s not for the masses—it’s for the mindful. Every puff is a mood, every inch a shift in tone. It doesn’t just satisfy, it invites reflection.
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