The King Is Dead Toro Negrito

The Caldwell The King is Dead Toro is a medium-to-full-bodied Dominican puro that highlights rare and often neglected tobacco strains. Handcrafted at the Tabacalera William Ventura in the Dominican Republic, the blend is anchored by a dark, oily 2008 Dominican Negrito wrapper. This unique leaf covers a 2006 Dominican Corojo binder and a complex filler core of Dominican Corojo Ligero, Dominican Negrito Viso, and HVA 20/20, a specialized Cuban-hybrid tobacco. The use of these specific vintage leaves is intended to provide a rich, “Old World” flavor profile with a distinctive Dominican character.

The flavor profile for this selection is characterized by a balance of earthy and sweet elements. The experience typically begins with notes of red pepper and spice that transition into a core of milk chocolate, cedar, and roasted coffee.
As the experience progresses, a sweetness resembling maple syrup or brown sugar often becomes more prominent. These primary flavors are frequently accompanied by secondary notes of toasted nuts, leather, and oak, leading to a creamy finish with a lingering nutty and spicy aftertaste. These characteristics are attributed to the specific vintage Dominican leaves used in the construction of the blend.

Brand: Caldwell Cigar Co.
Strength: Medium
Size: 6.0 x 54
Country of Origin: Dominican RepublicWrapper: Dominican NegritoBinder: Dominican CorojoFiller: Dominican Negrito, Dominican Corojo & Dominican HVA

Updated by TORO on: 03-28-2026 08:11:07 PM