Crowned Heads
Belgian Blue
Crowned Heads Belgian Blue is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at D'Hatuey Tabacos. It pairs Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper; Ecuador binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 56 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Crowned Heads
- Wrapper
- Mexico (San Andrés)
- Binder
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- D'Hatuey Tabacos
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 2 · 5½ × 56 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrowned Heads Belgian Blue uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Crowned Heads Belgian Blue taste like?
Crowned Heads Belgian Blue uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Crowned Heads Belgian Blue?
Crowned Heads Belgian Blue is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Crowned Heads Belgian Blue good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Crowned Heads Belgian Blue made?
Crowned Heads Belgian Blue is made in Nicaragua at D'Hatuey Tabacos, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crowned Heads Belgian Blue use?
Crowned Heads Belgian Blue uses a Mexico (San Andrés) wrapper over an Ecuador binder, with Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crowned Heads Belgian Blue come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: LE 2024 Toro Extra (6 × 54) and LE 2025 Double Robusto (5½ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Belgian Blue?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Crowned Heads Belgian Blue?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Crowned Heads Belgian Blue?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Espinosa Murcielago. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.