Crowned Heads
La Vereda
Crowned Heads La Vereda is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Nicaragua (Jalapa, Shade Grown) wrapper; Nicaragua (Jalapa) binder; Dominican Republic, Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5⅜ × 50 to 6½ × 52.
- Maker
- Crowned Heads
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua (Jalapa, Shade Grown)
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5⅜ × 50 to 6½ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrowned Heads La Vereda uses a Nicaragua (Jalapa, Shade Grown) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 La Vereda taste like?
Crowned Heads La Vereda uses a Nicaragua (Jalapa, Shade Grown) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 La Vereda?
Crowned Heads La Vereda is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Crowned Heads La Vereda 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 La Vereda made?
Crowned Heads La Vereda is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crowned Heads La Vereda use?
Crowned Heads La Vereda uses a Nicaragua (Jalapa, Shade Grown) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Jalapa) 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 La Vereda come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: No. 50 (5⅜ × 50), No. 52 (6½ × 52), No. 54 (5⅝ × 54) and No. 56 (6¼ × 56). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads La Vereda?
For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 La Vereda?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 La Vereda?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple, Villiger La Flor de Ynclan and AVO Syncro Nicaragua. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.