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Las Calaveras

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TACAsistemas de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Crowned Heads
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
TACAsistemas de Nicaragua
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 50

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: cognac, a brown ale, or coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Crowned Heads Las Calaveras questions

What does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras taste like?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Las Calaveras?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 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 Las Calaveras 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 Las Calaveras made?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras is made in Nicaragua at TACAsistemas de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras use?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras uses an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: LC46 2023 (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50) and Annual Edition (6 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Las Calaveras?

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 Las Calaveras?

With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or coffee. 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 Las Calaveras?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon Visigoth, Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro and AJ Fernandez San Lotano The Bull. They share Sumatra wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.