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Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
Crowned Heads
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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 Décimo Aniversario uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged 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

1 in the catalog

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Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario questions

What does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario taste like?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. 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 Décimo Aniversario?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario 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 Décimo Aniversario made?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario use?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro 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 Décimo Aniversario come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

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

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 Décimo Aniversario?

With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged 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 Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father La Opulencia, Flor de las Antillas Maduro and La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.