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Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Crowned Heads
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 50 to 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 Edición Limitada 2015 uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.625-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Edición Limitada 2015 questions

What does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 taste like?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Edición Limitada 2015?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 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 Edición Limitada 2015 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 Edición Limitada 2015 made?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 use?

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 uses an Ecuadorian Habano 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 Edición Limitada 2015 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: LC46 (5⅝ × 46), LC50 (5 × 50) and LC52 (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015?

For a 5.625-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Edición Limitada 2015?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black 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 Edición Limitada 2015?

Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador), Surrogates and My Father La Promesa. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.