Crowned Heads
Le Careme
Crowned Heads Le Careme is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48.
- Maker
- Crowned Heads
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCrowned Heads Le Careme uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 5.875-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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 Le Careme taste like?
Crowned Heads Le Careme uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Le Careme?
Crowned Heads Le Careme is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Crowned Heads Le Careme 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 Le Careme made?
Crowned Heads Le Careme is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crowned Heads Le Careme use?
Crowned Heads Le Careme uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Grade A Dark wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crowned Heads Le Careme come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Cosacos (5⅜ × 42), Hermoso No. 1 (6½ × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Canonazo (5⅞ × 52), Belicosos Finos LE 2022 and Belicosos Finos LE 2023. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Le Careme?
For a 5.875-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 Le Careme?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Le Careme?
Cigars with a similar build include E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.