Crowned Heads
Le Pâtissier
Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TacaNicsa. It pairs Connecticut (Broadleaf) wrapper; Nicaragua (Jalapa) binder; Costa Rica, Nicaragua (Ometepe, Pueblo Nuevo) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4⅜ × 50 to 6⅛ × 52.
- Maker
- Crowned Heads
- Wrapper
- Connecticut (Broadleaf)
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua (Ometepe, Pueblo Nuevo)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- TacaNicsa
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 4⅜ × 50 to 6⅛ × 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 Le Pâtissier uses a Connecticut (Broadleaf) 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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 Pâtissier taste like?
Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier uses a Connecticut (Broadleaf) 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 Pâtissier?
Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier made?
Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier is made in Nicaragua at TacaNicsa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier use?
Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier uses a Connecticut (Broadleaf) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Jalapa) binder, with Costa Rica, Nicaragua (Ometepe, Pueblo Nuevo) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Senadores (6⅛ × 48), No. 50 (4⅜ × 50), Canonazo (5⅞ × 52), No. 2 (6⅛ × 52) and No. 54 (5⅜ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Le Pâtissier?
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 Pâtissier?
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 Pâtissier?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aroma de Cuba Original, Tatuaje La Riqueza and Chillin' Moose Too. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.