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Crowned Heads

Rose of Sharon

Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at TacaNicsa. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 54.

Maker
Crowned Heads
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
TacaNicsa
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
2 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 54

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 Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuador 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 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: 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

2 in the catalog

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Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon questions

What does Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon taste like?

Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuador 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 Rose of Sharon?

Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon 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 Rose of Sharon made?

Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon is made in Nicaragua at TacaNicsa, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon use?

Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Rose of Sharon?

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 Rose of Sharon?

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 Rose of Sharon?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.