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Stolen Throne

Crook of the Crown

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Noel Rojas. It pairs Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper; Indonesian binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.

Maker
Stolen Throne
Wrapper
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder
Indonesian
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Noel Rojas
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 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

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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

4 in the catalog

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Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown questions

What does Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown taste like?

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown?

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown 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 Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown made?

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown is made in Nicaragua at Noel Rojas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown use?

Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown uses a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over an Indonesian binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (5¾ × 52) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown?

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 Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark 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 Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown?

Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.