Let's talk about the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Decimo Anniversario Toro - a Nicaraguan puro with serious swagger. This 6x52 Toro commemorates the line's 10th anniversary, wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro leaf that feels like velvet. At $170.55 per box of 10, it's priced like a special occasion smoke but burns like something you'll want to sneak into regular rotation.
The cold draw serves black coffee grounds and damp earth. On ignition, cracked pepper makes your nostrils flare before settling into roasted nuts and dark chocolate. Smoke production's moderate - not a chimney, but enough to fog up your patio. Ash holds firm in inch-long segments.
Leather and cedar emerge through the haze, with espresso bitterness balancing a maple syrup sweetness. The burn line stays razor-sharp if you nurse it slowly. Watch for nicotine buildup around here - this blend's sneaky strong despite its smooth delivery.
Molasses-thick smoke coats your palate as charred meat notes appear. Retrohale reveals floral hints that save it from being one-dimensional. The nub gets warm at 90-minute mark, begging for a purge. Leave the last inch unless you're chasing that head-spin.
That vibrant band isn't just show - four coins memorialize individuals from Crowned Heads' circle who passed. The My Father factory (Estelí, Nicaragua) nails construction with triple-sealed caps that make punch-cutting viable. Let these rest 6+ months if you want the peppery edge to mellow into something truly magical.
