The Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2024 LC54 Torpedo packs a 6×54 figurado shape with Nicaraguan tobacco wrapped in Habano leaf. This limited-edition release from My Father's Estelí factory carries its signature Day of the Dead symbolism through four commemorative coins on the band. At $14.35 per stick ($344.52/box of 24), it delivers structured complexity without breaking the bank.
First Third: Opens with cedar planks and roasted cashews, transitioning to black pepper spice at the 1-inch mark. White pepper tingle lingers on the lips. Draw starts slightly tight but opens up after first ash drop.
Mid Section: Creamy texture emerges with molasses sweetness. Dark fruit notes (black cherry/prune) mix with baking spices. Burn line holds straight at 65% humidity. Ash holds 1.5-2 inches before dropping.
Final Third: Mineral slate flavors develop alongside dark chocolate bitterness. Retrohale brings out faint floral hints. Nicotine strength builds gradually - noticeable but not overwhelming at 90-minute smoke time.
Rolled at My Father Cigars SA in Estelí using aged Nicaraguan tobaccos from 2018-2020 harvests. Jalapa Valley filler leaves contribute sweetness while Estelí ligero adds depth. The Ecuadorian wrapper underwent 18-month fermentation - visible in its oily sheen and minimal tooth.
