Crowned Heads Le Patissier No 2 Torpedo

Let's talk about the Crowned Heads Le Patissier No 2 Torpedo - a 6⅛" x 52 figurado that combines Nicaraguan craftsmanship with pastry-inspired flavors. Priced at $11.70 per stick in 20-count boxes, this Tabacalera Pichardo-rolled smoke features an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper hugging Nicaraguan and Costa Rican fillers. Its torpedo shape delivers concentrated sweetness perfect for after-dinner relaxation without overwhelming nicotine strength.

Core Specifications

• Brand: Crowned Heads
• Price: $234/box of 20
• Format: Figurado (Torpedo)
• Size: 6⅛" x 52 RG
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
• Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan & Costa Rican
• Strength: Medium (3/5)

Smoking Experience Breakdown

First Third

• Cold Draw: Molasses & cedar
• Initial smoke: Creamy vanilla bean
• Transition: Baking spices emerge at ½"
• Burn line: Sharp, slight canoeing

Middle Third

• Core flavors: Caramelized sugar
• Secondary notes: French roast coffee
• Smoke output: Medium volumn
• Ash: Dense, 1.5" holds

Final Third

• Flavor shift: Dark chocolate dominance
• Nuances: Cashew, faint black pepper
• Draw tightness: Slight resistance
• Nicotine hit: Mild chest warmth

Comparable Torpedo Options

• Drew Estate Liga No.9 (6"x52) - Earthy espresso core
• My Father Le Bijou (6⅛"x52) - Pepper-forward
• Arturo Fuente Hemingway (6"x47) - Cedar-focused
• Padron 1964 (6½"x52) - Cocoa powder profile

Construction Notes

The box-pressed torpedo shows minimal vein structure with seamless cap transition. Post-light combustion remains even without touch-ups. Draw opens up after initial 15 minutes - retrohale reveals hidden cinnamon notes. Final third benefits from purging to maintain flavor clarity.