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.
