Let's talk about this beefy 5 5/8" corona from Crowned Heads, packing Nicaraguan heat under a Jalapa Shade-Grown wrapper. At $18.54 per stick (box of 20), it rolls out earthy punches with Carrillo's factory cred - seven roller pairs granted VIP access to craft these dark oil-slicked sticks. The 54-ring gauge feels substantial without being wrist-heavy, like holding a perfectly weighted fountain pen that happens to taste like pepper spray and wisdom.
The cold draw whispers cinnamon secrets before ignition. First puffs deliver Nicaraguan soil samples - damp earth after monsoon rain. Black pepper granules materialize mid-palate, retrohale nasal fireworks warning: this ain't your grandpa's Connecticut. Ash holds stubborn like Krakatoa's last eruption.
As heat crawls past band point, espresso crema flavors emerge. Dark chocolate nibs mix with baking spices - think cinnamon challah crust. Smoke output thickens to London fog levels. Watch the burn line; needs occasional correction like a feisty Ferrari.
Nearing nub territory, charred oak dominates. Leather tannins dry the mouth like Tannin Nebula. Nicotine payload lands heavy - not for empty stomachs. Smart money stops at last inch unless you fancy floor-staring contests.
Night owls needing caffeine alternatives. Nicaraguan purists who measure cigar quality by pepper ppm. Fans of dense smoke that lingers like awkward silences. Not recommended for golf course smoking (unless playing solo).
