This torpedo-shaped beauty from Crowned Heads brings dessert to your humidor. Packed in boxes of 24 sticks at $237.60 a pop, the 6.5"x48 parejo sports a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that practically glistens with oil. Medium-bodied but flavor-packed, it's like smoking a chocolate soufflé - if that soufflé came with Nicaraguan fillers and Ecuadorian Sumatra binder.
First Third: Immediate dark chocolate notes blend with wet earth undertones. Smoke production stays moderate - enough to taste the sweetness but won't fog up your room.
Middle Third: Baking spices emerge as promised. Think cinnamon toast crunch minus the sugar rush, with coffee grounds texture that grips your palate without being harsh.
Final Third: Caramelized sugar sweetness peaks here. Watch for mineral notes creeping in during last inch - some love this complexity, others might reach for the cutter early.
Rolled at EP Carrillo's Dominican factory, these hold 1.5"+ ash reliably. The box-pressed parejo format ensures even burning - no canoeing issues reported. Let rest 2-4 weeks after delivery for optimal draw.
Skip the obvious sweet drinks. Try with oolong tea or high-proof bourbon (≥50% ABV) to complement rather than compete with the cocoa flavors. Morning smokers: pair with cold brew using chocolate-toned beans.
