This coffin-shaped sampler packs four Nicaraguan powerhouses showcasing Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrappers - Crowned Heads' annual tribute to departed souls through premium smoke. Partnering with My Father Cigars' broadleaf specialists, they've created box-pressed beauties ranging from 46-54 ring gauges. The dark chocolate-forward blend hits full strength within the first inch, making espresso drinkers and seasoned smokers its primary audience.
First Third: Immediate black pepper sting through nostrils with dark roast coffee dominance. Cocoa powder emerges beneath charred oak notes, accompanied by visible oil beads on wrapper. Firm ash holds 1.5+" despite substantial smoke output.
Midpoint: Transition to mineral earthiness (wet stone) and cured leather. Retrohale carries baking spices - cinnamon sharper than typical Nicaraguan blends. Draw tightens slightly in Corona Gorda vitola, requiring precise puff rhythm.
Final Third: Bittersweet chocolate takes center stage as pepper subsides. Notable tar buildup in last inch creates occasional bitterness. Box-pressed Toro maintains perfect burn line while Gordo develops canoeing if smoked hastily.
