This limited edition figurado from Crowned Heads punches above its weight class with its 54 ring gauge and 5 5/8" frame. Priced at $358.80/box of 24, the Nicaraguan puro wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro delivers the dark intensity My Father Cigars' blends are known for. The 2023 release continues the Day of the Dead tribute tradition - four commemorative coins on the band honor individuals who passed last year.
Initial draws deliver espresso grounds and burnt caramel through dense smoke. The broadleaf wrapper shows its sweet side with maple syrup undertones, though volcanic soil minerals keep it from becoming cloying. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the figurado taper.
Nicaraguan fillers flex their muscles as charred oak and black pepper emerge. Smoke texture thickens to whole milk consistency, leaving tongue-coating licorice notes. Watch for nicotine kick - this isn't your morning commute smoke.
Leather and baking spices dominate the home stretch. The broadleaf's earthy core shines through cocoa powder transitions, though tar buildup requires purging past the 45-minute mark. Finish strong with lingering smoked meat savoriness.
Rolled at My Father's Estelí factory using Jalapa valley filler tobacco. The Connecticut-seed broadleaf wrapper undergoes 18-month fermentation in pilones, developing the oily sheen that prevents canoeing. High priming leaves from the volcanically enriched soils contribute the signature mineral bite.
