Let's cut straight to the chase - the Juarez Jack Brown from Crowned Heads punches way above its $7-per-stick price tag. This 5×56 Nicaraguan puro rocks a Mexican San Andrés wrapper that shines like polished mahogany, hiding its secret sauce: a smooth transition from coffee grounds to unexpected caramel whispers. Perfect for when you want something bold but don't feel like wrestling a nicotine monster.
Cold draw gives espresso grounds and damp earth. Initial puffs release black pepper that settles into baking spices - think nutmeg dusted on dark chocolate. Smoke production's modest but thick, like chewing on a cinnamon stick.
Here's where the San Andrés wrapper flexes. Leather tones emerge alongside hickory smoke, with occasional caramel blips that disappear faster than weekend paychecks. Burn line stays razor-sharp despite the 56 ring gauge.
Strength ramps up to full territory. Burnt coffee beans dominate but get tempered by unexpected raisin sweetness. Retrohale reveals the Nicaraguan core with white pepper tingle. Stop at 1.5" unless you enjoy tar kisses.
Pair with cold brew coffee or añejo tequila. Needs 65% RH for optimal performance - too dry and the pepper dominates, too moist kills the subtle sweetness. Box purchase recommended as these improve significantly after 6 months rest.
