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Size: Robusto (5.0"x50)
Type: Box of 24
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Sticking to their guns.
As people, we all adhere to normalcy. From what we eat and drink, to running around like mindless ants to get to where we're going. We're all victims of 'normal'. But at the end of the day, normal can get boring, fast. That's where cigar companies like Crowned Heads come into play. Influenced by the edgy, rebellious, and determined lyrics of the band, Kings of Leon, Crowned Heads goes against the programming of everyday handmades. Without further adieu, enter their first creation, Four Kicks cigars. Their motto is simple, yet loud and clear. Stick to who you are, stay loyal to those you care about, and never forget where you came from.
Crafted under the watchful eye of E.P. Carrillo in the Dominican, Four Kicks brings the substance in spades. At first glance, it's easy to think of this is as a powerhouse cigar. But a closer look reveals a medium-bodied cigar bursting with flavor. It all starts with a smooth, reddish-brown Ecuador Habano wrapper. This leaf is seamlessly applied to a core of Nicaraguan long-fillers hugged by a Nicaraguan binder. From the first puff, the senses are met with a wave of chewy, spicy-sweet flavors. Nuts, leather, and a steady dose of pepper join forces with creamy, cedary undertones. There's a lot going on, but one thing is for sure. It works, and works well. Complex, interesting, and one eye-catching handmade, this should be on your to try list.
Four Kicks already caught the eye of critics earning a 91-rating in the process, noting: "There is a significant earthy character to this smoke, balanced by a sweet and spicy component and a black pepper finish."
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Crowned Heads Four Kicks
Crowned Heads Four Kicks

Crowned Heads Four Kicks

Crowned Heads Four Kicks
A coffee & chocolate bomb right at the start. Other notes of leather and spice come through shortly after. The burn started waving at first but very quickly fixed itself and remained even the rest of the way. The draw is tight but adequate, great cigar in general.

Crowned Heads Four Kicks
Crowned Heads Four Kicks
Crowned Heads Four Kicks

Crowned Heads Four Kicks

Crowned Heads Four Kicks
Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2020. This is the first time the Nike is all Nicaragua tobacco. Even though it had a band on the foot (I typically hate the bands on the foot of a cigar) taking off the foot band didn't hurt the wrapper. A straight cut and a very loose draw lead to a pretty uneven burn right away so I touched up the side that wasn't burning well. That lasted for about 3 puffs before it started canoeing again so I decided I needed to slow down drastically. Not much flavor overall so far but there's an earthy tobacco flavor with a spiciness in the retrohale. Even though I had to touch up the burn twice in the first third, the draw was loose, and the ash looked like it was going to fall off at any time, the first ash held on for about two inches before I tapped it off. Unfortunately, the burn never really evened out so I had to touch it up again right after I tapped the ash. Halfway through the burn tightened up and burned more evenly but was still uneven. The further I got toward the nub the better the burn got and I was really allowed to appreciate the flavors, which are spectacular, especially being paired with a double-aged, dark rum. I'm getting a lot of earthy, spicy, leathery cedar with some caramel and light roast coffee. Retrohale is a bit spicy and very flavorful in the last third. If not for the poor burn in the first half, it would have been an excellent cigar. I had to take some points off because of the super loose draw and uneven burn which lead to having to touch up the burn multiple times. Fantastic, well blended flavors, but the construction leaves a lot to be desired.
Crowned Heads Four Kicks
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