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Cigar Review: Four Kicks Mule Kick 2023 by Crowned Heads

The Mule Kick is a cigar that I look forward to every year. I have hopes that one of these years it will match the greatness that was released in 2012. While I have written about Crowned Heads being a good limited-edition cigar brand in the past, I have found myself smoking mostly Crowned Heads…

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Cigar Review: Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 by Crowned Heads

As another year passes, the cigar community is treated to yet another limited edition cigar from Crowned Heads. The first cigar I had from the series was in 2018 and since then it has generated cult following among fans. While there are some good regular production choices, the limited edition lines always seem to outshine…

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Cigars & Coffee Episode 70: Sfumato in C Major and Janus Coffee Ranch Hand

Tim revisits the Janus Coffee Roasters Ranch hand that scored so well in his last episode but this time pairs it with the PCA 2022 show exclusive, the Crowned Heads Sfumato in C Major. The only thing we can hope for is that he pronounces something right at least once.

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 59: Crowned Heads Jericho OBS and Janus Nicaraguan Bourbon Barrel Aged

Tim smokes a Crowned Heads Jericho OBS with Janus Coffee Roasters Nicaraguan Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. Get 15% off your order of cigars and cigar accessories at www.oxfordcigarcompany.com by using the coupon code “simplystogies” at checkout. We are big fans of Janus Coffee. Check them out at www.januscoffeeroasters.com. You won’t be disappointed! Want more cigar…

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Cigars & Coffee Episode 58: La Carême Belicosos Finos 2022 LE & Cyclops Blend Coffee

James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa and smokes the new Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2022 LE from Crowned Heads and drinks the Cyclops blend from Janus Coffee Roasters.

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Cigar Review: Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2022

I’m going to let you, the reader, in on a little secret. Apparently, there was some controversy over the box art on the Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick 2022. Why? Because it has the Mexican flag colors on it. Who, you ask, would have such an issue with this? I have no idea. What…

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 46: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Magicos EL 2021 and Caribou Hot Turtle Mocha with Milk Chocolate

Join Tim as he fanboys over another cigar from Crowned Heads, the Mil Dias Magicos Edicion Limitada 2021 and Caribou “Hot Turtle Mocha w/ Milk Chocolate”. Tim also tests out new equipment as he gets ready for the 2022 PCA trade show. Let us know what you think in the comments.  

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 39: La Careme Cosacos and Disturbed’s Get Up Coffee

James returns to David’s Fine Tobaccos in Clive, Iowa to smoke and review the La Careme Cosacos from Crowned Heads and drinks Disturbed’s Get Up Coffee from Dead Sled Coffee.

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Cigar Review: The CHC Serie E 5150 from Crowned Heads Really Got Me

The Serie E was, according to Jon Huber, “sonically inspired by the guitar solo ‘Eruption’ from Eddie Van Halen in 1978 [on] the original Van Halen album.” Jon goes on to describe how the cutting, toasting and toasting of the cigar are a metaphor for the bass guitar and drums at the beginning; the majority…

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Top 5 Cigars to Look Forward to After the PCA Trade Show 2021

Our first PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show has come and gone, and it has been a lot to digest. Tim and I had a lot of fun going from booth to booth and talking with those in and around the premium cigar industry. Of course, some of the exhibitors were happy to share with…

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