The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial Sublime comes roaring in with its 6x54 parejo frame, packing Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf. This fourth iteration of the series builds on its rock-n-roll heritage (yes, literally inspired by Kings of Leon's song) while dialing up the intensity to full-bodied territory. At $236.52 per box of 24, it's positioned as an "aggressive daily smoker" for those who like their cigars with both power and polish.
First Third: Immediate black pepper kick mellows into baking spices - think nutmeg dusted on dark roast coffee. The San Andrés wrapper delivers a distinct mineral tang that cuts through the density.
Mid Section: Earthiness expands with charred oak and roasted almond notes. Retrohale reveals hidden cherry cola sweetness, though the nicotine build-up starts tickling the back of the throat around this mark.
Final Stretch: Leather and bitter chocolate dominate as the Dominican fillers emerge. Smoke texture turns creamy but demands slower pacing - rush it and you'll get tar bitterness in the last inch.
The box-pressed torpedo maintains razor-sharp burn lines despite its girth. Draw resistance sits at the ideal medium-tightness, requiring about 2-3 priming puffs between draws to keep combustion even. Tip: Pair with mineral water to accentuate the underlying salty nuances.
