Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta. Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century. Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel Conviction
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Late in 2023, Rocky Patel Cigars released their most extravagant cigar to date, Conviction, which was announced at the 2023 PCA trade show. The Conviction is a two country tobacco blend featuring tobaccos from Mexico and Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan tobacco is from the Rocky Patel farms in Condega and Esteli. The Conviction features a double […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick 2022 – Mardi Gras Edition
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For 2022, Crowned Heads released the fabled limited edition Mule Kick in a San Andres Oscuro wrapper. These cigars were released in a 10-count box and retailed for $11.95 a piece. These cigars have been well received and eagerly anticipated each year of their release starting in 2012. The Mule Kick blend also features a […]
The Smoking Syndicate – Powstanie Wotjek 2021
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The Powstanie Wotjek 2021 was released in November of 2021 and is the third release of the Wotjek or “War Bear” blend. Each year it has been a different size and this year the Wotjek was released in a boxed press toro that features a barber pole using Ecuadorian Habano and San Andres Maduro wrapper […]
The Smoking Syndicate – Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Ascension
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Southern Draw has released a new vitola to their popular Jacob’s Ladder line called the Ascension. The Ascension is a belicoso fino that has been aging since 2016 and was made by AJ Fernandez Cigars. The Jacob’s Ladder line is named for the son of Robert and Sharon Holt, Ethan Jacob Holt, of Southern Draw […]