Crowned Heads Cigars Las Calaveras (Annual Limited Release)

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto

Blind Man's Puff · Mar 28, 2014

The Concept Crowned Heads Las Calaveras was inspired by “La Calavera Catrina,” a zinc etching by Mexican printmaker and illustrator, Jose Guadalupe Posada. Beginning with the Edicion Limitada 2014, Las Calaveras will be an annual release that is a respectful homage to those who have passed away in the year before, and is intended to be a celebration of their lives and remembrances, rather than a mourning or a symbol of sadness and death. Each year, we all lose a friend or loved one, or know of someone who has endured that same loss. Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto In today’s fast-paced world, it is all too easy to forget the fragile nature that is life. Often, in the race to gain material success, we lose sight that our true legacy are the lives we touch and the love we leave behind once we pass on. It is in this spirit that Las Calaveras pays tribute to those who have touched our lives and shared their love. A total of 3,000 boxes (72,000 cigars) of Las Calaveras EL 2014 were produced at the My Father Cigars S.A. factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, under the supervision of Jose “Pepin” Garcia and Jaime Garcia. The Garcia family has garnered a reputation as makers of some of the world’s finest cigars, including Cigar Aficionado magazine’s “Cigar of the Year 2012.” Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto The Sizes: LC550 – 5” x 50 LC652 – 6” x 52 LC754 – 7” x 54 The Specs: Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Oscuro (8th priming) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto Initial Impressions: After talking with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads, he informed me that this is indeed the final blend that will be shipping around May 12th. He was also kind enough to send me some pictures of that cigar with bands. The wrapper is very dark, almost black and has a lot of tooth. The color is very even and there are a few medium-sized veins. The triple cap is perfect. The aroma I get from the wrapper and foot is a spicy sweetness, like an oriental dish.The pre-light draw is just the sweetness and some earth. Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto 1/3: Not a whole lot of spice up front, but a lot of dark, rich flavors. The flavors so far are a dark espresso and dark chocolate, the kind you hope for when you see a cigar this dark. As the third moves along further, I’m getting very meaty and peppery undertone in addition to the espresso and dark chocolate, like a peppercorn steak. Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto 2/3: Not much change in the flavors so far, besides the spice backing off a little. The burn/draw/construction are all fantastic though. Part way through, the smoke becomes noticibly creamier, which adds a nice dimension of complexity. 3/3: This third makes a smooth transition into a more woody flavor, but still dark, like oak. Just a hint of pepper is still present on the tongue and finish.At the end of the smoke I pick up a char taste, almost bitter, but nothing to bother me. I think these little edges will be ironed out with a little more rest. Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto Overall: Overall, this was a tremendous smoke, not even taking into account the fact that it’s pretty young and hasn’t been released yet. I can only imagine how these will be in 6 months or a year. The draw and burn were both spot on and I had no issues with construction. I think Jon Huber has struck gold again with this release and I will definitely pick up a box for myself. I personally give this a score of 96 (Extraordinary). Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto Summary Overall, this was a tremendous smoke, not even taking into account the fact that it's pretty young and hasn't been released yet. I can only imagine how these will be in 6 months or a year. The draw and burn were both spot on and I had no issues with construction. I think Jon Huber has struck gold again with this release and I will definitely pick up a box for myself. 96 Extraordinary {"@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Quick Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Robusto","image": [ "https://blindmanspuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_7745-1155x770.jpg" ],"review": { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "worstRating": "0", "ratingValue": "96", "bestRating": "100" }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Emmett" } }} Like this: Like Loading...

Las Calaveras 2020

Leaf Enthusiast · Jul 29, 2020

The 2020 version of Crowned Heads’ annual Limited Edition series, Las Calaveras, may be one of the best things that’s happened this year!

LC · 5.50″ × 48

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025

Kohnhed · Oct 24, 2025

Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.25 Date Released: August 2025 Quantity Released: 1500 boxes of 24 cigars x 3 siz…

Toro · 6.00″ × 54 · Medium/Full

Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario by Crowned Heads

Simply Stogies · Nov 30, 2024

Crowned Heads has put out a Las Calaveras release each year, since 2014. Las Calaveras is made to honor those who were close to Crowned Heads and have passed that year. The Las Calaveras annual release has become on of my most looked forward to releases. Beyond its significance for honoring those who passed, it...

Toro · 6.00″ × 52 · Medium + · Nicaragua

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2020

Stogie Press · Oct 18, 2020

Introduced in June of 2020, the Las Calaveras EL 2020 is an all new blend from Crowned Heads of their yearly limited release of cigars that started back in 2014. Las Calaveras was born as a tribute to those who have passed away in the previous year, and is intended to be a celebration of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2020 – Rated 94[…]

Torpedo · 5.50″ × 48

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edicion Limitada 2020 LC56 (6 x 56)

Tiny Tim's Cigar Blog · Sep 18, 2020

6.00″ × 56

Cigar Review Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018 LC54

Cigar Coop · Mar 18, 2019

In 2014, Crowned Heads announced a new limited edition line known as Las Calaveras. This line was significant because it marked the first time Crowned Heads would produce a cigar outside of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza factory in the Dominican Republic. For Las Calaveras, Crowned Heads would team up with the Garcia family at My […] Key flavors: Natural Tobacco, Chocolate, Cream, Red Pepper, Cedar.

LC46 · 5.63″ × 46 · Medium to Full · Nicaragua

Las Calaveras 2015

Stogies on the Rocks · Jun 9, 2015

The first thing everyone is going to ask is how does it compare to the 2014. You have to remember that this cigar is completely different, it’s the same ‘brand’, but it’s a different cigar and therefore you have to judge it on it’s own merit. I definitely enjoyed this cigar and I would go back to the LC50 over and over again. So, if you like spice and some nice rich earthy coffee notes then by all means tee this one up and smoke it! But if you really loved the 2014 edition don’t come into smoking this cigar thinking it’s going to be the same. Judge it for it’s own and then see what you think!

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 LC46

Developing Palates · Feb 12, 2018 · June 2017

The Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2017 shows a heavier spice and grittier profile. I'll be interested to see how this cigar does with further age, as I don't think it is quite prime time yet.

Corona Gorda · 5.62″ × 46 · Nicaragua

CROWNED HEADS LAS CALAVERAS EDICIÓN LIMITADA 2021

Comedy Cigars Music · Dec 24, 2021

The Las Calaveras appears to be a well put together cigar with aromas of wood, barnyard, prune, and wine from the foot and wrapper. Not sure what kind of wine, as I’m not a wine drinker, but I’ve smelled wine. For all I know, it could be the Walmart special or some rare and obscure wine snob’s favorite. No cl

Lc54 · 5.75″ × 54