Crowned Heads Four Kicks

Today’s Featured Cigar:

Crowned Heads Four Kicks

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The Cigar:

The Four Kicks from Crowned Heads is produced at EP Carillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic. It is crafted from Nicaragua fillers and binder underneath an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. This cigar was released in November 2011, and has been available in six regular production sizes including the 5x50 Robusto vitola pictured here.

The Flavors:

One of the most enjoyable qualities a cigar can have is showcasing flavors that are bigger than its strength, and this cigar is an excellent example of that. The sweet and spicy profile seems to lay over a bed of cedar and leather tones culminating with a pepper finish. While the strength is medium, the flavor is full. 

The Bottle:

Austin Eastciders

Made with apple juice concentrate from Europe, these East Austin made ciders are not sweet, because they aren’t supposed to be. The Texas Brut Light Cider is 4.2% ABV, with notes of dry apple, champagne, and citrus. 

The Pairing:

I’ve previously described the Crowned Heads Four Kicks as “the any time of day cigar”. It seems to naturally pair well with a wide range of beverage options and settings. In the case of the dry cider, it can be envisioned as a mid-day, summertime enjoyment. The mutual sharp flavors work well together, while the mutual mild sweet tones and carbonated mouthfeel refresh the palate and satisfy the mind. 

The Story:

The Four Kicks was the very first cigar released from Crowned Heads. Its name comes from the title of a Kings of Leon song. Owner of Crowned Heads, Jon Huber, wrote “The song, Four Kicks, really spoke to me. It was filled anger, rebellion, confidence, and determination. These were the feelings that inspired us to forge together and create what would later become Crowned Heads LLC.”