Crowned Heads Las Calaveras

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras was inspired by “La Calavera Catrina,” a zinc etching by Mexican printmaker and illustrator, Jose Guadalupe Posada.
The image depicts a female skeleton dressed only in a hat, and has become an icon of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.  The holiday focuses upon gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember those who have died.
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. 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.
With each year’s annual limited release, the blend and presentation of Las Calaveras will be altered.  What will remain the same, however, is the spirit behind the cigar.  We hope that with this annual remembrance, we will choose to celebrate–rather than mourn–the lives of those who have so graciously shared their legacies with us.

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.”
Las Calaveras is packaged in 24-count boxes, each containing 3 rows of 8 cigars.  The 3 rows represent life’s cycle of a beginning, middle, and end.  In biblical terms, the number ‘8’ signifies new beginnings, and in mathematical terms an ‘8’ laid on its side symbolizes “infinity,” as in eternal life.

Avo 88

AVO 88 Limited Edition 2014 was made to celebrate Avo Uvezian’s 88th birthday, but more than that it was made to celebrate his life’s passion. An avid piano player, this cigar’s name is also a nod to the 88 keys on a piano and is limited to 8,888 boxes.

Avo cigars hail from the Tabadom factory in the Dominican Republic. This notorious factory is the same location where Davidoff cigars are also produced, and is known throughout the world as one of the most premier cigar facilities currently still in operation. Each stick is carefully blended by Avo Uvezian and Hendrik Kelner - top industry specialists - who are known for producing some of the finest, most premium blends on the market.

This Dominican puro includes a carefully curated mix of premium long-filler leaves with an absolutely stunning Dominican Yamasa wrapper on the outside. It’s offered exclusively in the belicoso size, which was determined to be the ideal way to enjoy all of the smooth, complex flavor notes.

San Lotano Oval line

Before the Oval, San Lotano was praised by all who crossed its path. But after Oval there’s nothing left to say - this exciting new handmade says all that needs to be said.

Introducing the San Lotano Oval, a completely unique blend and shape that’s all its own. Featuring a distinctively-shaped press finish that looks like, you guessed it, an oval, and a blend of tobaccos that’s equally as unique, San Lotano Oval is truly a special cigar. Sporting a toothy and scrumptious Habano 2000 wrapper and brimming with rich Nicaraguan and Honduran long fillers, San Lotano Oval is primed for flavor. Accenting the blend further is a secret filler, known only to the people at Tabacalera Fernandez. Despite its untraditional appearance, this shape perfectly complements this masterfully blended handmade, creating an amazingly smooth and balanced experience. Expect notes of leather, nuts, and spice backed by a long, rich finish. Medium to full-bodied, the Oval burns and draws spot on. Unlike anything else, and that’s a good thing.

partagas 1845 Series

Partagas 1845:
Draped in a unique Ecuadorian Habano viso wrapper and generously filled with an intricate blend of long-fillers including Dominican Piloto Cubano ligero, Nicaraguan Guardian viso, Esteli seco, ASP seco, and a Connecticut Habano Broadleaf binder, Partagas 1845 was bred to deliver ample flavor. And deliver it does - this cigar is overflowing with hearty, rich tobacco notes, sweetness, coffee, pepper, and cedar. That hallmark Partagas smoothness remains, but the main core of flavors is a drastic departure. And that's a good thing. If you like robust, flavorful, boutique-style handmades,



Partagas Extra Fuerte:
 The evolution of Partagas continues with an incredibly flavorful addition to the acclaimed 1845 line. Extra Fuerte blends unmistakable Nicaraguan spice with a lush Ecuadoran Habano ligero wrapper for a memorable smoke that strikes an intricate balance between intensity and complexity.

H. Upmann Banker

Legend has it that Carl and Herman Upmann, a pair of ambitious German bankers, traveled to Cuba in 1844 with the intention of creating the perfect cigar. This top-secret blend was reserved solely for their most important (read: wealthiest) clients, and was locked in a vault to keep it away from prying eyes. Unfortunately, the bank burned down in the 20s, but luckily enough for you and me, attempts have been made to reintroduce this special concoction. That’s where H. Upmann The Banker comes into play.
Swathed in a super-dark Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and filled to the gills with vintage long-filler leaves from Nicaragua and the Dominican, this bold treat is worth writing home about. Spicy enough to keep you on your toes without overwhelming, the blend is medium in body with a distinctly creamy texture and features solid, earthy notes. It’s the perfect choice for your favorite hedge fund manager, or for anyone who appreciates a well-made, intensely satisfying Cuban-esque premium handmade with a bit of history behind it.

Kristoff Galerones Series

Intensivo is Kristoff’s first box press cigar and its fullest bodied cigar. While it may not “knock you out” with pure strength, the flavor and complexity is nothing short of “Intense”. Intensivo delivers big notes of spice, dark chocolate covered caramel, rich espresso, and decadent hazel nuts sprinkled with sea salt.

 

 

Blend

Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed
Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed, Dominican Cuban Seed, Honduran Cuban Seed

Ceniza De Plata, meaning “Silver Ash”, is an extremely rich medium-full bodied cigar with pronounced
notes of spice, a hint of black pepper, sweet milk chocolate and a smooth coffee and cream finish.
When you smoke this cigar, you’ll know why it’s called “Ceniza De Plata”.
 

 

 

Blend

Wrapper: San Andreas, Mexico
Binder: Ecuador Cuban Seed
Filler: Triple Nicaraguan C



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The DR4 is Kristoff’s mildest cigar but is still loaded with rich flavor. Utilizing four distinct Cuban Seed tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, hence “DR4”, the cigar delivers sweet cedar notes, almonds, honey and rich continuous notes of cream throughout. Blended for the beginner and experienced smoker alike.

 

 

 

Blend

Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed
Filler: Quad Dominican Cuban Seed

Monte by Montecristo

Monte by Montecristo is a modern twist on the classic cigar. The Monte features a double binder, composed of a Dominican Olor and Nicaraguan Corojo which encases an aged Dominican filler, all wrapped in a rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. With the name of Montecristo, you can be assured you will get the same flavor, complexity, and enjoyment out of this cigar that you have come to expect from all of Montecristo's offerings. In a word, this smoke is exquisite. Available in all three sizes, At an affordable price for a Montecristo. $8.49- $9.99 retail.