Crook of the Crown Cigar by Stolen Throne Cigars

This is a cigar that means a lot to me. In fact, this is a cigar company that means a lot to me. I have spoken on this stick several times, but I have never written a blog on it. Don’t ask me why, but it deserves not only to be written about but also smoked. I am speaking about none other than the Crook of the Crown San Andres Maduro by Stolen Throne Cigars. This oily, silky, half-closed footed Maduro offers much in flavor, smoke, and esthetic look. I recently posted a video on YouTube if you would like to see a complete review. Regardless, here is a brief breakdown: The Crook of the Crown cigar was first put on my radar by a friend who frequents the shop now and then.

The gentleman handed me this cigar with a grin on his face, asking, “Have you ever tried it before?” “Tried it?” I replied. “I have never even heard of it. But thanks!” Interested, I lit it up, noting the semi-closed foot. Traditionally, when I light up a closed foot I go straight into the light instead of toasting it, that way you get more wrapper leaf flavor at the start. Afterward, I touch it up with minor toasting. The flavor up front was immediate – black peppercorns, Mexican hot chocolate, espresso, and earth. One thing I noticed right away was the lack of warm-up time. This cigar is a full-flavored once lit.

As I smoked more of it I fell in love with the Crook of the Crown even more. The wrapper leaf is a Mexican San Andres, Binder from Indonesia, and the fillers from Nicaragua. About a quarter into smoking it I contacted Stolen Throne Cigars and spoke with founder and owner Lee Marsh. I NEEDED this cigar in the humidor. Upon exploring, I learned they had an additional blend known as Call to Arms, a Sumatra made in Robusto and Corona vitolas. Later, Lee Marsh would craft another known as the Three Kingdoms Habano. Oak Glen Tobacconist carries all three lines. If you haven’t yet enjoyed Crook of the Crown or the other two blends by Stolen Throne, I highly recommend trying them. You won’t be disappointed.