Crowned Heads La Imperiosa, The Original Las Calaveras 2014

There has been a recent ‘Hidden Gem’ discovery here at OGT Cigars! Perhaps the most overlooked jewel from Crowned Heads Cigars has arrived! Let me reintroduce you to the Crowned Heads La Imperiosa Duke. I say re-introduce because it may look new, but it is the original blend, rebanded, and the first time Oak Glen Tobacconist has started carrying it on a regular basis. The La Imperiosa is actually the original Las Calaveras 2014 blend. It has been somewhat of a mystery name in the cigar world due to its quiet confidence and the fact that it has held its own stature despite its origin. Now it is literally incarnated with a brand-new personality, plus the same signature taste! This is not a common occurrence for us at OGT Cigars, but rather a kind of relaunch of history and artisan.

The existence of La Imperiosa can be traced back to the beginning of Crowned Heads Cigars. The first edition of Las Calaveras in 2014 was a sensational debut that got people talking about the harmony of strength, lushness, and complexity achieved in the blend. The success was so great that demand arose for a remade version. The response of Crowned Heads was not a mere revival but a reinvention of the Las Calaveras as La Imperiosa. The narrative of the new chapter was told through La Imperiosa, which is a part of the brand’s permanent collection. La Imperiosa is crafted by Pepin Garcia at the famous My Father Cigars factory in Nicaragua. The packaging was updated this summer, which I think might be the best-looking upgrade of the portfolio.

Light-up the La Imperiosa Cigar and what you get is… The first impression of the cigar is its vivid yet refined nature with flavors of black pepper and an earthy characteristic of its Nicaraguan origin. The medium roast coffee and the roasted nuttiness become more prominent as the smoke is opened up with further notes of creamy milk chocolate, cedar, and a little vanilla sweetness. The smoke continues to evolve from beginning to end, revealing a new aspect of its complex nature with each new experience. With its medium-to-full body, La Imperiosa could be a great match for those who are already passionate about cigars as well as for people looking for one of the best examples of the perfected La Imperiosa art of Crowned Heads Cigars to try.

I cannot recommend this cigar enough; it has really gotten my attention. I messaged Jon Huber of Crowned Heads and told him, This cigar is INSANE and underrated. His response: ‘RIGHT?!?’. At OGT Cigars, it has turned out to be one of the best of our choices without a doubt. The possibility to relive the history of a blend that is the source of one of the most incredible cigars in the Crowned Heads’ world is now available with La Imperiosa, a genuinely unbelievable occasion. The return of this icon, the original Las Calaveras limited release, and light up the Crowned Heads La Imperiosa!