Crowned Heads · Four Kicks Capa Especial
New WorldEverydayCrowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial Corona Gorda
A Sumatra-wrapped twist on Four Kicks in a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda — sweeter and nuttier than the original, with cedar, toast, and a creamy medium body.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Creamy · Roast
The Capa Especial ("special wrapper") is Crowned Heads' reimagining of the cigar that started it all. It swaps the original Four Kicks' Ecuador Habano leaf for a silkier Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and adds some Dominican tobacco to the filler, giving the blend a sweeter, smoother personality. Like the original, it's rolled at EP Carrillo's Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic.
What it tastes like
The Sumatra wrapper brings a gentle sweetness and a nutty, toasty character that sets it apart from the standard line. Expect cedar, lightly sweet spice, almonds, and toast riding on the same creamy backbone Four Kicks is known for. It's a medium-bodied, easygoing smoke with excellent balance and a clean, even burn in this slim Corona Gorda format.
Who it's for
This is an approachable, crowd-pleasing cigar — ideal for newer smokers and anyone who wants flavor without much punch. It shines as a morning or midday smoke with coffee. If you enjoy the lighter, sweeter side of the spectrum, the cigar strength guide is worth a read, and fans of the original should also try the Four Kicks Robusto for comparison.
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