Crowned Heads · Jericho Hill
New WorldExperiencedCrowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S
A box-pressed 5 1/8 x 44 with a dark Mexican San Andres wrapper, made at My Father. Pepper, cocoa, and leather — Crowned Heads' Johnny Cash-inspired blend.
The short answer
The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua corona with a Mexican San Andres wrapper. Expect dark cocoa, black pepper, and leather.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Spice · Earthy · Roast
The verdict
The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Crowned Heads's Jericho Hill line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) corona wrapped in Mexican San Andres at 5.125 in × 44.
On the palate, expect dark cocoa, black pepper, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 50 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Jericho Hill was Crowned Heads' first regular-production Nicaraguan line, inspired by Johnny Cash and the song "Cocaine Blues." It's rolled at the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, and every size is box-pressed under a dark, oily Mexican San Andres wrapper. The .44S is the slim one — a 5 1/8 x 44 named after the pistol in the song.
What it tastes like
San Andres is a bold, chocolatey leaf, and this thinner format puts it right up front. Expect dark cocoa, black pepper, leather, and coffee, with cedar and a faint sweet-earth note underneath. It runs medium to full in body with a spicy kick that suits the cigar's outlaw theme. The box press gives it a comfortable feel in the hand and a slow, even burn.
Who it's for
This one's for smokers who already enjoy dark, peppery San Andres cigars — newcomers may find it intense. It's a great after-dinner smoke with espresso or bourbon. Since the dark wrapper is the whole point here, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide explains what makes that leaf tick, and if you like it, try the wider Jericho Hill OBS next.
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Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S — frequently asked
- Is the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S?
- The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S taste like?
- Expect dark cocoa, black pepper, and leather, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S?
- It pairs well with espresso and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill .44S?
- Plan on about 50 minutes for the corona — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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