Crowned Heads · Jericho Hill
New WorldExperiencedCrowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS
A short, box-pressed 4 3/4 x 52 robusto with a dark Mexican San Andres wrapper, made at My Father. Cocoa, pepper, and leather in a punchy, flavor-packed format.
The short answer
The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto with a Mexican San Andres wrapper. Expect dark cocoa, black pepper, and leather.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Spice · Earthy · Roast · Fruity
The verdict
The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Crowned Heads's Jericho Hill line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Mexican San Andres at 4.75 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark cocoa, black pepper, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
OBS — a nod to "Orange Blossom Special" from Cash's At Folsom Prison — is the stout, short-and-fat robusto in the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill line. Like the rest of the lineup it's box-pressed, wrapped in dark Mexican San Andres, and rolled at the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
What it tastes like
The 4 3/4 x 52 format packs a lot of wrapper into a short cigar, so the San Andres really sings: dark cocoa, black pepper, leather, and espresso, with a sweet raisin note balancing the earthy bitterness. It's a medium-full smoke that delivers big flavor in under an hour — bold, chewy, and satisfying. The box press and My Father construction make for a slow, even burn.
Who it's for
OBS is best for experienced smokers who want a flavorful, peppery San Andres without committing to a long cigar. It's a perfect after-dinner pick with espresso, bourbon, or even a stout. Curious how this Nicaraguan-made, Mexican-wrapped blend stacks up against Cuban tradition? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan, and the dark-wrapper deep dive lives at Maduro vs Connecticut.
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Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS — frequently asked
- Is the Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS 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 OBS?
- The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill OBS 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 OBS 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 OBS?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and stout. 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 OBS?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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