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New WorldExperiencedCrowned Heads Le Careme Robusto
A box-pressed 5 x 52 robusto with a near-black Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper, made at EP Carrillo. Rich chocolate and espresso — Crowned Heads' soufflé-inspired blend.
The short answer
The Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic robusto with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Crowned Heads's Le Careme line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) robusto wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf at 5 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and port. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Le Careme was Crowned Heads' first blend inspired by food, named for Marie-Antoine Careme, the 19th-century French chef who popularized the soufflé. It's a box-pressed cigar wearing a dark, toothy, almost-black Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper over Ecuador Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan filler, rolled at Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic. The Robusto is a 5 x 52.
What it tastes like
The oily Broadleaf wrapper delivers exactly what you'd hope: rich dark chocolate and espresso, layered with cedar, a sweet earthiness, and a measured black-pepper spice. It's a decadent, dessert-like maduro that lands in the medium-full range — full of flavor but smooth and well-balanced rather than punishing. The box press and EP Carrillo construction give it a slow, even burn.
Who it's for
Le Careme is a treat for smokers who love sweet, chocolatey maduros — newer smokers can enjoy it after a few cigars under their belt. It's made for after dinner, paired with espresso, aged rum, or a glass of port. Since the Broadleaf wrapper is the star, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide is the perfect companion read, and the cigar strength guide helps you place it.
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Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto 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 Le Careme Robusto?
- The Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto 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 Le Careme Robusto taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Crowned Heads Le Careme Robusto?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and port. 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 Le Careme Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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