Crowned Heads · The Angel's Anvil
New WorldAficionadosCrowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019
A limited 6 1/8 x 50 toro with a dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper, made at EP Carrillo for TAA retailers. Rich chocolate and espresso in a collector's cigar.
The short answer
The Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic toro with a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Crowned Heads's The Angel's Anvil line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) toro wrapped in Brazilian Arapiraca at 6.125 in × 50.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 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.
The Angel's Anvil is Crowned Heads' annual exclusive for the Tobacconists' Association of America (TAA), a group of top brick-and-mortar shops. The name stays the same each year but the blend changes, so collectors track them by vintage. The 2019 edition is a 6 1/8 x 50 toro wearing a dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over Ecuador Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan filler, rolled at EP Carrillo's Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic.
What it tastes like
The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper gives this one a dark, sweet-and-spicy character. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, and black pepper over a sweet, earthy base — rich and layered, landing in the medium-full range. It's a polished, well-balanced smoke that rewards slow puffing, with the clean construction and even burn EP Carrillo is known for.
Who it's for
As a limited, shop-exclusive release, this is one for aficionados and collectors who enjoy hunting down small-batch cigars. It's an after-dinner smoke for espresso or bourbon. To understand what the dark Brazilian wrapper brings, our Maduro vs Connecticut guide is a useful read, and the cigar strength guide helps place a medium-full smoke.
Tracked down a rare one? Log and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 — frequently asked
- Is the Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 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 The Angel's Anvil 2019?
- The Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 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 The Angel's Anvil 2019 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 The Angel's Anvil 2019?
- 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 The Angel's Anvil 2019?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
More cigars like this
Crowned Heads
Medium-FullCrowned Heads Court Reserve XVIII Robusto
A 5 x 50 robusto with a dark Mexican San Andres wrapper, made at EP Carrillo. Cocoa, espresso, and pepper — Crowned Heads' return to its Dominican roots.
Crowned Heads
Medium-FullCrowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2023
The 2023 edition of Crowned Heads' longest-running limited line — a 5 7/8 x 52 with an Ecuador Sumatra maduro wrapper. Richer and darker than standard Four Kicks.
Crowned Heads
Medium-FullCrowned Heads Headley Grange Estupendos
A 5 1/2 x 52 Ecuador Sumatra robusto made at EP Carrillo, inspired by Led Zeppelin. Earthy, peppery, and full-flavored — a longtime Crowned Heads favorite.
Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 head-to-head
See how Crowned Heads The Angel's Anvil 2019 stacks up against similar cigars — strength, flavor, and ratings.