Stolen Throne Call to Arms Robusto
Posted on March 15 2021
Vitola: 5x50 | Smoking Time: 68 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10
Wrapper: Sumatran | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan
Stolen Throne is a boutique company founded in 2019 by Lee Marsh and JR Cannon. After their debut Crook of the Crown, the Call to Arms was their second release. Available in corona and robusto.
Visual Inspection: Beautiful cigar with minimal smooth veins, matte milk-brown wrapper covered in tooth, and a semi-closed foot. Firm at 65% RH. Foot: barnyard, coffee beans, almond. Cold draw: sweet raisin and barnyard.
First Third: Almond, barnyard, and cedar on lighting. Relatively dry in flavor, lacking initial depth. Light cream emerges and pushes through the wood and barnyard. Faint vanilla sweetness on the retrohale.
Second Third: Slowly gaining depth — graham cracker and charred wood push through while almond, barnyard, and cedar remain. Little pepper in the profile, which many smokers appreciate. Lingering almond and cream after exhaling. Smoke aroma: moist earth and burnt wood.
Final Third: Consistent rather than complex. Almond, cream, charred wood, and muted vanilla most prevalent. Sturdy cigar with one of the cleanest burn lines experienced without touch-ups.
Final Thoughts: Reliable and consistent. I’d recommend it to someone new to cigars or a Sumatran lover. While I prefer the Crook of the Crown, I wouldn’t recommend that to a new smoker — which is where Call to Arms has the upper hand. These will always have a spot in my humidor. Read the Crook of the Crown review here.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
Is the Stolen Throne Call to Arms good for beginners?
Yes — the reviewer specifically recommends it for someone new to cigars. The Sumatran wrapper keeps the body at medium, the construction is solid, and the flavors are approachable without being boring.
How does the Call to Arms differ from the Crook of the Crown?
The Crook of the Crown uses a 10-year aged San Andres Maduro wrapper and pushes medium-to-full body. The Call to Arms is lighter — Sumatran-wrapped, medium body, and more accessible. Both are well-made but cater to different strength preferences.
What does Sumatran wrapper taste like?
Sumatran wrappers are known for earth, sweet spice, and soft cedar with a smooth, medium body. They’re popular for their balance and accessibility — never too bold, always pleasant. Good for everyday smoking or introducing newer smokers to premium cigars.