Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown
Posted on August 20 2020
Stolen Throne Crook of the crown - Toro
Cigars Smoked: Many
MSRP: $11
Smoking Time: 95 minutes
Body: Medium to Full
Vitola: Toro 6X52
Wrapper: 10 Year Aged San Andreas Maduro
Binder: Indonesian
Filler: Nicaraguan
Visual Inspection and First Impressions: Beautiful, toothy and leathery. mostly uniform dark chocolate color wrapper. Half closed foot and a triple cap. Visible veins and tight seams. Packed tightly with no soft spots. Red white and black band depicting a crow atop a crown.
Cold Draw: Pepper, Andes chocolate mint, BBQ smoke.
Draw: 6/10
Internal RH Head: 69
Internal RH Foot: 65
First Third: On first light the cigar lets you know what its all about, a burst of red pepper and leather from the semi closed foot fills your mouth off the bat. Many more flavors quickly join the party- Chocolate, coffee and white pepper. Very balanced and very complex.
Second Third : Starts off with much less pepper than the first third, coffee is a little more prominent, as well as a creamy note that lays in the background. Pepper keeps coming in and out of the foreground.
Final Third: The cigar intensifies closer to a full body, still extremely balanced, with more pronounced peppers, but different than the first third. Black pepper, leather and earth take the lead.
Final Thoughts: The Crook of the crown is an absolute Home run in the first inning, first swing. Stolen thrones team with the assistance of master blender Noel Rojas have created a cigar that will please most, in all aspects. Construction and flavors are dead on.
We are anxiously anticipating the arrival of the newest release from the guys- The Call to Arms, that will be available very very shortly.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown?
Medium to full body. The 10-year aged San Andres Maduro wrapper delivers richness without overwhelming spice — it's accessible for intermediate smokers while satisfying experienced aficionados.
Who blended the Crook of the Crown?
Master blender Noel Rojas collaborated with Stolen Throne to create this cigar. Rojas is well regarded for his boutique blending work, and his touch is evident in the cigar's balance and construction.
Is $11 a good price for this cigar?
Absolutely. The reviewer called it an "absolute home run" and the 95-minute burn time makes it exceptional value. The 10-year aged wrapper alone justifies the price point for a boutique cigar.