Four Kicks

[jerseyjay]

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Four Kicks Giveway

This week we are photographing and smoking the latest creation out of the Crowned Heads stable - the Four Kicks. In the last few months, there has been a lot of chatter about the Four Kicks project in the social media circles. Kudos to Jon Huber and Mike Conder for creative and successful marketing campaign. Both individuals and their fellow business partners have shifted their creative minds from one established cigar company to a brand new cigar venture with a catchy label - the Crowned Heads. I can continue to summarize the history, the meaning, the approach or I can simply provide a link to the Crowned Heads website. I will choose the latter since one has to and will appreciate the amount of effort it takes to launch a premium cigar company from the ground floor up after watching numerous videos, reading blog entries, and absorbing all other information. A must read !

Packaged in 24-count boxes, Four Kicks is available in four shapes: Corona Gorda (5 5/8" x 46), Robusto (5” x 50), Sublime (6” x 54), and Piramide (6 1/8” x 52). The suggested retail price ranges from $6.95 to $8.65 per cigar and is available through the following retailers.

The Four Kicks corona gorda, manufactured at Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. under the supervision of one of the cigar industry’s true icons, Ernesto PerezCarrillo, was sporting an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with clearly visible seams and veins. After clipping the tripple cap, I was introduced to a perfect draw - pretty much an expectation from Ernesto's work. Pleasing blast of spice on the initial draw and throughout the experience. The spice (pepperish) was definitely heavily concentrated in the back of the throat. In flavor department, hmmm, where should I start ? I have smoked through 3 samples in preparation for this entry and each one brought something additional to the table. There was definitely plenty of woodiness and earthiness throughout the smoke. Previously mentioned spiciness was balanced with less muted, but oh-so-enjoyable, sweetness. Few days prior to the Four Kicks marathon, I have smoked through few good quality CCs and I swear, on more than one puff, I felt that 'cubanesque' taste. Whether that is a compliment or an insult, I won't digress but personally, I found that extra 'bonus' to be quite enjoyable.

The Four Kicks in corona gorda vitola is a box worthy purchase. Full Stop ! Whether you are a collector interested in an inaugural release and / or a smoker who finds above flavor description up their alley, you should consider seeking a box, or at least a sampler. I'm patiently awaiting Crowned Heads' encore but until then, I will continue to enjoy the Four Kicks in my favorite vitola - corona gorda.

 

[hdroadglide]

tried one last night. very nice cigar!

 

[MU Mike]

These have been getting a lot of positive reviews.

 

[JonHuber]

jerseyjay - Thanks for the review and the /fantastic/ photos! Nicely done.

Jon Huber
Crowned Heads

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

jerseyjay - Thanks for the review and the /fantastic/ photos! Nicely done.

Jon Huber
Crowned Heads

You know, Jon... you can come on here and actually chat with us, and stuff, other than just showing gratitude for reviews... :wink:

just sayin'...

 

[JonHuber]

TreeFrog Frank - (lol)....right on...whaddya wanna 'chat' about? hahaha...

Happy New Year!

Jon Huber
Crowned Heads

 

[JayD]

Great review. These are on the try list. Unfortunately the closest B&M is a state or so away. Id rather support them B&M on this one so the brand can grow!

 

[smokinbodybuilder]

I've smoked a few of these and love them more each time

 

[Nickerson]

I remember when these came out. Stumbled across them on SeriousCigars.com the day they were posted. Caught my interest right away. Gotta get me one of these.

 

[jerseyjay]

Curious what folks, who smoked CG, though of other vitolas ? I, personally, have smoked CG only.

 

[ciggy]

Had this cigar last week...solid "Full" on all cylinders. I really enjoyed it but found the strength to overpower the flavor, which when you could tell, was very pleasant.

 

[heavyd]

The sublime(?) is my favorite. Looks like a big robo. I bought a 4-cigar sampler of different sizes from Emerson's and liked this one best, so now, I keep buying fivers, cuz I have no room for any more boxes.

The wrapper on these is super silky soft. Almost like there's a thin foam padding underneath (There's no foam. I checked ).