Crowned Heads Le Carême Hermoso No. 1 is the long, elegant format in the brand’s dessert‑inspired Le Carême line—box‑pressed for a refined draw and a slow, even burn. Built at Ernesto Perez‑Carrillo’s Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, this vitola is known for delivering layered sweetness without getting cloying.
Blend & Specs
- Size: 6 1/2 × 48 (Hermoso No. 1)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf (dark, oily maduro)
- Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Strength: Medium (rich and flavour‑forward)
Flavour profile
Expect a silky, “after‑dinner” character—think cocoa, toasted nuts, and espresso, with a gentle baking‑spice tingle as it warms up. In the longer Hermoso No. 1, the sweetness tends to feel more progressive: it starts creamy, then deepens into darker chocolate tones with a woodsy finish.
Who it’s for
If you like broadleaf cigars that balance sweetness + structure (instead of straight pepper), the Le Carême Hermoso No. 1 is a smart pick—especially when you want a longer smoke that stays composed from first light to nub.
Pairing ideas
- Espresso or a sweetened latte
- Dark rum or bourbon
- Porter / stout (chocolate or coffee‑leaning)
Tobacco product. Adults only (19+). Please enjoy responsibly.