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.

yeah i need to pick some of these up, only place i saw was smokeinn? anyone know another place they have these for sale?

n/m i just found the retailers list. thanks for the review and pictures.

[Remo]

Thanks for the heads up on these Jay

[Blak Smyth]

Thanks for the review, I have been wondering about these!

Overall, this was a very hyped cigar. I think it is a well-made cigar that I can see appealing to a majority of cigar smokers. IMHO, it just wasn't my flavor profile.

[jerseyjay]

Originally Posted by Cigar_Coop

Overall, this was a very hyped cigar. I think it is a well-made cigar that I can see appealing to a majority of cigar smokers. IMHO, it just wasn't my flavor profile.

Thanks for jumping in, Coop. Personal preference is what this hobby is all about.