Brand Heritage
Crowned Heads is a Nashville, Tennessee-based boutique cigar company founded in 2011 by Jon Huber and Mike Conder, two veterans of the premium cigar industry with deep roots in blending and brand storytelling. The company has built a devoted following by releasing small-batch, carefully curated lines that prioritize quality and character over volume. Crowned Heads is widely respected among aficionados for its creative blend development and its collaborative relationships with top Nicaraguan factories.
Blend & Construction
The Jericho Hill Willy Lee is a Nicaraguan puro at its core, dressed in a dark and oily Mexican San Andres wrapper — a leaf prized for its natural sweetness and rich, earthy depth. The binder and filler tobaccos are sourced from Nicaragua, a country renowned for producing bold, complex leaf with strong volcanic soil character. Presented as a Toro vitola at 6 inches by 54 ring gauge, the Willy Lee offers a substantial, balanced smoke with ample room for the blend to develop fully. The San Andres wrapper, in keeping with the Jericho Hill line's profile, is known to contribute a velvety texture and a touch of natural cocoa and cedar on the draw.
Flavor Profile
The Jericho Hill Willy Lee is a full-bodied smoke that delivers from the first draw to the final third. In keeping with the character of Mexican San Andres-wrapped Nicaraguan blends, expect a rich interplay of dark earth, leather, and dried fruit up front, with notes of espresso, cocoa, and black pepper woven throughout. The smoke tends to be dense and creamy in texture, with a long, satisfying finish. As the cigar progresses into the second and final thirds, the strength builds steadily while the flavors deepen and integrate — rewarding the smoker with increasing complexity rather than simply more intensity.
Recommended Pairings
Alcoholic: A high-rye bourbon such as Bulleit or a small-batch wheated bourbon complements the Willy Lee's dark, earthy notes while softening its pepper-forward edge with a touch of vanilla and oak sweetness.
Non-Alcoholic: A bold, single-origin dark roast coffee — particularly one with Brazilian or Ethiopian roots — echoes the cigar's cocoa and earthy tones without competing against its full-bodied strength.
Best Enjoyed
The Crowned Heads Jericho Hill Willy Lee is best suited for experienced cigar smokers who appreciate full-strength, complex blends with staying power. Given its depth and intensity, it is ideally enjoyed during an unhurried evening — after dinner or during a relaxed weekend afternoon. Plan for a smoke time of approximately 60 to 75 minutes. This is not a beginner's cigar, but for the seasoned enthusiast, it represents exactly the kind of bold, thoughtfully crafted experience that Crowned Heads consistently delivers.
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