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Episode 170: Crowned Heads Mason Dixon

Crowned Heads Mason Dixon North

After its 2014 debut, the Crowned Heads Mason Dixon Project returned with few changes in 2015.  As you all may remember, the line has two different blends – the North and the South, with each being marketed in their respective territories (although I knew a few shops at the time who did some trading so that they could offer both versions) and produced for Crowned Heads by My Father.  Tonight, we’re smoking the Northern Edition – which, for 2015, featured an Ecuadoran Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.  For reference, the Southern Edition had a CT broadleaf wrapper, also over Nicaraguan binder and filler.  For 2015, the line had a singular 6” x 52 toro vitola, although this production came pressed rather than round as the first year.  The 2015 line was limited to about 30,000 cigars per Edition.  They retailed for just under $10, and in fact I spotted a few still on shelves this past summer.  Maybe there are still some out there if you’re interested.  Initial notes – cold draw is “oaty,” or even earthy to me (Kip).  It reminds me of a pretty straightforward VA pipe tobacco blend.  Great draw, and seemingly well built in every respect.  Evenly colored, veiny medium brown wrapper.

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