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! Giveaway !
Leave a comment (no rules) and be eligible for one 3-pack of Four Kicks (corona gorda) by Crowned Heads. Deadline – 11:59pm EST on 09JAN. Random selection and announcement will take place on 10JAN.
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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.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Length: 5 5/8”
Ring: 46
Construction > Great
Burn > Great
Enjoy > Absolutely
Recommend > Absolutely
Buy > Box-worthy !
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#1 by Michael C on January 4, 2012 - 12:20 am
Been buying so many newbies lately with all these top ten lists but I have yet to pull the trigger on the Four Kicks.
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#2 by Kenneth Trost on January 4, 2012 - 9:00 am
Nive pics, can’t wait to try them.
#3 by Dalamscius on January 4, 2012 - 9:01 am
Fantastic shots as usual Jay! I haven’t been able to track any of these down in the frozen tundra of Canada yet but they are on my list with all the great press they’ve received.
I really like the design on the box and the old school band they put on these.
#4 by Kyle Freeman on January 4, 2012 - 9:04 am
Nice shots… I really need to pick some of these up and give them a try.
#5 by Kevin Paige on January 4, 2012 - 9:08 am
Jay, great pictures and a superb review. I can’t wait to see what The Crowned Heads have for an encore!
Kevin
#6 by Nick Holloway on January 4, 2012 - 9:16 am
I’ve had the Corona Gorda & the Robusto. Neither one disappoints. With all the Twitter pre-release hype of these cigars, it would’ve been easy to have a let down. I’m happy to say that wasn’t the case. In my opinion this stick is a good as advertised. Enjoy!
#7 by czerbe on January 4, 2012 - 9:32 am
Jay Great shots buddy, Love the nub with the tweesers awesome photos. Great company, great guys behind the brand, and great sticks. Keep up the great work love seeing the new reviews.
#8 by Tim on January 4, 2012 - 10:12 am
I’m looking forward to trying these as well; haven’t been able to find them though.
#9 by wayne saldana on January 4, 2012 - 10:28 am
Four Kicks is an awesome smoke! Those are great photos too!
#10 by Ronald on January 4, 2012 - 10:35 am
I have wanted to purchased so many cigars just off your pics alone. Please keep them coming.
#11 by Dylan on January 4, 2012 - 10:36 am
Can’t wait to try them. Taking a road trip this weekend to pickup some
#12 by Jeremy W. Scott on January 4, 2012 - 10:41 am
Very nice images. They are good folk over there at Crowned Heads; loyal to their local community and focused on putting out quality products. We need more people like that in this country!
#13 by AJ on January 4, 2012 - 10:43 am
Great pictures & review as usual Jay! I’ve really been looking forward to trying these!
#14 by cityblock25 on January 4, 2012 - 10:44 am
Great photo’s as always Jay, especially the roach clip! lol
Good review, I’ll definitely be on the lookout for these.
#15 by Mike on January 4, 2012 - 10:49 am
I would take four kicks anywhere on my body to get a box of these…I would love to get some, they look fantastic!
#16 by Kyle on January 4, 2012 - 10:55 am
Great smokes, definitely my top cigar of 2011.
#17 by OldPirate on January 4, 2012 - 11:07 am
I ordered a fiver from Corona in Orlando. Awesome smoke. Couldn’t get the size I wanted, but still a top entry into the cigar biz for 2011. Congrats to Jon and the team!
I wish my local shop could get them.
#18 by patrick on January 4, 2012 - 11:12 am
Once again you have some great shots Jay. I need to see If I can find some of these locally.
#19 by Dean on January 4, 2012 - 12:08 pm
Cool shots. Looks delicious.
#20 by jjo on January 4, 2012 - 2:16 pm
I would love to try these, but apparently they aren’t available to me locally. Great photos, as usual.
#21 by Eric L (@fury556) on January 4, 2012 - 2:24 pm
I heard a lot of good things about 4kicks. They are on my ‘to do list’
#22 by Jerry on January 4, 2012 - 3:49 pm
Have yet to see any in my area but am on the lookout. Can’t wait to try one!
#23 by Charlie on January 4, 2012 - 4:19 pm
I always love you photos, Jay.
Four Kicks is a great cigar, but I can never find them in stock in the corona gorda size!
#24 by TADD on January 4, 2012 - 8:32 pm
Great presentation, Great looking sticks, and even better photos… Heck I bet you could even make me look pretty! I have only smoked the CG, so far… Will need more time invesed in them to give a fair evaluation. I have enjoyed them thus far. Great stuff Jay!
#25 by Tim on January 4, 2012 - 9:24 pm
Need to geek out with some Four Kicks ;)
#26 by Keith on January 4, 2012 - 9:40 pm
Can’t wait to try these. I am always excited when a CG gets good reviews. My favorite local B&M is supposedly a Four Kicks retailer, but I’ve made 2 visits and no luck yet.
#27 by James on January 4, 2012 - 11:48 pm
I’ve not heard a bad thing about Four Kicks yet and that micro nub being held with either forceps or tweezers at the end is a testament to how well this cigar smokes. I’ll have to see if the B&M has any of these.
#28 by Rick on January 5, 2012 - 12:20 pm
Nice pics and sounds like a good smoke. Don’t see these locally so a free 3 pack would be a great way to start!
#29 by Bryan on January 5, 2012 - 3:11 pm
Great shots and sounds like a great smoke!
#30 by Keith on January 5, 2012 - 6:47 pm
Great pictures, a friend sent one but I have yet to smoke it. But after your review it will be tomorrow, I’ve already got another going.
#31 by J rebel on January 5, 2012 - 7:46 pm
Great photos as usual man, I’ve yet to try the four kicks but looking forward to getting my hands on some.
#32 by Russell on January 5, 2012 - 10:51 pm
I’ve been hearing alot about these but nobody around here carries them
#33 by kaleehb on January 6, 2012 - 8:08 pm
I really enjoy your photos and reviews. Some of the best stuff on the web. I’ve been trying to get ahold of some of these sticks but my local B & M and online dealers are sold out. Must be good stuff…thanks again for the review!
#34 by Mitch Gurowitz on January 7, 2012 - 1:17 am
Kicks keep getting harder to find. Nothing in NJ yet? What a shame!
#35 by Ryan on January 7, 2012 - 11:19 am
Great shots per usual Jay! The fact that you nubbed this down as far as you did tells me I really need to try these.
#36 by DoubleRobusto on January 7, 2012 - 12:49 pm
It is a great well balanced medium bodied cigar with array of flavors. Very difficult to find in Chicago. Only two stores have them.
#37 by Marc on January 8, 2012 - 2:33 am
Fingers crossed that my local B&M gets added to their list of retailers. Soon.
#38 by cigarjockey on January 9, 2012 - 10:44 am
So I stopped into Corona Cigars last week to try a Four Kicks, the help there had no idea what I was asking for. Yet they show them on the website….dummy….needless to say haven’t tried em yet.
#39 by Jim on January 9, 2012 - 10:49 am
They are without a doubt on the the to try list. I have sern more than a few reviews and there has been nothing but good things said.
#40 by Alex Rode on January 9, 2012 - 10:50 am
I have heard great things, Lets get them in at Uhle Tobacco Co. Milwaukee WI
#41 by Jimmy Turner on January 9, 2012 - 11:08 am
Great giveaway, great site. Thanks Jay!
#42 by Paul Tyler on January 9, 2012 - 11:42 am
Like Daniel, been following the hype and on my “To try” list but not easy to get your hands on it tup here in he Great White North.