Coroneta Habano Earl

Last year, Crowned Heads released their Coroneta line, which included two separate blends from two different factories in two different countries. The Maduro blend is made at Casa Carrillo in Santiago, Dominican Republic, while the Habano is rolled in Estelí, Nicaragua. This unique dueling approach within a single line marked a first of its kind from the likes of Crowned Heads.

Each blend is produced in the same three vitolas: Earl (5″ x 52), Duke (5½” x 54), and Baron (6″ x 56). The Coroneta Habano is manufactured at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) under Raul Disla’s supervision. The cigar’s name originates from the Spanish word coronet, meaning a small or relatively simple crown. This ties into the brand’s crown theme, with the vitola names being inspired by British royalty to represent the lower ranks of lesser nobility.

“The concept of simultaneously introducing one brand in two expressions from two different houses is something entirely first-time for us. The Habano version from NACSA was actually final and production ready back in the spring of 2022, but we decided to hold it back. Ultimately, we felt so strongly about the Coroneta brand that we tapped the ‘Godfather of Boutique Cigars,’ aka Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, to partner with us on developing the Maduro version. I think the Coroneta brand achieves what we excel at, which is seamlessly blending tradition and history with premium modernity.” —Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber

Coroneta Habano Earl Breakdown

Appearance

The Coroneta Habano features a medium brown Habano wrapper with a smooth appearance and no visible seams or veins. The main band has a punch die-cut shape with a strawberry leaf design that tends to lift away from the cigar (rather than contouring to its shape). This leaf is matte gold against a red background, with the remainder of the band in white, black, and gold. The design resembles a small section of the British crown, though the actual crown’s leaf pattern repeats around the circumference, unlike the cigar band’s singular leaf. A secondary white band features a repeating small black square pattern with gold text reading ‘HABANO’ below. The foot band matches these colors and displays Crowned Heads’ square box logo.

A 20-count box presents a stately, noble appearance with a simple white exterior displaying ‘Coroneta’ in the center of the lid, framed by gold strawberry leaves above and below. The interior contrasts sharply with traditional cedar wood imprinted entirely in black, decorated with royal ivy artwork and ‘Coroneta’ centered. The stark difference between the all-white exterior and traditional cedar interior creates some disconnect, and could probably benefit from added color or continuation of the white theme to draw attention when displayed open on a shelf. As it stands, the open box appears somewhat washed out, with the cigars blending into the box.

Smoking Experience

Upon handling the cigar, my finger immediately caught on the protruding strawberry leaf of the die-cut band. This proved somewhat bothersome compared to smooth, flush-lying bands, tempting me to remove it earlier than I normally would. The cigar itself offers a pleasant roasted nut aroma, while the cold draw reveals a strong leather note.

After a traditional straight cut and proper toasting, I experienced prominent leather and oak flavors, accompanied by a subtle, muted dry flour or wheat undertone. Retrohaling produces a nice cinnamon essence with mild spice. The first third presents a notably dry mouthfeel.

As the smoking experience develops, strong notes of leather and oak remain the core flavors, though the dry flour taste resolves, giving way to a slightly sweet sugarcane character. The retrohale progresses toward more spice, reminiscent of cinnamon candy. The cigar produces a very light white smoke with a wavy burn line that requires no touch-ups. The ash displays a layered white/gray coloration and holds for 2.2 cm. Despite a mildly tight draw, the smoking experience remains uncompromised.

In the final third, the leather and oak flavors persist but become somewhat flat. The retrohale develops mustiness with black pepper notes. Overall, this represents a departure from the typical robust Nicaraguan Habano genre, offering instead a much milder Habano experience.

Would I Smoke This Cigar Again?

The Crowned Heads Coroneta Habano delivers a mild Habano smoking experience with somewhat dry, simple flavors. The brand deserves recognition for its innovative British royalty concept and unique production approach—one line made at two different factories in different countries with distinct wrapper options. However, for a Nicaraguan Habano, I expected more strength and the rich, distinctive flavor profile Nicaragua is known for. When selecting from the Crowned Heads portfolio in the future, I would likely choose a different offering rather than return to the line.

• We previously reviewed the Crowned Heads Coroneta Maduro in October 2024, giving it a rating of 84.
• Both versions have similar packaging with the only difference being a secondary band indicating ‘Habano’ or ‘Maduro’.
• Currently, the Crowned Heads Coroneta Habano ranks on Dojoverse as “89% Smokable,” placing in the top 32 percent of cigars on the all-time leaderboard.

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