There’s no denying that the winter months can be tough on cigar smokers. For those without regular access to an indoor smoking lounge, trying to enjoy a cigar while bundled up and fighting off the cold is not an ideal experience. While cigar makers can’t do much to ward off the often freezing temperatures, many have taken an approach to help endear themselves to cigar lovers in cold climates: releasing blends in smaller formats that are designed to be smoked in a smaller amount of time. One such company is Crowned Heads, who over the past year and change have released a pair of smaller cigars, the Jericho Hill Shots in 2015, and the La Imperiosa Minutos in 2016. When the cigar was announced in December 2015, Jon Huber of Crowned Heads told halfwheel that “these seasonal releases are a direct response to the need for a quick smoke during the cold winter months. Fans of La Imperiosa will be able to enjoy that same flavor profile in classic Cuban small cigar format.” The limited edition Minutos, with just 500 cabinets of 50 cigars produced, is the fifth size in the line but the ninth incarnation of the blend, which is ...
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