Four Kicks

Capa Especial

Four Kicks was the initial release of the Crowned Heads brand back in 2011. Then an upstart, Four Kicks was named for the short, but aggressive and bombastic hit from the band Kings of Leon. Helping put Crowned Heads on the map was a critical part of the line’s legacy. Now? It’s about upgrading and maturing the flavor profile. The Capa Especial takes the original Four Kicks lineage and fleshes out the initial blending process that led to its inception. While the first Four Kicks led with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the Capa Especial allows an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper to take the wheel. This was actually the personal favorite of esteemed blendmaster Ernesto Perez-Carrillo during the initial process and was shelved while Crowned Heads took time to discover an ideal resurrection. “While we’ve produced numerous brands and many sought-after limited editions over the past nine years, Four Kicks will always hold a special place in my heart,” Brand head Jon Huber told Cigar Aficionado upon its release. “It was our first brand, our first partnership with [Ernesto Perez-Carrillo], and has truly stood the test of time within our portfolio. To have the chance to turn back the clock, do a redux on the blend, and bring to market what was Ernie’s vision for the original blend is special to us all on many levels.” Named one of the top 25 cigars of the year by the revered industry publication Halfwheel while also earning a 93 from Cigar Aficionado and a place on the magazine’ prestigious top 25, the Capa Especial Four Kicks line has a flavor profile of earth, nuts, dried fruit and leather. There is also a distinctive note of fresh baked goods. A sugary kind of root beer cola also comes and goes throughout the experience, giving the cigar a bridge between desert-like qualities and a more natural flavor profile. Comprised of Nicaraguan binder and fillers, this cigar is going to pair incredibly well with smokier bourbons, espresso style coffees and coffee cocktails, Cabernet Sauvignon and darker, stout-style beers which should bring out the natural earthiness. Shop Santa Clara today and get your kicks in at an incredible wholesale price. This smoke comes in 24 count boxes and is expertly constructed in the Cuban entubar style, ensuring ideal flow and flavor transition. Watch as your customer base flocks to this regal smoke and keeps coming back for more.