Le Pâtissier - by Crowned Heads

The Leaf

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

• Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo

• Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf)

• Binder: Nicaragua (Jalapa)

• Filler: Costa Rica & Nicaragua (Ometepe and Pueblo Nuevo)

• Size: "Canonazo" (5 7/8 x 52)

• Body: Medium to Full

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Purchased At: A gift from a friend. Thanks Chase!

• Personal Rating: 7.75 / 10 — A Tale Worthy Smoke

If you like this, you might also like: Crowned Heads Le Carême, Foundation Tabernacle, Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Broadleaf

What We Do Here

The beauty of cigars isn’t just in the smoke... it’s in the ritual, the memory, the lore. Each review starts with the basics: how it smokes, how it tastes, whether it’s worth lighting up again or buying a box. Then, for those chasing the full story, we peel back the layers, deeper notes, subtleties, and the craft behind the leaf. At the end, we leave you with a little folklore to match the mood. Because around here, the smoke always carries a story.

Casual Take

Le Pâtissier is one of those cigars that looks every bit as good as it smokes. The burn line is clean, the construction flawless, and the flavors are inviting right from the start. Cocoa leads the way, drying the palate just enough to make the nutty cashew note stand out. A touch of oak lingers on the finish, while the retrohale gives a gentle kick of black pepper. It’s flavorful but not overwhelming, a cigar that feels both indulgent and approachable at the same time.

Deep Burn

The opening sets the stage with cocoa dust and roasted oak, a mix that leans dry but never harsh. That drying effect clears space for subtle cashew sweetness to slip in, balancing the darker notes. Retrohales bring in a black pepper edge that cuts through the richness, keeping the profile lively.

By the half way point, the smoke gains a comforting roasted coffee quality. Think fresh dark roast beans just pulled from the grinder, mixing with oak and earth. The cashew note drifts in and out, while the pepper stays steady on the nose, not overpowering but persistent.

The final stretch shows the blend’s depth. Cocoa grows darker, almost into baking chocolate, while the oak sharpens and the pepper turns more focused. A faint mineral tinge lingers on the lips. The smoke never loses balance, delivering steady complexity without tipping too far in any direction. Almost as if it's unsure of itself.

The Heart of the Leaf

Crowned Heads designed Le Pâtissier as a sibling to Le Carême, and it carries that same sense of refinement but with a darker edge. This isn’t a sugar coated dessert cigar however; it’s more like a French pastry dusted with cocoa and spice, restrained but deeply flavorful. The construction is near flawless, which lets the blend speak clearly without distractions. It also punches far above its price point. For me, this earns a solid 7.75/10 — A Tale Worthy smoke, and a solid five pack buy if you enjoy Broadleaf richness without being buried in sweetness. I was just hoping for a bit...more?

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The Lore

Before dawn, the pâtissier lit his ovens. The fire glowed against stone walls as the air filled with the scent of cocoa, flour, and wood smoke. Every motion was practiced, every ingredient precise, not for indulgence but for balance. He was not just baking. He was practicing his craft.

Le Pâtissier captures that same rhythm. Cocoa rises first like flour scattering in sunlight. Oak settles in the background, steady as the old wooden counters. Black pepper flashes across the retrohale like a spark in the dark, quick but memorable. Coffee drifts in, grounding the experience with warmth and weight.

It feels less like smoking a cigar and more like stepping into a bakery where craft is king. A place where patience and fire transform raw ingredients into something lasting. This is a cigar that lingers like the aroma of baked goods, enticing you to take one more bite.

The cigar in this review was provided by a friend. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

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