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Named after the classic song \u003cem\u003eTennessee Waltz\u003c\/em\u003e and inspired by co-founder Jon Huber's family roots, the OG is handcrafted at the renowned My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, where meticulous craftsmanship meets exceptional blending expertise. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapped in a dark, oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over aged Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, the Tennessee Waltz OG delivers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience packed with complexity. The opening offers bold notes of dark chocolate, cedar, roasted coffee, leather, and black pepper, balanced by a subtle citrus sweetness that adds brightness to the rich profile. As the cigar develops, layers of cocoa, toasted nuts, sweet cream, caramel, and baking spices emerge, creating remarkable depth and balance. The final third intensifies with espresso, oak, earthy richness, and lingering pepper, finishing long and satisfying without overpowering the palate. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is exceptional, producing a smooth draw, dense smoke output, and an even burn from start to finish. The 5½ × 52 Robusto Extra format allows the blend's evolving flavors to fully develop, making it an outstanding choice for smokers who appreciate full-flavored boutique cigars with refinement and complexity. Rich without being overwhelming, the Tennessee Waltz OG is a testament to Crowned Heads' ability to create distinctive, memorable blends that stand apart from the crowd. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto Extra (5½\" × 52)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut Broadleaf (USA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hemingway Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45868212322502,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1007\/4822\/files\/cigar-1969075.png?v=1785388206"},{"product_id":"la-aroma-de-cuba-mi-amor-belicoso","title":"La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"485\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso is a highly acclaimed cigar handcrafted by the García family at the renowned My Father Cigars factory in Nicaragua. Featuring a rich Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper over premium Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, this expertly crafted blend delivers exceptional depth, balance, and complexity. The tapered Belicoso shape intensifies the flavors, providing a concentrated and refined smoking experience.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eExpect rich notes of dark chocolate, espresso, cedar, earth, leather, and black pepper, complemented by a subtle natural sweetness that lingers on the finish. Medium to full-bodied and impeccably constructed, the Mi Amor Belicoso offers a smooth draw, even burn, and an unforgettable smoking experience for Maduro enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1034\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belicoso (5.5″ × 54)\u003cbr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andrés Maduro\u003cbr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eBinder\/Filler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hemingway Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46049247789254,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1007\/4822\/files\/La_Aroma_de_Cuba_Mi_Amor_Belicoso.png?v=1785944617"},{"product_id":"my-father-blue-petit-robusto","title":"My Father Blue Petit Robusto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMy Father Blue Petit Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold expression of the renowned craftsmanship that has made the García family one of the most respected names in premium cigars. Handmade in Nicaragua at the award-winning My Father Cigars factory, this compact vitola delivers exceptional complexity and flavor in a format that's perfect when time is limited but quality is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrapped in a beautifully aged Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over premium Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, the Blue Petit Robusto opens with rich notes of cedar, roasted coffee, and black pepper before evolving into layers of toasted nuts, cocoa, earthy sweetness, and subtle baking spices. As the cigar progresses, the pepper softens, allowing its natural sweetness and creamy texture to take center stage, creating a balanced and rewarding smoking experience from first light to the final draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for an after-dinner smoke, a premium companion for your morning espresso, or a refined cigar to enjoy when you're short on time, the My Father Blue Petit Robusto delivers outstanding performance in a compact format. Its combination of impeccable construction, balanced strength, and evolving complexity makes it an excellent choice for both longtime My Father fans and smokers looking to discover one of Nicaragua's finest boutique cigar makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petit Robusto (4½\" × 50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Habano Rosado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hemingway Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46526254153926,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 10","offer_id":46526254186694,"sku":null,"price":341.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1007\/4822\/files\/My_Father_Blue_Petit_Robusto.png?v=1785943149"},{"product_id":"my-father-blue-toro","title":"My Father Blue Toro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe My Father Blue Toro showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and blending expertise that have made the García family one of the most celebrated names in premium cigars. Handcrafted in Nicaragua at the renowned My Father Cigars factory, this elegant Toro format offers a longer, more refined smoking experience, allowing the blend's rich complexity to develop gradually from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a beautifully aged Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over premium Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, the My Father Blue Toro opens with inviting notes of cedar, espresso, and black pepper. As the cigar settles into the second third, rich flavours of cocoa, roasted nuts, and earthy sweetness emerge, complemented by hints of leather and warm baking spices. The final third becomes increasingly smooth and balanced, leaving a lingering finish of dark chocolate, toasted oak, and subtle natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether paired with a rich espresso, a fine bourbon, or your favourite aged rum, the My Father Blue Toro delivers the depth, elegance, and consistency expected from one of Nicaragua's most respected cigar manufacturers. 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Built around the rare \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian Bragança tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in remote areas of the Amazon rainforest, the Extra Añejo uses the same exotic blend as the original Amazon Basin but is rested for an \u003cstrong\u003eadditional two years\u003c\/strong\u003e. That extra aging allows the tobaccos to settle and develop greater depth, producing a smoother and more refined expression of the Amazon Basin profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is wrapped in a rich \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e over a Nicaraguan binder, with Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, and Dominican tobaccos making up the filler. The rare Bragança leaf is particularly notable: it is grown in remote Amazonian terrain and is a defining component of the Amazon Basin series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoking experience begins with a rich foundation of earth, wood, and gentle spice, complemented by the natural fruit character associated with the blend. As the cigar develops, the additional aging becomes apparent through a smoother, more integrated profile, with touches of sweetness and deeper earthy character appearing alongside the exotic tobacco flavours. The result is complex without becoming overly aggressive, allowing the unusual character of the Bragança tobacco to remain at the centre of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented exclusively in a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e6 × 52 Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Extra Añejo offers plenty of time for the blend to develop while maintaining a medium-to-full-bodied profile. 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CAO recommends pairing it with \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir or Single Malt Scotch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro (6\" × 52)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Sumatra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Bragança, Colombian \u0026amp; Dominican\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earth, Fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir or Single Malt Scotch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hemingway Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":46949473714374,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":46949473747142,"sku":null,"price":559.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1007\/4822\/files\/cigar-1025510.png?v=1787045478"},{"product_id":"rocky-patel-emerald-toro","title":"Rocky Patel Emerald Toro","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRocky Patel Emerald Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined, box-pressed cigar created to showcase a smoother, more approachable side of Rocky Patel’s portfolio. 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Cigar Aficionado awarded the Emerald Toro \u003cstrong\u003e91 points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its chocolate, espresso, woody character, and sweet-and-spicy finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e6½\" × 52\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Rocky Patel Emerald Toro provides a long, flavourful smoke while maintaining the approachable character that distinguishes the Emerald from many of Rocky Patel’s fuller-bodied box-pressed offerings. 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