Crowned Heads Blood Medicine Cigars

The Crowned Heads Blood Medicine cigar beckons CH devotees and other with an alluring backstory, an exceptional blend, and a limited run of 18,000 cigars. Named after a former 19th century Nashville building that was first a pharmacy, then later a hotel, today the building houses Merchants Restaurant, a Nashville “must-go” eatery which has included country music stars Hank Williams, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Patsy Cline among its patrons. Shrouded in rumors of Civil War ghosts, brothels, and gambling, the cigar actually gets its name from the original, exposed brick wall on the restaurant’s third floor where a portion of the painted words, BLOOD MEDICINE, remain visible.

Originally an exclusive, Crowned Heads event-only release, Blood Medicine was resurrected due to overwhelming demand. Those first vitolas were 5x50 Robustos, whereas this release is a 6x52 Toro. Meticulously crafted at TacaNicsa in Esteli under the guidance of Eradio Pichardo, the medium to full-bodied blend includes an Ecuador Habano wrapper, Ecuador Connecticut binder, and a vintage Nicaraguan filler core.

“To this point, we've only utilized Blood Medicine as an event-only gift with purchase cigar” said Crowned Heads co-founder John Huber. “The blend has always been truly exceptional, and based upon the inquiries and feedback I was personally receiving, I felt as though not enough people were getting the opportunity to enjoy it.”

Released in only 1,500 boxes of 12 cigars, Blood Medicine encapsulates Crowned Heads’ reverence for their city’s history while pushing the boundaries of modern cigar artisanship. With a flavor profile that’s approachable to practically every devoted cigar smoker, along with its reasonable price, add a box of Blood Medicine LE 2024 to your order today before it becomes a haunting memory.