Crowned Heads

Origins and Brand Context
Crowned Heads was founded in 2011 by Jon Huber, Mike Conder, Nancy Heathman and Miguel Schoedel, former CAO employees who wanted to preserve boutique creativity after CAO was acquired. Based in Nashville, the brand embraces music, art and storytelling in its identity.

Heritage and Philosophy
The philosophy of Crowned Heads is authenticity, creativity and independence. Inspired by music and counterculture, the company produces unique blends with artisanal quality, often in limited editions.

Core Lines and Signature Blends

• Four Kicks – The debut release, medium-bodied with spice and balance

• Headley Grange – Inspired by Led Zeppelin’s “When the Levee Breaks”, earthy and complex

• Jericho Hill – Bold, with dark cocoa and pepper notes

• Las Calaveras – Annual limited edition honouring the dead, full-bodied and collectible

• Le Pâtissier / Le Carême – Creative, French-themed blends with rich character

Production and Craftsmanship
Crowned Heads works with top factories including Tabacalera La Alianza (Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Dominican Republic), My Father Cigars (Nicaragua), and Tabacalera Pichardo (Nicaragua, formerly). These collaborations allow for diverse expressions across the portfolio.

Reputation
Crowned Heads is highly regarded in the boutique community, consistently praised for creative branding, strong blending partnerships and cultural relevance.

Summary Profile

• Founders: Jon Huber, Mike Conder, Nancy Heathman, Miguel Schoedel

• Founded: 2011

• Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

• Factories: Tabacalera La Alianza, My Father Cigars and others

• Core Lines: Four Kicks, Headley Grange, Jericho Hill, Las Calaveras, Le Carême, Le Pâtissier

• Wrapper Types: Habano, San Andrés, Connecticut Broadleaf and others

• Body: Medium to full across the portfolio

• Flavour Notes: Cocoa, spice, cedar, pepper, cream, earth

• Reputation: Acclaimed boutique brand blending music, culture and premium cigars

• Target Audience: Boutique enthusiasts seeking artisanal, creative cigars with cultural flair