J.D. Howard Reserve is the third cigar installment from Crowned Heads Cigars in the Dominican Republic. Inspired by J.D. Howard, the alias of the infamous Jesse James, J.D. Howard Reserve utilizes some of the finest filler tobaccos Nicaragua has to offer, along with a sumatra binder and a dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper leaf. Medium to full, J.D. Howard Reserve is a top-shelf cigar that definitely has its place in any serious connoisseur's humidor.
J.D. Howard Reserve opens up with a blast of cedar, quickly evolving to a vast array of woody raw tobacco flavor. There are hints of nuts, pepper, and coffee throughout, along with a clean, easy finish. Overall, the flavor profile is simple, with just enough subtle complexities to keep things interesting.
J.D. Howard Reserve makes a wonderful stick for an intermediate smoker looking to graduate into the ultra-premium category. Highly-refined and absolutely delicious, J.D. Howard Reserve pairs well with scotch and red wine. Comparable cigars may include Casa Magna and Four Kicks, also by Crowned heads. Continuing the small, yet extravagant Crowned Heads portfolio, J.D. Howard Reserve has proven to be an instant hit.