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Watch the episode, then smoke along.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warped-corto-maduro-x46","title":"Warped Corto Maduro X46","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro (4.5 x 46)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eFrom the first draw, expect bold notes of earth, espresso, and black pepper, followed by layers of dark chocolate, leather, and a subtle natural sweetness that builds through the middle of the cigar. 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The Corona Gorda delivers a satisfying full-bodied experience without sacrificing refinement, making it a natural fit for a slow evening smoke with espresso, stout, or a barrel-aged spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowned Heads Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47056227598490,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-Pack","offer_id":47056227631258,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 21","offer_id":47056227664026,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7622\/1594\/files\/Crowned_Heads_La_Imperiosa_Corona_Gorda.png?v=1790613330"},{"product_id":"hvc-edition-especial-2015-maduro-corona-gorda-5-5-8-x-46","title":"HVC Edition Especial 2015 Maduro Corona Gorda 5 5\/8 x 46","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eCorona Gorda (5.6 x 46)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHVC ES 2015 Maduro Corona Gorda is a medium-to-full cigar with rich notes of cocoa, espresso, earth, and pepper in a classic box-pressed format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HVC Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48339318636698,"sku":"HVC-ES2015-MAD-CG-S","price":9.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":48339318669466,"sku":"HVC-ES2015-MAD-CG-5","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":48339318702234,"sku":"HVC-ES2015-MAD-CG-B","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7622\/1594\/files\/HVC_Edicion_Especial_2015_Corona_Gorda.jpg?v=1781701577"},{"product_id":"crowned-heads-tennessee-waltz-og-5-5x52","title":"Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz OG (5.5X52)","description":"\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut Broadleaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto Extra (5.5 x 52) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crowned Heads Tennessee Waltz OG is the original — a 5 1\/2 x 52 robusto extra wearing a maduro-shade U.S.A. 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