Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive Limited Edition 2025

Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive Limited Edition 2025

The Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive Limited Edition 2025 represents a masterful evolution of the beloved Blood Medicine blend, where Jon Huber’s vision for a “darker, meatier expression” materializes through the transformative power of Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. This ultra-limited release of just 2,400 twelve-count boxes worldwide showcases how thoughtful wrapper selection can elevate an already exceptional blend into entirely new dimensions of flavor and intensity, creating what many consider the boldest Blood Medicine expression to date.

Key Features

• Ultra-limited global production of only 2,400 twelve-count boxes
• Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper replacing the original Ecuador Habano for enhanced intensity
• Same core Blood Medicine blend with Ecuadorian Connecticut binder
• All-Nicaraguan filler tobaccos providing exceptional complexity
• Single 6″ x 52 Toro vitola optimized for this enhanced blend
• Handcrafted at prestigious Tabacos D’Hatuey factory in Estelí, Nicaragua
• Evolution of the event-exclusive Snake Oil that became Blood Medicine in 2022

The Blood Medicine lineage traces back to 2015 when Crowned Heads released Snake Oil as an event-only cigar, named after the historic Merchant Hotel in Nashville where “Blood Medicine” adorns a wall from its 19th-century pharmacy days. After successful limited releases in 2022 and 2024, the blend expanded into a limited-edition line, with B Positive representing the most ambitious interpretation yet. Jon Huber experimented extensively with Connecticut Broadleaf and Mexican San Andrés wrappers before discovering that Nicaraguan Corojo created the perfect marriage with the established blend, taking it to what he describes as “an entirely new dimension in flavor and intensity.”

The smoking experience delivers immediate impressions of bold espresso, charred wood, and black pepper, establishing a full-throttle character from first light. The Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper contributes dark chocolate richness and leather depth, while the Ecuadorian Connecticut binder provides structural balance and subtle sweetness. Through the middle third, creamy notes emerge alongside intensified spice, creating the complex interplay that defines premium Nicaraguan puros. Earth tones dominate the final third, with concentrated coffee and pepper maintaining intensity through the satisfying finish.

Construction excellence at Tabacos D’Hatuey, the same facility producing Crowned Heads’ acclaimed Mil Días and Juárez lines, ensures consistent performance across every cigar. The 6 x 52 Toro format was specifically chosen to showcase the enhanced blend’s complexity while maintaining optimal burn characteristics. Draw resistance strikes the perfect balance, delivering thick, aromatic smoke that fills the room with inviting notes of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. The firm gray ash and razor-sharp burn line demonstrate the meticulous production standards that have made Crowned Heads a favorite among boutique enthusiasts.

Specifications

Summary

• Box Count: 12
• Region: Nicaragua
• Strength: Medium-Full to Full
• Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut
• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
• Filler: All Nicaraguan

What makes Blood Medicine B Positive different from the original?

B Positive features the same core Blood Medicine blend but replaces the Ecuador Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan Corojo, creating what Jon Huber describes as a “darker, meatier expression.” This wrapper change transforms the profile from medium-bodied smoothness to medium-full intensity with enhanced notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and charred wood.

How limited is the 2025 B Positive release?

Extremely limited with only 2,400 twelve-count boxes produced globally. This represents just 28,800 total cigars worldwide, making B Positive one of Crowned Heads’ most exclusive releases and a genuine collector’s item given its significance as the boldest Blood Medicine interpretation.

What is the history behind Blood Medicine?

Blood Medicine originated in 2015 as Snake Oil, an event-exclusive cigar named after Nashville’s historic Merchant Hotel where “Blood Medicine” appears on a wall from its 1800s pharmacy days. After resurfacing in 2022 and 2024 limited editions, the blend expanded into a limited line, with B Positive representing its most ambitious evolution.

Why did Jon Huber choose Nicaraguan Corojo for this variant?

Huber experimented with Connecticut Broadleaf and Mexican San Andrés wrappers seeking a bolder expression before discovering Nicaraguan Corojo. He states nothing else “hit” until working with this Corojo wrapper, which “took the blend to an entirely new dimension in flavor and intensity” beyond what other wrappers achieved.

How does B Positive compare to previous Blood Medicine releases?

B Positive delivers significantly more intensity than the 2024 release, with reviewers noting bold espresso, charred wood, and pepper keeping it “full-throttle” throughout. While maintaining the core blend’s balance, the Corojo wrapper adds darker, richer notes creating a more commanding smoking experience than any previous iteration.

Is this suitable for newer cigar enthusiasts?

The enhanced intensity and medium-full to full strength make B Positive best suited for experienced smokers who appreciate bold Nicaraguan profiles. The Corojo wrapper’s power and complex flavor transitions demand a developed palate, making this less approachable than the original Blood Medicine for newcomers.

What flavors dominate the B Positive experience?

Expect immediate bold espresso, charred wood, and black pepper establishing full-throttle character. Dark chocolate and leather emerge from the Corojo wrapper, while creamy notes balance intensified spice through the middle. Earth tones, concentrated coffee, and persistent pepper define the powerful finish.

Does the single Toro format optimize this blend?

The 6 x 52 Toro was specifically chosen to showcase the enhanced blend’s complexity while maintaining optimal burn characteristics. This format provides ideal smoking duration of 75-90 minutes, allowing full appreciation of the Corojo wrapper’s transformative effect on the established Blood Medicine blend.