Crowned Heads Mil Dias Edmundo
Posted on December 22 2020
Vitola: Edmundo (5⅞x52) | Smoking Time: 68 min | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian
Mil Dias translates to 1,000 days — roughly the time it took to complete the project. Offered in 5 sizes. Crowned Heads is influenced by a time when quality, pride, and integrity mattered.
Visual Inspection: Soft, slightly veiny wrapper with nearly invisible seams and a light oil sheen. Nicely packed with exceptional construction.
Cold Draw: Floral hints, almond, and fresh grass. Promising but not complex — cut with a V-cutter.
First Third: Strong notes of almond and slightly sweet vanilla. Retrohale is vanilla-forward and welcoming. Roasted almond undertones develop as cream starts to emerge. Clean white ash holds well.
Second Third: Cream becomes more prominent alongside graham cracker and roasted almond. Slight bitter green lettuce note appears toward the end of this third — not overpowering.
Final Third: Roasted almond and cream stay on top despite some flavor muddling. Spice builds as expected. Draw loosens nicely with ample white smoke. Vanilla says hello one last time.
Final Thoughts: Very consistent flavor throughout with only slight variation stick to stick. Great cigar to share with a friend at this price point — both beginners and seasoned smokers will enjoy it.
-Sam
Frequently asked questions
What does Mil Dias mean?
Mil Dias translates to "1,000 days" in Spanish, referencing the extended time taken to develop the tobaccos in this blend. The aging contributes to the cigar’s smooth, refined character and consistent flavor profile.
How does Mil Dias compare to other Crowned Heads lines?
Mil Dias sits in the medium-body range of the Crowned Heads portfolio, similar in strength to the Four Kicks but with a more subtle, slowly evolving flavor profile. Those who prefer a predictable, consistent smoke will appreciate it.
Is the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper strong?
Ecuadorian Habano delivers pepper and complexity at medium body — it’s the cloud-grown version of Cuban-seed Habano, which tends to be slightly smoother than its Nicaraguan sun-grown counterpart while retaining the characteristic spice.