Competition / The 32 / Group F — Modern Masters / Crowned Heads Mil Dias
Group F Top 16 Finisher #10 Overall — Top 16 Finisher

Crowned Heads Mil Dias

Crowned Heads

Product Information

Manufacturer
Crowned Heads
Country of Origin
Nicaragua
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, and Peruvian
Factory
Tabacalera Pichardo, Estelí, Nicaragua
Strength
Medium-Full
Vitola / Size
Edmundo (5 3/8" × 52)
Group-Stage Record
2-1
Overall Tournament Record
2-2
Result
Top 16 Finisher
Final Placement
#10 Overall — Top 16 Finisher
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Competition Performance

Crowned Heads Mil Días finished Group F with a strong 2–1 record, earning victories over E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel and San Cristobal Revelation. The cigar advanced to the Top 16 before being eliminated by Liga Privada T52, finishing #10 overall with a 2–2 overall tournament record.

Competition Matchups

M31 group stage Loss
M34 group stage Win
M35 group stage Win
M51 top 16 Loss
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Ashology™ Assessment

Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.

Construction
5/5 — Exceptional
Draw
5/5 — Exceptional
Burn
4/5 — Excellent
Flavor Complexity
5/5 — Exceptional
Balance
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Finish
4.5/5 — Outstanding
Ashology™ Score
28.0 / 30
Excellent
Overall Classification
Elite Tournament Grade
Competition Achievement
2026 Top 16 Qualifier
Ashology™ Highlights
  • star Excellent craftsmanship
  • star Smooth draw
  • star Outstanding flavor complexity
  • star Balanced performance
  • star Premium construction
  • star Top 16 qualifier
Editorial Assessment

Crowned Heads Mil Días impressed throughout the Group Stage with refined craftsmanship and a polished overall performance. Its ability to advance from a highly competitive group reflected the consistency and quality that have become synonymous with the Crowned Heads brand.

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Ashology™ Smoking Experience

Cold Draw
Cedar, fruit, cocoa and gentle spice.
First Third
Sweet cedar, cream, mild pepper and subtle red fruit create a smooth beginning.
Second Third
Cocoa, roasted almond and coffee provide greater depth while maintaining balance.
Final Third
Oak and pepper become more prominent with a trace of fruit sweetness remaining.
Construction
Comfortable draw, steady burn and good smoke output.
Finish
Balanced, slightly sweet and medium to long.
Ashology Assessment
Elegant and distinctive, with clearly defined transitions.
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Final Verdict

Evaluated through the Ashology™ Evaluation Process, Crowned Heads Mil Días proved itself worthy of a Top 16 finish and recognition among the competition's elite performers.

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Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.

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