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Crowned Heads

Moonflower

Crowned Heads Moonflower is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars. It pairs Nicaragua (Corojo) wrapper; Nicaragua (Estelí, Jalapa) binder; Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.

Maker
Crowned Heads
Wrapper
Nicaragua (Corojo)
Binder
Nicaragua (Estelí, Jalapa)
Filler
Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa)
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
My Father Cigars
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 54

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

expected notes, from published reviews

Reviewers describe Crowned Heads Moonflower with notes of spice, cedar, earth, cream, leather, coffee. Body: medium-plus to medium-full.

First third
spice, cedar, earth, cream, subtle sweetness
Second third
leather, roasted nuts, coffee, cocoa, baking spice
Final third
black pepper, espresso, charred wood, earth, dark cocoa
Finish
long, spicy and earthy with a coffee-cocoa tail

Expected notes, gathered from halfwheel, Cigar Aficionado, CigarMind Catalog. Your palate may read it differently.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on varies by vitola; approximately 50–90 minutes (per reviewers).
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

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From the desk

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Crowned Heads Moonflower questions

What does Crowned Heads Moonflower taste like?

Published reviews describe Crowned Heads Moonflower with notes of spice, cedar, earth, cream and leather, and a finish that is long, spicy and earthy with a coffee-cocoa tail. These are expected notes gathered from the sources listed on this page; your own palate may read it differently.

How strong is Crowned Heads Moonflower?

Crowned Heads Moonflower is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Crowned Heads Moonflower good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Crowned Heads Moonflower made?

Crowned Heads Moonflower is made in Nicaragua at My Father Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Crowned Heads Moonflower use?

Crowned Heads Moonflower uses a Nicaragua (Corojo) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Estelí, Jalapa) binder, with Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Crowned Heads Moonflower come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Corona Gorda (6 × 46), Robusto (5 × 52) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Crowned Heads Moonflower?

Reviewers put a typical smoke at varies by vitola; approximately 50–90 minutes. Bigger sizes take longer; a slow pace of about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change.

What drink goes with Crowned Heads Moonflower?

With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Crowned Heads Moonflower?

Cigars with a similar build include Don Pepin Garcia Vintage Edition, Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Corojo and Fonseca (My Father) Fonseca Mexico Edition. They share corojo wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.