Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Drew Estate Undercrown - Cigar Review Redux

Firstly gentlpersons, please give "Wild Thing" Kaplowitz Radio: August 23, 2017 a listen. Thank-you. Secondly, keep checking back at Shemptember News & Events for B I G news at it unfurls. Thank-you again. Now, lettuce take a looksie at to-day's cigar:
Drew Estate Undercrown
Gran Toro 652

WRAPPER: Otapan Negro Ăšltimo Corte
BINDER: T52 Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Habano
FILLER: Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban Seed
ORIGIN: La Gran Fabrica SA, Nicaragua
Photo: Snack Tray
Being no stranger to the Undercrown line, and in fact a big fan a' it, I've reviewed this original offering in its Churchill, Robusto, and Corona Viva iterations. This is the first I've reviewed of it or any Drew Estate offering since their becoming a sponsor of this site. I thank them kindly for doing-so. Since that is the situation, I will not be offering a final grade herein; simply my view of the experience. So, without any further ado, adon't, or amaybe lettuce away...

  • Draws smooth
  • Burns even
  • Seams and density hold firm
  • Ash builds silvery thick
  • Moderately paced and vein'd
  • Verily smoky off each end



  • Black pepper
  • Mulling spice
  • Semisweet chocolate
  • Sweet cream
  • Pipe tobacco
  • Leathery oils
  • Red fruit syrups
  • Dark grains, toasted
  • Sarsaparilla
  • Anise



  • Richly well-rounded & balanced
  • Substantial but not heavy
  • Consistent not transitional

Flavors: Medium
Body: Medium-full
Strength: medium
IN ADDITION:
Gentlepersons, the famed lore behind this blend via the company site reads:
"In early 2009 we asked our torcedores to smoke less Liga Privada cigars because they were leaving too few to be exported. This request was met with the disappointment you would expect, but rather than being disgruntled they responded by blending their own signature liga.

Incorporating many of the same rare tobaccos, but of different vintages and primings, the cigar they created was no mere replacement. Rather it is an exceptional smoking experience of uncompromising quality and flavor that deserves to be smoked by all."

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