$11.31 – $311.99
WRAPPER:
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
BINDER:
Sumatra
FILLER:
Dominican Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo & Corojo fillers
VITOLAS:
Toro Especial: 6 x 50
Flying Pig: 3 9/10 x 60
Corona: 5 5/8 x 46
Robusto: 5 x 54
Gran Toro: 6 x 52
Churchill: 7 x 48
Corona Doble: 7 x 54
Gordito: 6 x 60
STRENGTH: •••
The Drew Estate Undercrown Shade is a medium-bodied and ultra-smooth cigar with flavors that only a shade grown wrapper can deliver. Each Undercrown Shade features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Sumatran binder, and Dominican Criollo '98 and Nicaraguan Criollo & Corojo fillers.
••• E CT-S S DR,N
| Size | Belicoso, Churchill, Corona, Corona Doble, Flying Pig, Gordito, Gran Toro, Robusto, Toro Especial, Toro Tubo |
|---|---|
| Quantity | Box of 10, Box of 12, Box of 25, Single |
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Initial Thoughts: In our search for the best cigars to pair with coffee, I stumbled upon the Drew Estate Liga Undercrown Shade, a cigar I’ve seen a lot of people talking about, but one I have yet to try.
After pulling the Undercrown Shade out of the cellophane and giving it a big sniff, I could smell wheat and grass. Not green grass, but grass that’s been aging under the sun for a few days.
With a punch, the draw was perfect, and I could taste Grape Nuts cereal. After torching the end, unlike the Sobremesa Brulee, the Undercrown Shade was not sweet, though it does have lots of flavor and not a hint of pepper.
CigarScore: 5
Brand: Drew Estate
Line: Liga Undercrown, Shade
Size: 6 x 52
Cut: Punch
Light: Torch
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Indonesian Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo
Smoke Time: 86 minutes
Through the middle of the cigar, the flavors remained good. I could taste hints of very light honey which was very pleasant. The draw was still excellent, and the burn was even.
Final Thoughts:
This Drew Estate Liga Undercrown Shade Gran Toro was a great cigar. The construction was fantastic. The draw was amazing. And I really enjoyed the medium/bold flavors that reminded me of Grape Nuts cereal and sometimes even Cheerios. There was also the occasional hint of sweetness.
I would definitely smoke the Liga Undercrown Shade again, and this cigar earns a CigarScore 5.