Drew Estate
Undercrown Shade
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Sumatra binder; Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 3.94 × 60 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican and Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 7 · 3.94 × 60 to 7 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate Undercrown Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.62-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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
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What does Drew Estate Undercrown Shade taste like?
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Drew Estate Undercrown Shade?
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Drew Estate Undercrown Shade good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Drew Estate Undercrown Shade made?
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Undercrown Shade use?
Drew Estate Undercrown Shade uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Undercrown Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Coronets (4 × 32), Corona Viva (5.62 × 46), Gran Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54), Corona Doble (7 × 54), Flying Pig (3.94 × 60) and Gordito (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Undercrown Shade?
For a 5.62-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Drew Estate Undercrown Shade?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Drew Estate Undercrown Shade?
Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.