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Undercrown UC 10

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Mexican San Andres Negro Último Corte wrapper; Connecticut Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 43 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres Negro Último Corte
Binder
Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler
Nicaraguan and Honduran
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
full
Sizes
4 · 5 × 43 to 7 × 50

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Último Corte wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
  • 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

4 in the catalog

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Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 questions

What does Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 taste like?

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Último Corte wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 UC 10?

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 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 Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 made?

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 use?

Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 uses a Mexican San Andres Negro Último Corte wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, with Nicaraguan and Honduran filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10 come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona Viva (5 × 43), Robusto (5 × 50), Corona Doble (7 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Undercrown UC 10?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 UC 10?

With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 UC 10?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Neanderthal, Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Maduro and Crowned Heads Jericho Hill. They share San Andrés wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.