Sumatra wrapper · Medium
Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano: flavour profile and cigars like it
Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano is a handmade cigar made in Nicaragua. Its published strength is medium. It has a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador and filler from the Dominican Republic. The tasting notes in our sources point to earth, pepper, fruit and herbs.
If you like it, the closest matches in the palate test are Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year Platinum and San Lotano H.
What does Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano taste like?
- earth and leather
- pepper and spice
- fruit and floral
- hay and herbs
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | Ecuador Sumatra |
|---|---|
| Binder | Connecticut Corojo H99 Hybrid |
| Filler | Dominican HVA and C-98 |
| Strength | Medium as published by cigar-coop.com |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Made by | Drew Estate |
| Factory | La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, Estelí |
| Sizes | Corona Viva 5.75×46 · Robusto 5×50 · Toro 6×50 · Gordo 6×60 |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What reviewers say
- William Cooper (cigar-coop.com), Toro, 6 x 50 (2026)In our words: Fruit and earth led early. Bitter, muddled flavors followed.
- Eric Guttormson (cigardojo.com): 85 points, Toro, 6 x 50 (2026)In our words: Construction was strong. Vegetal peppers dominated the profile.
Scores as published by the magazine or retailer, for the size named. Notes are our summary of the review, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
About Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano
The line. Early Access called it Fire. It was revealed in April 2026. drewestate.com
The brand. Drew Estate began in Brooklyn, then opened its first factory in Estelí. Undercrown began at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate's factory floor. drewestate.com
Cigars like Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano
- Gurkha Cellar Reserve 12 Year PlatinumClosest matchHabano wrapper · MediumAlso made in Nicaragua, about the same strength.
- San Lotano HAlso fitsBrazilian wrapper · Medium to fullAlso made in Nicaragua, a step stronger.
- Alec Bradley LineageAlso fitsWrapper style not published · MediumMore cedar and wood, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
- Micallef AAlso fitsWrapper style not published · MediumAlso made in Nicaragua, more cocoa and coffee, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
- Kristoff SumatraOne step furtherSumatra wrapper · MediumSame Sumatra wrapper family, more cocoa and coffee, less hay and herbs, about the same strength.
Picked by the palate test's own engine, as if you named Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano as a favourite: never more than one strength step above it, plain tobacco only, one cigar per brand.