San Andrés wrapper · Medium to full
Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro: flavour profile and cigars like it
Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro is a medium to full hand-made cigar. It has a San Andrés maduro wrapper over Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan filler. Published tasting notes mention earthy, rich, naturally sweet, bold and textured.
On our flavour map it leans toward earth and leather, with caramel sweetness behind it. If you like it, the closest matches are Gurkha Ghost and Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Maduro.
What does Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro taste like?
- earthy
- rich
- naturally sweet
- bold
- textured
How strong is it, and what's in it?
| Wrapper | San Andrés maduro |
|---|---|
| Binder | Connecticut River Valley stalk-cut and stalk-cured Habano |
| Filler | Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan |
| Strength | Medium to full |
| Made by | Drew Estate (La Gran Fabrica, Estelí, Nicaragua) |
| Sizes | Robusto 5x54 · Corona Viva 5 5/8x46 · Gran Toro 6x52 · Gordito 6x60 · Corona Doble 7x54 · Coronets 4x32 · Flying Pig 3 15/16x60 (seasonal) |
Strength here means nicotine, which mostly comes from the filler. Wrapper colour is not a strength guide.
What smokers and critics say
Smokers like: chocolate and dark coffee notes, smooth start, peppery finish and solid construction.
Some say: occasional draw problem.
Scores as published by the retailer or magazine. Themes are our summary of the reviews, not quotes. We don't score cigars ourselves.
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Cigars like Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro
- Gurkha Ghost80% flavour matchBrazilian wrapper · Medium to fullMore cocoa and coffee, less pepper and spice, same strength.
- Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Maduro76% flavour matchBroadleaf wrapper · MediumMore cedar and wood, less caramel sweetness, a step milder.
- Drew Estate Liga Privada T5275% flavour matchConnecticut shade wrapper · FullMore cream and nuts, less caramel sweetness, a step stronger.
- La Aroma de Cuba (Original)70% flavour matchBroadleaf wrapper · Medium to fullMore cocoa and coffee, less caramel sweetness, same strength.
- Partagás De Luxe (Tubos)70% flavour matchCuban wrapper · Full · CubanMore cedar and wood, less cocoa and coffee, a step stronger.
Matched on eight flavour axes plus body, within one strength step. One cigar per brand.