Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars

06/09/2023

11/27/2022
COVID-19 Day 970:

10/14/2022
COVID-19 Day 936:
There are very few cigars that are like this Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars.

A proven performer every time I light one… consistent chewy smoke that several of the Drew Estate blends are known for… this Undercrown Maduro is no exception.

The Undercrown Maduro is always a cigar for consideration when I’m looking for something to pull from the TupperDor to smoke.

Smoke Time: 3 Hours

Until Next Time…
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05/09/2022
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 724: 4.0-Mile Cigar
4.0-Miles are in the bag with this delicious Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars. Lately, my Cigar-Walk opportunities have been pretty slim these past few rainy days in May. So, with a break in the clouds, I was able to get In some flavorful miles with this Undercrown Maduro this morning.

I needed these miles today!

I can’t wait until next time!

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03/17/2022
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 724: 3.5-Mile Cigar
Well, that was a “Smoky” 3.8-Mile Finger Burner of a Cigar-Walk this morning with this Undercrown Maduro in Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars.

As a rule, I don’t normally take these out on my morning treks and I think that’s about to change. The smoking experience with this Undercrown Maduro while walking was outstanding… needing no touch-ups and producing the flavorful volumes of smoke this blend is known for.

Yep, I think I may be on to something here.

Until next time…
Stay Smoky
Stay Chill

01/14/2022
COVID-19 Day 663:
What a treat to be able to sit back and enjoy this beast of an Undercrown Maduro in Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars. I don’t know why I don’t pull these out to smoke more often… it’s an excellent and flavorful cigar.

Once lit, familiar tobacco flavors of earthy sweetness of leather, coffee, and dark cocoa… it is well known that Drew Estate cigar put out volumes of smoke… this Undercrown Maduro is a perfect example of that… this cigar is SMOKY!

The Undercrown Maduro is simply a magnificent cigar… full of flavor and body, stellar construction… you should know the rest, if you don’t, you need to find one of these and smoke it!

Box-Worthy for sure!

Until next time…
Stay Smoky
Stay Chill

09/19/2021
COVID-19 Day 545
Today I was able to Blaze this “Tried-And-True: beast of flavors in the Undercrown Maduro in Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars. I know I can be in deep conversation and still enjoy this treat without thinking about it.

This Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars is a very satisfying cigar to smoke any time of the day! It’s should be no secret that this cigar hits all my flavor checkboxes for deep rich lasting tobacco goodness in the Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapper to the Brazilian Mata Fina and Stalk Cut Binders and Fillers… all make for an excellent cigar smoking experience.

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06/03/2021
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 437: 3.5-Mile Cigar
If I had it my way, I’d be smoking this Undercrown Maduro by Drew Estate Cigars everyday!

I know I don’t need to tell you what to expect from this “Legend” of a Cigar… there’s plenty of reviews out there on the Interweb that you don’t need to read my thoughts on this rich oily Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapped beauty.

Box Worthy!

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03/21/2021
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 364: 3.5-Mile Cigar

12/24/2020
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 278: 3.5-Mile Cigar

10/08/2020
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 201: 3.5-Mile Cigar
An excellent morning of Hill Climbing with this delicious Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate Cigars… All 3.5-Miles of it right down to the Nub!

There’s never a doubt with the Undercrown Maduro by Drew Estate Cigars for those tobacco flavors that hit all my flavor checkboxes for deep rich lasting tobacco goodness for the Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapper to the Brazilian Mata Fina and Stalk Cut Binders and Fillers… as you probably already know, this cigar is a winner and a staple in the Puff Sumo TupperDor!

Stay Smoky
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07/09/2020
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 109: 3.0-Mile Cigar
This morning’s Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro by Drew Estate performed flawlessly with the trademark Drew Estate smokiness from this cigar. I was craving this Undercrown Maduro this morning and I’m glad I brought this with me.

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05/26/2020
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 65: 2.0-Mile Cigar
Well, my Cigar-Walk this morning started out fine and dandy while fully enjoying the first puffs of the Undercrown Gran Toro by Drew Estate… #Delicious!

Then… a wonky burn started to act up… after several touchups, I was finally able to get a decent burn at the last third. I know this is not normal for this cigar, but… it was only a 2-Mile cigar because of the burn issue that I suspect was caused by a stem running down the middle of the cigar… this Undercrown delivered short of my expectations today… #HandRolled

It’s a good thing I had another cigar that I brought along for moments just like this

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04/19/2020
COVID-19 Cigar Walk, Day 28: 3.0-Mile Cigar

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01/08/2019
I am really appreciating that my limited experience will allow me to totally relax and enjoy a cigar without taking notes during the smoking process/experience. With this Drew Estate Undercrown cigar, I can do it from memory.

Today’s epiphany begins with the Drew Estate’s branding statement “The Rebirth of Cigars”. This rings true for me because when I was last smoking cigars 20-years ago, I can’t remember a cigar or cigar brand that was anything like Drew Estate and the cigars that they create. It was toward the beginning of my reemergence back into the cigar hobby that one of my first “small batch” cigars was from Drew Estate.

Also, along the few short months that I’ve been back, I’ve developed a fondness for the darker Maduro type wrappers that this Drew Estate Undercrown processes; a rich dark Mexican San Andres wrapper welcomes me on top of a beautifully constructed Connecticut, Habano, Sun Grown binders and deep rich flavors of the Brazilian, Nicaraguan fillers.

On the pre-light cold draw; I was welcomed by the taste of sweet cocoa nibs through a perfect draw.

Once lit… there was smoke and lots of it. Rich chewy leather earthy smoke and I’m diggin’ it… all the way to the end.

#SakamotoHappy
#FingerBurner

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12/10/2018
Today isn’t the first time with the Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro nor will it be the last. I’ve had my hands on these for a few months and I almost forgot about them; I hadn’t smoked one of these for months. Time to get reacquainted.

There’s quite a backstory to this “famous” cigar that I’ll share at the end, but know that the blend of this cigar is of “Legendary” flavors and ligas that many of you already know about.

My punch-cut cold-draw and I the taste of sweet cocoa and black coffee invade my senses. Once lit the legendary smoke provides massive amounts of satisfaction and a smooth mouthfeel and taste of cocoa, leather, and earth. We’re rolling along fabulously at the first third. No pepper or spice to be found anywhere; a very smooth smoke.

So halfway through and the oily smoke continues to coat my tongue leaving lasting finishes to this dandy cigar.

At the last third there are bold flavors and yes this cigar ring true of its origins, its strength and body are hanging out in the medium range. This cigar belongs with me!

From Drew Estates Website: The Story of the Undercrown

“In early 2009 we asked our torcedores to smoke less Liga Privada cigars because they were leaving too few to be exported. This request was met with the disappointment you would expect, but rather than being disgruntled they responded by blending their own signature Liga.

Incorporating many of the same rare tobaccos, but of different vintages and primings, the cigar they created was no mere replacement. Rather it is an exceptional smoking experience of uncompromising quality and flavor that deserves to be smoked by all.”

And the Drew Estate Undercrown is born

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