Let's cut straight to the chase - the Undercrown Shade Corona Doble from Drew Estate is that reliable buddy who shows up with good coffee and better conversation. Measuring 7"x54, this parejo-shaped smoke comes in boxes of 12 for $220.36. Wrapped in creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf, it blends Dominican Criollo 98 and Nicaraguan fillers for what regulars call "flavor therapy". Your ticket to 90 minutes of cedar kisses and citrus zing without nicotine knockouts.
First Third: Immediate pepper sparkles on the tongue like Pop Rocks, settling into warm biscuits slathered with honey. Thin blue smoke carries faint citrus peel aromas. Draws effortlessly - no gym workout required.
Middle Third: The Nicaraguan filler flexes with roasted almond flavors while the Sumatra binder adds baking spices. Watch for tiny oil beads forming on the slightly toothy wrapper. Burn line stays razor-sharp if you're patient between puffs.
Final Third: Creaminess drops a gear into oatmeal territory with lingering white pepper tickle. Some report needing a purge around the last inch when tar accumulates. Pair with ginger beer to amplify the zesty finish.
Born from Nicaraguan factory rollers sneaking premium blends during breaks, this underdog story uses Estelí-grown ligero leaves beneath that golden Connecticut cloak. The double corona format specifically honors Drew Estate's veteran torcedores - their calloused hands rolling 7 inches of worker's pride.
