Drew Estate's Undercrown Shade Robusto serves up a creamy Connecticut experience in classic 5"×54 format. This box-pressed parejo comes 25 to a box at $193.73, packing Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers under that golden Ecuadorian wrapper. Perfect for when you want substance without the nicotine kick - it's like your favorite breakfast blend coffee in cigar form.
The cold draw whispers of cashew butter and printer paper. Initial puffs deliver toasted marshmallow sweetness with white pepper tickle in the nostrils. Smoke output surprises for a Connecticut - thick enough to write your name with.
At the 1" mark, graham cracker notes emerge alongside baking spices. Watch for slight canoeing if smoked too fast. The ash holds firm for about 1.5" before dropping clean.
Entering the last third, caramelized plantains steal the show with a sneaky cinnamon finish. Retrohale reveals mineral undertakes. Burns slightly hotter near nub but never turns bitter.
The semi-box press feels substantial in hand. Wrapper shows minimal veins with slight tooth under direct light. Triple cap holds firm - suggest using punch cut to preserve delicate wrapper. Draw resistance sits at Goldilocks zone: not loose, not plugged.
Pair with oolong tea to amplify the nutty characteristics. Avoid sugary drinks unless you want dessert overload. Best enjoyed before noon or as post-dinner digestif.
