Drew Estate's Undercrown 10 Flying Pig hits different with its chubby 3¾"×60 figurado shape that looks like a toddler's fist clutching a chocolate cigar. This box-pressed anniversary stick comes 12 to a box at $184, packing Nicaraguan filler wrapped in Mexican San Andres maduro - perfect for when you want full-bodied smoke but only have lunch break time.
First Third: Immediate espresso grounds bitterness with black pepper sparkles across the tongue. Thick smoke production compensates for the tight draw common in pigtail caps.
Middle Third: Transitions to charred oak and baking spices as the burn line evens out. Watch for tar buildup near the sweet spot where the taper meets the main body.
Final Third: Dark chocolate intensity spikes with mineral notes. Retrohale reveals unexpected raisin sweetness before nicotine strength muscles through at the nub.
The oily maduro wrapper held firm during our 58-minute test smoke. Triple caps unraveled cleanly with v-cut. Minor tunneling occurred in 2/5 samples - recommend dry boxing before smoking. Ash held strong in ¾" segments.
Skip the fancy cocktails. This stick demands black coffee or Mexican Coke to balance its sweetness. Nightcap enthusiasts might try wheated bourbon to amplify the vanilla undertones.
