Let's talk about the Undercrown Sun Grown Belicoso - Drew Estate's 6"x52 figurado that'll set you back $102.87 for a box of 12. This medium-full stick packs 15 years of wrapper development into every draw, featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra sun-grown cloak over Connecticut River Valley binder leaves. Perfect for when you want something bolder than your daily driver but not quite a nicotine knockout.
The initial puffs deliver roasted almonds and caramel sweetness with white pepper tickling the nostrils. Smoke output feels medium-bodied - enough to satisfy but won't choke out your conversation partners. Ash holds tight for the first inch before dropping clean.
Dark chocolate and cinnamon spice take center stage as the burn line approaches the secondary band. Noticeable mineral tang emerges underneath, like licking a river stone after sipping espresso. Retrohale shows perfect combustion despite the tapered head.
Honeyed sweetness returns to balance developing leather notes. Smoke turns creamier but maintains that signature Nicaraguan twang. Cut it before the nub unless you want a nicotine buzz - the last inch packs more punch than the wrapper suggests.
This stick's DNA comes straight from Estelí's volcanic soil. The wrapper alone represents a 15-year grow-out project - Ecuadorian Sumatra seed leaves sun-cured at peak sugar content. Binder tobacco gets stalk-cut for extra sap, while filler combines three Nicaraguan regions: Estelí's punch, Condega's mineral bite, and Jalapa's floral sweetness.
