The Undercrown Maduro Belicoso hits like a velvet-covered brick - this 6" x 52 figurado from Drew Estate packs Nicaraguan firepower beneath its slick San Andrés Maduro wrapper. At $102.60 per box of 12, it's your entry ticket to the workers' rebellion blend born when DE's rollers decided they deserved their own daily smoke. Let's talk straight - this cigar doesn't play nice with newbies, but oh that sweet espresso punch...
First Third: Immediate dark chocolate coating the tongue, espresso grounds with a pepper backhand. Smoke output's decent but not overwhelming - just enough to fog up your sunglasses. Retrohale brings out burnt caramel edges.
Mid Section: The Nicaraguan fillers flex their muscles - leathery earthiness takes over with hickory smoke undertones. Watch for occasional sweet spikes like someone dropped a raisin in your bourbon. Ash holds tight for 1.5+ inches if you're steady.
Final Stretch: Here's where the Maduro magic happens - molasses sweetness battles charred oak, coffee bean bitterness keeping it honest. Strength creeps to full territory. Stop at the 1.5" mark unless you're chasing that nicotine rush.
Oily wrapper with minimal veins - these San Andrés leaves mean business. Triple cap holds firm, but the tapered head demands careful punch cut. Burn line stays true 90% of the time, though watch for occasional canoeing in humid conditions. Box date matters - 6+ months aging tames the nicotine beast.
