Let's unpack Drew Estate's Undercrown Sun Grown Double Corona - a hefty 7x54 Nicaraguan stogie packing 15 years of tobacco R&D. This box-pressed double corona comes in 12-count boxes at $116.35, featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that's oilier than your local mechanic's garage floor.
The cold draw serves orange zest and black pepper that transitions into cedar shavings dipped in honey once lit. Smoke production stays conservative - about 3-4 rings per puff. Watch for slight canoeing if you rush the light.
At the 3" mark, roasted almonds and dark chocolate dominate while maintaining razor-sharp burn lines. The Habano binder kicks in espresso notes, though you'll need to purge once to combat tar buildup. Ash holds strong at 1.5" increments.
Leather and white pepper take over with nicotine strength hitting 85% of a Liga Privada No. 9. Most smokers nub it at the 6" mark when the caramel sweetness fades. Retrohale cautiously - that Connecticut binder packs hidden spice pockets.
The triple-cap head unravels cleanly with Xikar Xi2 cutters. Wrapper veins run minimal despite the sun-grown leaf - impressive for 54+ RG. Box-press shape helps prevent mid-smoke softening. Drew Estate's signature "barnyard" pre-light aroma stays subtle compared to their Liga line.
