The Undercrown 10 line was launched by Drew Estate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the original Undercrown series. A brand born from the factory floor when the rollers at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate.
The Undercrown 10 presents an upgraded design, with two bands, one of which has the tagline “All Dekk’d Out” written on it. Blendwise it uses a Mexican San AndresNegro Último Corte wrapper over a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and select Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers.
The cigar presents itself with an oily, dark brown wrapper showing fine veins and a silky texture to the touch. The cigar is well constructed, with a uniform and firm filling and a slightly firm feel.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 43 x 127 mm (5″)
- Wrapper: Mexico
- Binder: USA
- Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua
- Price: $12 | € –
Undercrown 10 Corona Viva: the cold draw brings nuances of pepper and earth to the palate. Once lit, it opens with rich notes of dark chocolate and espresso, immediately backed by black pepper.
Oak and molasses sweetness are added further into the first third, balancing the intensity. The smoke is thick, and chewy, with a noticeable earthy backbone. The strength is medium-full (4/5).
Leather and cocoa are added to the flavor profile in the second third, followed by hints of walnut in the background. The strength becomes full (5/5).
In the final third, the cigar intensifies with earth and cocoa in the foreground. The sweetness recedes. Black pepper becomes more dominant towards the end. Strength remains full.
Overall, the Undercrown 10 Corona Viva is a dense, flavorful, and rich smoke. The balance between strength and flavors is on the razor’s edge, with the strength occasionally overshadowing the flavor. Nevertheless, this cigar is a worthy addition to the Undercrown family.