Drew Estate · Undercrown Sun Grown
New WorldEverydayUndercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro
Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro — a 6 x 52 Ecuadorian Sumatra sun-grown from Drew Estate, spicy and sweet with cedar, coffee, and a long, complex finish.
The short answer
The Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua gran toro with a Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sun Grown) wrapper. Expect cedar, dark coffee, and white pepper.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Roast · Spice · Sweet
The verdict
The Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Drew Estate's Undercrown Sun Grown line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) gran toro wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sun Grown) at 6 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, dark coffee, and white pepper, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Gran Toro gives Undercrown Sun Grown a full 6 x 52 to stretch out — the size most often reviewed and a favorite for an hour of spicy, sweet smoke. It's the middle child of the Undercrown family at its most expressive.
What it tastes like
An Ecuadorian Sumatra sun-grown wrapper brings natural sweetness and spice, riding over a Connecticut River Valley stalk-cut Habano binder and an all-Nicaraguan filler. The long format lets the blend evolve: cedar and dark coffee up front, white pepper and cinnamon through the middle, and a sweet, complex finish. Medium-to-full and robust, it's lively without tipping into harsh.
Who it's for
A flavorful everyday cigar for intermediate smokers who want both spice and sweetness in a generous size. Pair it with coffee, aged rum, or an amber ale. If you enjoy this, you owe it to yourself to taste the whole trio — the bold Undercrown Maduro Gran Toro and the mellow Undercrown Shade Gran Toro round out the set.
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Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro?
- The Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro taste like?
- Expect cedar, dark coffee, and white pepper, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the gran toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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