Drew Estate · Undercrown Sun Grown
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Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto — Drew Estate's spicy, sweet Ecuadorian Sumatra sun-grown in a 5 x 54, with cedar, dark coffee, and a peppery kick.
The short answer
The Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto 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 Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Drew Estate's Undercrown Sun Grown line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra (Sun Grown) at 5 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cedar, dark coffee, and white pepper, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 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.
Undercrown Sun Grown rounds out the trio, slotting between the bold Maduro and the mellow Shade. Released in 2017, it was the first Drew Estate premium to use an Ecuadorian Sumatra sun-grown wrapper — and the Robusto is the natural place to start.
What it tastes like
Sun-grown leaf means more natural sweetness and a spicier kick than a shade wrapper. Over a Connecticut River Valley stalk-cut Habano binder and an all-Nicaraguan filler, this 5 x 54 delivers cedar, dark coffee, white pepper, and cinnamon, with a sweet edge running underneath. It lands medium-to-full — robust and zesty, with a long, complex finish that keeps you coming back.
Who it's for
A flavorful everyday cigar for intermediate smokers who want spice and sweetness in one package. Pair it with coffee, an aged rum, or an amber ale. If you're trying to figure out where it sits on the spectrum, our cigar strength guide helps, and Undercrown fans should compare it to its mellow sibling, the Undercrown Shade Robusto, and its dark one, the Undercrown Maduro Robusto.
Track the whole Undercrown trio in the Casa DNC app and rate which wrapper wins for you.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto 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 Robusto?
- The Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto 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 Robusto 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 Robusto?
- 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 Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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