Beginning as a San Andrés-wrapped version of Drew Estate's prestigious Liga Privada cigar, Undercrown was created by Drew Estate's own factory workers, after they were informed they could no longer smoke Liga cigars freely (due to limited availability of certain tobaccos in the Liga Privada blend). The affordable maduro blend saw its first followup in 2015, as Drew Estate unveiled a softer, more mellow version of the cigar with Undercrown Shade. And in 2017, the Undercrown family expanded once more, splitting the contrasting profiles of the former two cigars with the medium-bodied Undercrown Sun Grown.
Keeping with the tradition of Undercrown's original conception, the updated Undercrown Sun Grown is said to be blended, in part, by members of Drew Estate's "factory floor" team. These workers paired with Master Blender Willy Herrera, using the same "T52" binder from the original Undercrown Maduro cigar. But the cigar gets its name from its unique wrapper, which hails from Ecuador, showcasing Sumatra seed and grown with full exposure to the sun. Finally, the cigars use an all-Nicaraguan filler recipe, bolstered by a heavily aged ligero leaf from Nicaragua's Nueva Segovia region (said to provide an interesting kick of strength and sweetness).
Rather than materializing as a simple "Habano version" of the popular Undercrown series, the Sun Grown is a unique beast all its own. The cigar offers a medium-plus body and rich/tangy characteristics of cinnamon, mineral, browned butter, toffee, salt, zesty cabinet spices, and much more.
Throughout 2017, the Undercrown Sun Grown received multiple accolades, topping the list with a No. 1 Cigar of the Year ranking by Cigar Dojo.
Sean Correia - Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto
I like this cigar, it gives notes of pepper and cedar with solid construction. Grab them while you can since they are discontinued for now.
★
★
★
★
☆
Jarrod Raimann - Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto
Another great daily stick from Undercrown. Right in the Goldilocks spot between the Maduro and the shade.
★
★
★
☆
☆
Derek Moon - Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto
This is a very good medium cigar has great flavor and smoke output, but the wrapper is temperamental I had two blow up on me back to back.
★
★
★
★
★
Jeremy Caudill - Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto
I don't usually smoke a Lot of sun grown blends but this is one that has always been in my humidor. Super-smooth mild to medium bodied with great flavor and great price point.
★
★
★
★
☆
Tony McDowell - Undercrown Sun Grown Corona
I actually enjoy the shade grown version better due to it having a more creamy profile but this is a Drew Estate cigar and you can’t go wrong.
★
★
★
★
★
Nicholas Neher - Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro
I was gifted a few of these cigars and they are definitely a sold smoke.
★
★
★
★
☆
Darrin Boren - Undercrown Sun Grown Gran Toro (Verified buyer)
This is possibly my favorite Drew Estate cigar. Medium strength and flavorful. The only reason I cant give a 5 star is because the wrapper is finicky. They need to be at optimal humidity and adapted to smoking climate or they are susceptible to splitting. But that is rare and they are definitely worth the $ for a great smoking experience. I will be buying more.
Award Winning Customer Service
We consistently strive to offer cigar enthusiasts the best possible buying experience - this includes an industry-leading customer service, mobile-friendly layout, fast and affordable shipping (including international orders!), consistently affordable pricing, and access to the most sought-after cigars on the market. Don't just take our word for it, here are some reviews that our past customers have left!
CART (0)
CIGARS
