From the vintage Cuban-esque bands to the cabinet style box, Herrera Esteli screams Cuba. And the glue sealing the whole thing together is the blend. Oh-so-creamy, yet highly representative of Cuban cigars of old. It’s got some oomph, but the flavors are delivered in such a velvety fashion the power is beautifully masked. Crisp, clean notes of spices, cedar, cream, and roasted nuts are the backbone, as occasional hints of white pepper and semi-sweet vanilla weave masterfully

Drew Estate Undercrown Sungrown The Sun shines brightly on Undercrown... Way back in 2011, Drew Estate released a cigar called Undercrown. This blend was created by the rollers in the factory after they were told they could no longer enjoy the Liga Privada #9 blend due to heavy demand. This Undercrown blend eventually made it into full production and we are glad it did. After claiming a mass of fans and a noteworthy 90-rating, Drew Estate decided to follow it up with the Unde

The Sun shines brightly on Undercrown Way back in 2011, Drew Estate released a cigar called Undercrown. This blend was created by the rollers in the factory after they were told they could no longer enjoy the Liga Privada #9 blend due to heavy demand. This Undercrown blend eventually made it into full production and we are glad it did. After claiming a mass of fans and a noteworthy 90-rating, Drew Estate decided to follow it up with the Undercrown Shade - a Connecticut wrappe

The story behind the creation of Undercrown has become the stuff of cigar folklore; when Drew Estate’s factory workers were unable to continue smoking the Liga Privada #9 while working, they came up with their own similar blend now known as Undercrown. Drew Estate’s master blender, Willy Herrera, challenged the workers to concoct a Connecticut-based blend that would satisfy his discerning palate, and with his assistance, the work on Undercrown Shade began. Draped in a silky s