Drew Estate's 'All-Day'.

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 No. 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 Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Sumatra binder and Dominican Criollo 98 and Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo long-fillers, Undercrown Shade is an absolute foray of flavor while remaining balanced and smooth. Medium-bodied, expect hearty nuances of toast, citrus, and cream, highlighted by hints of spice; given the unique dimensions of the Flying Pig vitola, however, the interplay between citrus and sweet is even more pronounced.