Drew Estate Undercrown Shade
The mild member of the Undercrown family.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Drew Estate |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Drew Estate |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade |
| Binder | Sumatra |
| Filler | Not published |
| Strength | Mild–Medium |
| Wrapper family | Connecticut Shade (light, creamy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, developingpalates.com, famous-smoke.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com, leafenthusiast.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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93% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · shared notes: cream, pepper
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89% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · Ecuador wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · shared notes: cream
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade use?
The Drew Estate Undercrown Shade uses a Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, with a Sumatra binder.
How strong is the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade?
It's generally rated mild to medium in strength (2 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta (93%), Tatuaje Cabaiguan (93%), CAO Gold (89%), Oliva Connecticut Reserve (89%). For something less well known, try the Southern Draw Rose of Sharon.
