The Liga Undercrown Gran Toro, by Drew Estate Cigars, measures 6x52 with a smooth San Andres wrapper. This Nicaraguan grown cigar is one of Drew Estate's more popular sticks. This isn't my first Undercrown stick, but it's the first review I'm going to write about it. It's really hard to just have one of these cigars.
1/3 - When you get the cigar lit up, you get a plethora of flavors. Right off the bat, you get a pepper, cocoa, and creamy leather flavors - no spice so far. On the finish, you get a nice basic tobacco flavor. The construction is great so far. I'm getting a dead even burn, a very cooperative draw, and a ton of smoke output. This cigar smokes like a chimney even without puffing.
2/3 - The leather flavor is really becoming prominent at this point in the cigar. You still get some of the cocoa/pepper notes, but mainly leather. The finish has become much more sweet, with a touch of spice. At this point, the construction has stayed perfectly consistent.
3/3 - When you get to this point, the cigar becomes more bold. The flavors do not change from where they were at the 2/3 point. However, the finish loses the little spice it had, and finishes on a sweet note. This cigar is very enjoyable, and affordable. Another great cigar from Drew Estate.
Montecristo Relentless
The Montecristo Relentless is overall a great looking cigar. Not only does it look good, but it feels great in your hand. This cigar, from the Dominican, features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Mexican San Andres binder, and Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina filler. Just by reading that alone, you know a lot has been put into the making of this stick. The size I'm reviewing is the Toro (6 x 54).
1/3 When you first get this cigar lit up, the first thing I taste is almond. On the finish you get a mix of black pepper and cocoa. A decent flavor combination to kick of the smoke. As far as construction goes, you see an even burn accompanied by a nice, easy draw and a decent amount of smoke output.
2/3 The transition from the 1/3 to now brings a stronger flavor combination. Instead of the almond/cocoa/pepper mix, I'm picking up some notes of leather/toast with a sweet oak on the finish. A good flavor profile so far. The burn isn't as even as it was at the start, but it's still bearable. The draw has become a little easier along with the smoke output becoming a little heavier.
3/3 Coming to the end of the cigar, it stays pretty consistent with the 2/3 point of the stick. You get the hints of leather and toast with a sweet finish. It's a very enjoyable stick, which is what you come to expect from Montecristo cigars. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up, go for it.
1/3 When you first get this cigar lit up, the first thing I taste is almond. On the finish you get a mix of black pepper and cocoa. A decent flavor combination to kick of the smoke. As far as construction goes, you see an even burn accompanied by a nice, easy draw and a decent amount of smoke output.
2/3 The transition from the 1/3 to now brings a stronger flavor combination. Instead of the almond/cocoa/pepper mix, I'm picking up some notes of leather/toast with a sweet oak on the finish. A good flavor profile so far. The burn isn't as even as it was at the start, but it's still bearable. The draw has become a little easier along with the smoke output becoming a little heavier.
3/3 Coming to the end of the cigar, it stays pretty consistent with the 2/3 point of the stick. You get the hints of leather and toast with a sweet finish. It's a very enjoyable stick, which is what you come to expect from Montecristo cigars. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up, go for it.
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