Undercrown 10 UC10

Wrapper: Mexican San Andres (High Priming)

Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler: Nicaraguan

Profile: Medium +

Ten years after Undercrown first made its mark, Drew Estate had a decision to make: celebrate the original or see how far they could push it. Undercrown 10 UC10 chose the latter.

This isn't an Undercrown Maduro dressed up for an anniversary. The blend starts with a high priming Mexican San Andrés wrapper, the kind of upper plant leaf that brings more density, strength, and concentrated character. Underneath sits a USA grown Connecticut Broadleaf binder, followed by an all Nicaraguan filler blend. On paper, it's darker and heavier than its older brother. Once lit, the difference becomes even clearer.

The familiar Undercrown DNA is still there, particularly the spice, richness, and dense body, but UC10 takes it into deeper territory. Dark chocolate and espresso move through an earthy core, with pepper, leather, and the natural sweetness of San Andrés filling in around them. There's plenty going on, but that's the point. This was built as an anniversary cigar worthy of standing apart from the blend that inspired it.

UC10 is offered in several vitolas, giving the blend a slightly different personality depending on the format. Ten years deserved more than a commemorative band. Drew Estate gave Undercrown an entirely new cigar.