Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Flying Pig

The ash this cigar generates is so beautiful, it’s worth the price of entry just for the show. It’s like the rings of a petrified oak tree as it burns. The flavor on this is total luxury, velvet smooth with caramel and cognac tones bouncing everywhere. Its short size and seductive depth of flavor give this cigar the presence of a tiny jewel, a little slice of heaven, something small and fine with lots of aesthetic detail which invites contemplation. You won’t want to rush it, this is to be savored. I recommend about 45 minutes with this thick boy. Incidentally, the timeframe makes it a solid cold weather cigar, or a perfect cigar to accompany you anytime of year on a 1 hour walk or diversion of another kind. For many modern people, that’s just about right for a moment of indulgence.

On a completely unobjective personal note, as a cigar lover with a limited tolerance for nicotine, I can’t get enough of the shape of these short and stout “flying pigs”. The wide ring gauge gives birth to huge blooms of thick smoke, making every draw deeply fulfilling, while the short length gives the chance to experience the maturation of flavors in the cigar without getting overloaded.