Deadwood Crazy Alice Figurado Review: Drew Estate's Wild Child
Overview
Drew Estate has never been a brand that plays it safe, and the Deadwood Crazy Alice Figurado is proof of that philosophy in stick form. Part of the Deadwood line — a range that leans hard into rustic, rough-and-tumble aesthetics — the Crazy Alice is a short, stubby Figurado that looks like it was rolled in a frontier saloon and smokes like it means business. Don't let the quirky branding fool you: this is a seriously constructed, flavour-forward cigar that punches well above its modest price point.
Vital Statistics
- Brand: Deadwood (Drew Estate)
- Line: Crazy Alice
- Vitola: Figurado (Perfecto)
- Size: 4 × 60 (tapered head and foot)
- Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro (Connecticut)
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican
- Strength: Medium to Full
- Origin: Nicaragua (JOYA de Nicaragua factory)
- Estimated Smoke Time: 45–60 minutes
Construction & Appearance — 8.5/10
The Crazy Alice is a deliberately rustic-looking cigar — the Broadleaf Maduro wrapper is dark, toothy, and slightly rough to the touch, with visible veins that add to its rugged character. The Figurado shape tapers at both ends, requiring a V-cut or punch for the best draw. The cigar is firm throughout with no soft spots, and the cap is well-applied despite the irregular shape. Pre-light, the cold draw offers a rich sweetness of dark chocolate, molasses, and a hint of barnyard earthiness — a promising preview of what's to come.
First Third — 8.5/10
The tapered foot means the Crazy Alice takes a moment to open up fully, but once it does, the flavours arrive with confidence. The first third delivers dark chocolate, espresso, and a generous hit of black pepper on the retrohale. There's a natural sweetness from the Broadleaf wrapper — molasses and dark fruit — that balances the pepper beautifully. Strength is medium-full from the outset, so this is not a cigar for the faint-hearted or the uninitiated. The burn is slightly uneven initially — a common trait of the Figurado format — but self-corrects within the first inch. Ash is dark and compact.
Second Third — 9.0/10
As the cigar reaches its widest ring gauge, the flavour profile blossoms. The pepper settles and a more nuanced complexity emerges: roasted coffee, dark cherry, leather, and a distinctive earthiness that speaks to the Nicaraguan filler. The Broadleaf sweetness remains a constant thread throughout, adding a natural counterpoint to the bolder savoury notes. Draw is effortless at the cigar's widest point, and smoke production is thick and satisfying. This is the Crazy Alice at its best — bold, layered, and thoroughly engaging.
Final Third — 8.0/10
As the cigar tapers back toward the head, the flavours concentrate and the strength climbs noticeably. The dark chocolate and espresso notes return with intensity, joined by a pleasant cedar spice. The draw tightens slightly as the ring gauge narrows, which can make the final third run a touch warm if smoked too quickly — patience is rewarded here. The finish is long and bold, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, pepper, and earth. A satisfying conclusion to a characterful smoke.
Scores at a Glance
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| 🏗️ Construction & Appearance | 8.5 / 10 |
| 🔥 First Third | 8.5 / 10 |
| 🎯 Second Third | 9.0 / 10 |
| 🏁 Final Third | 8.0 / 10 |
| 💨 Draw & Burn | 8.0 / 10 |
| 🌿 Complexity & Flavour | 9.0 / 10 |
| 💰 Value for Money | 9.5 / 10 |
| ⭐ Overall Score | 8.6 / 10 |
Pairing Suggestions
The Crazy Alice's bold, Maduro-driven profile calls for pairings that can hold their own. A high-rye Bourbon such as Bulleit or Four Roses Single Barrel is an excellent match — the spice and oak in the whiskey mirror the cigar's pepper and earthiness, while the sweetness bridges the Broadleaf wrapper's molasses notes. For Scotch drinkers, a heavily peated Islay malt — Laphroaig 10 or Ardbeg An Oa — creates a bold, smoky pairing that suits the cigar's rugged character. A strong cold brew coffee is the non-alcoholic option of choice, amplifying the dark chocolate and espresso notes throughout.
Final Verdict
The Deadwood Crazy Alice Figurado is exactly what Drew Estate intended it to be: a bold, characterful, no-nonsense smoke that delivers serious flavour at an accessible price. It won't win any beauty contests, and the Figurado format demands a little patience and technique, but those willing to invest the time will be rewarded with a genuinely complex and satisfying experience. For fans of Maduro wrappers and medium-full strength cigars, the Crazy Alice is an easy recommendation — and one of the best-value Figurados on the market. Wild by name, impressive by nature.
Reviewed by the team at Bourbon & Cigars Blackpool.