Drew Estate Cigars

Drew Estate Cigars manufactures Nicaraguan cigars in Latin America's largest cigar factory, producing 100,000 handmade cigars daily. The brand offers multiple lines with distinct tobacco blends and construction approaches.

Production Background

Founded in 1998, Drew Estate operates from Estelí, Nicaragua, using Nicaraguan-grown tobaccos. Their factory employs traditional techniques like aged tobacco fermentation and bunching with Connecticut Broadleaf or Ecuadorian Maduro wrappers.

Tobacco Characteristics

The Larutan Dirt line uses dark-fired Kentucky tobacco with Brazilian Mata Fina binder. Acid Blondie cigars incorporate botanically infused tobaccos. All blends feature long-filler tobacco that maintains consistent combustion.

  • Drew Estate Larutan Dirt: Kentucky fire-cured tobacco with Brazilian binder
  • Drew Estate Acid Blondie: Botanically infused blend in petit corona format

Core construction elements include triple-seam caps for draw consistency and dual binder leaves in select lines. The factory employs a multi-stage quality control process inspecting wrapper integrity and filler distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines Drew Estate innovation?

Pioneered infused cigars (Acid line), broadleaf maduros (Liga Privada), and unique vitolas like Flying Pig - all hand-rolled in Nicaragua.

Can I get Liga Privada in UK?

Yes, No.9 and T52 ship MHRA-compliant from London with humidity packs - broadleaf wrappers fermented 24 months for espresso notes.

What makes Acid cigars unique?

Cold-infused with botanicals and essential oils during aging - Kuba Kula uses blue lotus and botanicals for signature floral aroma.

How are they shipped to Australia?

From Sydney in sealed mylar bags with Boveda packs - infused lines in aroma-proof packaging to preserve complex scents.

What's special about Herrera Esteli?

Willy Herrera's Miami-inspired blend: Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan fillers aged 5 years - scored 95 in Cigar Aficionado.

How are Flying Pig vitolas made?

Hand-rolled in 4"x60 format requiring master torcedores - only 15 rollers certified to create this challenging shape.