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(The) Contest Day 23: Drew Estate Cigar Safari Blend (Brooks)

So here’s the deal. I smoked it. Brooks smoked it. You should too, but maybe give it a few months. The Corona Gorda has a great pigtail, but flavor-wise, this probably isn’t Brooks’ greatest, at least now. I know from prior experience some times things from Cigar Safari need time, and as of now we’re [...]

(The) Contest Day 18: Drew Estate Cigar Safari Blend (Charlie)

It’s not the infamous el niño diablo Lanceros, but it is a custom blend by your’s truly. Much like Brooks’ blend at Joya de Nicaragua, neither one of us have smoked this yet, so thanks for being the guinea pig. There’s a lot of Nicaraguan tobacco in what appears to be a 5 x 44 [...]

A Visit to La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate

Editor’s Note: As you know, Brooks and I were amongst many bloggers invited down to Drew Estate a few weeks ago. Both Brooks and I brought our cameras, he used his (fortunately) and I didn’t, again, fortunately. On a personal note, there are very  few halfwheel posts I actually have anticipation towards seeing, this is [...]

News: Drew Estate Launches iPhone App

Two things from Drew Estate on the social media/online front. First and foremost, Drew Estate has officially launched their iPhone App, becoming the first manufacturer to release a mobile app to the public. Those who downloaded the iPhone App, which appeared briefly on the App Store a few weeks ago, will notice the App has [...]