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Drew Estate to Create Next Smoke Inn Microblend Series Release (Update)

Drew Estate will be producing the next installment in Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s Microblend Series, as today the store announced the project will be called Pope…

Drew Estate Announces Undercrown ShadyXV

Drew Estate has announced a new partnership with Shady Records, with the first collaboration being the Undercrown ShadyXV cigar, a 5 x 50 box pressed belicoso…

Drew Estate Unveils Pappy Van Winkle Cigar

After more than two years of hinting about the a collaboration, Drew Estate has finally announced its partnership with Pappy & Company, the merchandise division…

Jonathan Drew, Marvin Samel, Willy Herrera & Michael Cellucci on Drew Estate’s Sale to Swisher

As part of the announcement regarding Swisher International’s acquisition of Drew Estate, halfwheel was able to get statements from four members of the company’s executive…

Swisher International Acquires Drew Estate

And it’s true. Drew Estate and Swisher International have announced that they have come to terms on a deal that will see the former, the…

A Visit to Drew Estate II

In February, I was able to see and tour the new Drew Estate II (DE) facility in Estelí, Nicaragua, which opened in early 2014. Like La…

Barrister Cigars to Get First “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” (Update)

At the 2014 IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, WIlly Herrera of Drew Estate mentioned that the Herrera Esteli brand would be expanding to encompass new…

Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig

Back in 2009, Drew Estate released the first example of a brand new vitola in its resume, the Flying Pig, a 4 1/8 x 60…

Kentucky Fired Cured Flying Pig Debuting at IPCPR 2014

Drew Estate fans will get another pig. The company has announced that it will be releasing its signature Flying Pig vitola in the MUWAT Kentucky…

Willy Herrera Appointed Master Blender of Drew Estate

Drew Estate has announced the Willy Herrera has been appointed to the position of master blender of Drew Estate. The news comes less than a…

Nicholas Melillo Leaves Drew Estate

Nicholas Melillo, the executive vice-president of international operations for Drew Estate Tobacco Company, has left the company. Melillo’s responsibilities included the purchasing and monitoring of…