Drew Estate
BLACKENED M81
Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Mexico (San Andres) wrapper; U.S.A. (Connecticut River Broadleaf) binder; Nicaragua & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Green River One Sucker) filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 43 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Mexico (San Andres)
- Binder
- U.S.A. (Connecticut River Broadleaf)
- Filler
- Nicaragua & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Green River One Sucker)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 43 to 7 × 50
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate BLACKENED M81 uses a Mexico (San Andres) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 taste like?
Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 uses a Mexico (San Andres) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Drew Estate BLACKENED M81?
Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 made?
Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 use?
Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 uses a Mexico (San Andres) wrapper over an U.S.A. (Connecticut River Broadleaf) binder, with Nicaragua & U.S.A. (Pennsylvania Green River One Sucker) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate BLACKENED M81 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5 × 43), Robusto (5 × 50), Corona Doble (7 × 50) and Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate BLACKENED M81?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Drew Estate BLACKENED M81?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Drew Estate BLACKENED M81?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and L'Atelier La Mission. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.