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Factory Smokes Maduro

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Maduro wrapper; Indonesia binder; Central America filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 7 × 50.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Maduro
Binder
Indonesia
Filler
Central America
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 54 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 brings

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • Pair with: espresso, port, 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

4 in the catalog

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Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro questions

What does Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro taste like?

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Factory Smokes Maduro?

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro good for beginners?

Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro made?

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro use?

Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro uses a Maduro wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Central America filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Churchill (7 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and Gordito (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro?

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 Factory Smokes Maduro?

With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 Factory Smokes Maduro?

Cigars with a similar build include Padrón Dámaso Maduro, Rocky Patel Java Maduro and Graycliff G2 Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.