Drew Estate
Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Mata Fina (Brazil) Maduro wrapper; Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf binder; Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Mata Fina (Brazil) Maduro
- Binder
- Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf
- Filler
- Nicaraguan and Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5¼ × 52 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro uses a Mata Fina (Brazil) 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro taste like?
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro uses a Mata Fina (Brazil) 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 Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro?
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro 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 Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro made?
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro use?
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro uses a Mata Fina (Brazil) Maduro wrapper over a Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf binder, with Nicaraguan and Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lonsdale Deluxe (6 × 44), Robusto Grande (5¼ × 52) and Toro Especial (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian 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 Herrera Esteli Brazilian 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 Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Drew Estate (Deadwood Tobacco Co.) Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty, Padrón Series Maduro and Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.