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Herrera Esteli Habano

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Honduran binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 54.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
medium
Sizes
3 · 5 × 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 brings

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano questions

What does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano taste like?

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Habano?

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano 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 Herrera Esteli Habano made?

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano use?

Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Habano come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lonsdale Deluxe (6 × 44), Robusto Grande (5 × 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 Habano?

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 Habano?

With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Habano?

Cigars with a similar build include Espinosa Habano, Tatuaje El Triunfador and Oliva Serie O. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.