Drew Estate
Isla del Sol Sun Grown
Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Sun-Grown Sumatra wrapper; Indonesia binder; Indonesia & Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 32 to 7 × 50.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Sun-Grown Sumatra
- Binder
- Indonesia
- Filler
- Indonesia & Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 32 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 Isla del Sol Sun Grown uses a Sun-Grown Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: cognac, a brown ale, or 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
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
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reads and news on Drew EstateDrew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown questions
What does Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown taste like?
Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown uses a Sun-Grown Sumatra wrapper. Sumatra wrappers tend toward earth, cinnamon and a mild sweetness. 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 Isla del Sol Sun Grown?
Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown made?
Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown use?
Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown uses a Sun-Grown Sumatra wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Indonesia & Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Breve (4 × 32), Gran Corona (5 × 44), Churchill (7 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordito (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Isla del Sol Sun Grown?
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 Isla del Sol Sun Grown?
With a Sumatra wrapper, common pairings are cognac, a brown ale, or 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 Isla del Sol Sun Grown?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance VO 1920, Graycliff Original and La Perla Habana Classic. They share Sumatra wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.