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Drew Estate

Java Latte

Drew Estate Java Latte is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Ecuador (Connecticut)
Binder
Nicaragua
Filler
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
medium
Sizes
4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 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 Java Latte uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

From the desk

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Drew Estate Java Latte questions

What does Drew Estate Java Latte taste like?

Drew Estate Java Latte uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Java Latte?

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

Is Drew Estate Java Latte 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 Java Latte made?

Drew Estate Java Latte is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate Java Latte use?

Drew Estate Java Latte uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper over a Nicaragua binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate Java Latte come in?

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

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Java Latte?

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 Java Latte?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Java Latte?

Cigars with a similar build include My Father Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose and Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.