Drew Estate

Java Mint

Drew Estate Java Mint is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Brazil (Mata Fina) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5½ × 50 to 6 × 50.

Maker: Drew Estate
Wrapper: Brazil (Mata Fina)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Country: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength: medium
Sizes: 4 · 5½ × 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

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for Drew Estate Java Mint yet.

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.
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.

How to cut a cigarWhere the cap line is, and which cut suits this size›How to light a cigarToast the foot for an even burn, with a guided timer›

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Sizes

4 in the catalog

Robusto (square-pressed)5½ × 50 · Brazilian Maduro›Robusto (square-pressed)5½ × 50 · Brazilian Maduro›Toro6 × 50 · Brazil (Mata Fina)›Toro6 × 50 · Brazil (Mata Fina)›

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Drew Estate Java Mint questions

How strong is Drew Estate Java Mint?

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

Is Drew Estate Java Mint 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 Mint made?

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

What wrapper does Drew Estate Java Mint use?

Drew Estate Java Mint uses a Brazil (Mata Fina) 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 Mint come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Robusto (square-pressed) (5½ × 50), Robusto (square-pressed) (5½ × 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 Mint?

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.

Smoking one?

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