Drew Estate
Java Red
Drew Estate Java Red is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador (Habano) wrapper; Nicaragua binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 5 × 50.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano)
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 5 × 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 Java Red 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does Drew Estate Java Red taste like?
Drew Estate Java Red 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 Java Red?
Drew Estate Java Red is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Drew Estate Java Red 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 Java Red made?
Drew Estate Java Red is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Java Red use?
Drew Estate Java Red uses an Ecuador (Habano) 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 Red come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Toro, Robusto (5 × 50) and Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Java Red?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Red?
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 Java Red?
Cigars with a similar build include Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, La Finca and Tatuaje Brown Label (Seleccion de Cazador). They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.