Drew Estate
Kentucky Fire Cured
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Double wrapper of Kentucky Fire Cured Tapa Negra (head) Mexican San Andres (foot) wrapper; Ecuador Connecticut Shade binder; Fire Cured Blend filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 3.94 × 60 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Double wrapper of Kentucky Fire Cured Tapa Negra (head) Mexican San Andres (foot)
- Binder
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Filler
- Fire Cured Blend
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 5 · 3.94 × 60 to 6 × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured uses a Double wrapper of Kentucky Fire Cured Tapa Negra (head) Mexican San Andres (foot) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 40 minutes to 1 hour for a 4-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Kentucky Fire Cured taste like?
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured uses a Double wrapper of Kentucky Fire Cured Tapa Negra (head) Mexican San Andres (foot) wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Kentucky Fire Cured?
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured 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 Kentucky Fire Cured made?
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured use?
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured uses a Double wrapper of Kentucky Fire Cured Tapa Negra (head) Mexican San Andres (foot) wrapper over an Ecuador Connecticut Shade binder, with Fire Cured Blend filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Ponies (4 × 32), Chunky (4 × 46), Just a Friend (6 × 52), Fat Molly (5 × 56) and Flying Pig (3.94 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured?
For a 4-inch size, plan on about 40 minutes to 1 hour. 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 Kentucky Fire Cured?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Kentucky Fire Cured?
Cigars with a similar build include Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro, Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black and Nica Libre. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.