Drew Estate
La Vieja Habana
Drew Estate La Vieja Habana is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador Sumatra (undisclosed) wrapper; Dominican binder; Dominican / Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 54.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Sumatra (undisclosed)
- Binder
- Dominican
- Filler
- Dominican / Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate La Vieja Habana uses an Ecuador Sumatra (undisclosed) 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Drew Estate La Vieja Habana taste like?
Drew Estate La Vieja Habana uses an Ecuador Sumatra (undisclosed) 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 La Vieja Habana?
Drew Estate La Vieja Habana is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Drew Estate La Vieja Habana 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 La Vieja Habana made?
Drew Estate La Vieja Habana is made in Dominican Republic at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate La Vieja Habana use?
Drew Estate La Vieja Habana uses an Ecuador Sumatra (undisclosed) wrapper over a Dominican binder, with Dominican / Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate La Vieja Habana come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate La Vieja Habana?
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 La Vieja Habana?
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 La Vieja Habana?
Cigars with a similar build include La Aurora 107 Ecuador, ADVentura Blackfin's Parlay and Bances. They share Sumatra wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.