Drew Estate
Larutan
Drew Estate Larutan is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Maduro (Natural line black tobacco treatment) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan plus black tobaccos (Syria, Turkey, St. James Parish Louisiana) filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5½ × 100 to 5½ × 100.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Maduro (Natural line black tobacco treatment)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan plus black tobaccos (Syria, Turkey, St. James Parish Louisiana)
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5½ × 100 to 5½ × 100
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate Larutan uses a Maduro (Natural line black tobacco treatment) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: espresso, port, 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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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
reads and news on Drew EstateDrew Estate Larutan questions
What does Drew Estate Larutan taste like?
Drew Estate Larutan uses a Maduro (Natural line black tobacco treatment) wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Larutan?
Drew Estate Larutan is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Drew Estate Larutan good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Drew Estate Larutan made?
Drew Estate Larutan is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Larutan use?
Drew Estate Larutan uses a Maduro (Natural line black tobacco treatment) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan plus black tobaccos (Syria, Turkey, St. James Parish Louisiana) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Larutan come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Larutan Egg (5½ × 100) and Larutan Egg Maduro (5½ × 100). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Larutan?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 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 Larutan?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, 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 Larutan?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Java Maduro, CAO Gold Maduro and Padrón Dámaso Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.