Drew Estate
Nica Rustica Broadleaf
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Mexican San Andres Negro binder; Grade A Nicaraguan from Estelí and Jalapa filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Mexican San Andres Negro
- Filler
- Grade A Nicaraguan from Estelí and Jalapa
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDrew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- 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
5 in the catalogWhat to try next
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What does Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf taste like?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy 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 Nica Rustica Broadleaf?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf 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 Nica Rustica Broadleaf made?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf use?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Mexican San Andres Negro binder, with Grade A Nicaraguan from Estelí and Jalapa filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Short Robusto (4½ × 50), El Brujito (6 × 52), El Brujito Gordito (6 × 60), El Brujito Gordito (6 × 60) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Nica Rustica Broadleaf?
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 Nica Rustica Broadleaf?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Nica Rustica Broadleaf?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Flathead, Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series and Luciano Maria Lucia. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.