Drew Estate
Nica Rustica Shade
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade is a mild strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper; Mexican binder; Nicaragua, United States, Dominican Republic filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 6 × 50.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Ecuador Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Mexican
- Filler
- Nicaragua, United States, Dominican Republic
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- mild
- Sizes
- 3 · 4½ × 50 to 6 × 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 Nica Rustica Shade uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 Nica Rustica Shade taste like?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Shade?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade is listed as mild strength. A mild cigar suits a morning coffee, a first cigar, or anyone still finding their range.
Is Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade 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 Nica Rustica Shade made?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade use?
Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade uses an Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican binder, with Nicaragua, United States, Dominican Republic filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Short Robusto (4½ × 50), Toro (6 × 50) and Gordo (5 × 66). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Nica Rustica Shade?
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 Nica Rustica Shade?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Shade?
Cigars with a similar build include Rocky Patel Java Latte, Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Man O' War Virtue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.