Drew Estate
Tabak Especial Negra
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Sumatra binder; Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4¾ × 46 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 4 · 4¾ × 46 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 Tabak Especial Negra uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- 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 Tabak Especial Negra taste like?
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro 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 Tabak Especial Negra?
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra 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 Tabak Especial Negra 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 Tabak Especial Negra made?
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra use?
Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Sumatra binder, with Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (4¾ × 46), Toro (6 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordito (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra?
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 Tabak Especial Negra?
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 Tabak Especial Negra?
Cigars with a similar build include Dapper Cubo Maduro, Micallef Color Series Blue and Crux Cigars Epicure Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.