Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteno Robusto Grande

#7 Top 25 Cigars of 2016

94 points, Cigar Aficionado

Herrera Estelí is the brainchild of Willy Herrera, Drew Estate’s master blender where he brings authentic Cuban influence to the blends. The Herrera Esteli series offers exceptionally rich flavours that feature an artistic blend of tobaccos from Nicaragua and Honduras. Finished off with a beautifully oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.

The name “Norteno” translates to “northerner” in Spanish, referring to those in Estelí, located in the northern part of Nicaragua where the Drew Estate factory resides. Featuring an award-winning blend with well-aged Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, a Honduran binder and beautifully coated in a reddish brown Mexican San Andrés wrapper.

Lush and complex with notes of raw cocoa bean, refined milk chocolate and nougat flavours. Bold yet smooth, balanced with an earthiness, without becoming too sweet or intense.

Format: Toro

Size: 5½” x 54RG

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Enjoyment time: 60mins