Tag: Nicaragua

  • Drew Estate Releases Nica Rustica Connecticut Shade

    Recently unveiled during Freestyle Live, Nica Rustica Shade is the next chapter in Drew Estate’s ongoing dedication to the town and people of our Nicaraguan home. Lovingly wrapped in a gorgeous, Ecuador Connecticut Shade wrapper, Nica Rustica Shade delivers a sophisticated and refined profile of buttery smooth flavor with hints of wood.

    Inspired by the mellow breeze in the Northern mountains and the peacefulness of a slow Nicaraguan morning, Nica Rustica Shade is a lush, relaxing comfort. Nica Rustica Shade invites you in with a smooth and balanced core of flavor, marked with layers of intricate complexity. Built from luxury but priced for anyone’s indulgence, Nica Rustica Shade serves as a new chapter in our dedication to the towns and people of our Nicaraguan hometown.

    Available in three sizes: Coronita (4 x 46), Robusto (5 1/2 x 54), and Toro (6 x 50.

  • Now Live – Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Flying Pig Cigar Unboxing (International Exclusive)

    In November 2024, Drew Estate announced an international release of their Undercrown 10 in a new size, the highly coveted flying pig. This chunky little guy found his forever home and I’m excited to share this unboxing with you. Undercrown 10 is one of my favorite blends with eye-catching presentation and a flavor profile not to be missed. Click the link above for the full unboxing on YouTube.

  • Now Live – Padrón Cigars 3000 Series Maduro Cigar Unboxing

    Now Live on the YouTube channel is my latest unboxing, Padrón Cigars 3000 Series Maduro. This and the smaller, 2000 series, have become some of my favorite cigars for 2024 and 2025. The 3000 is an unforgettable journey of a Nicaraguan puro, aged to perfection. The cigar is priced for the everyman, making this an affordable, regular rotation cigar. Enjoy.

  • Now Live – Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo 2025 LE Cigar Unboxing

    Happy Cinco de Mayo!

    Now live on YouTube is the 2025 Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo 2025 Limited Edition. Now in its second year, Rojas has released an updated blend to last year’s Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo Limited Edition. This year, Noel Rojas uses a larger vitola, a 6 x 54 toro with an Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper, a Mexican San Andres binder, and fillers from Nicaragua and Connecticut Broadleaf.

    Production is limited to 2,500 boxes of 20 for 50,000 total cigars.

    MSRP is $12.50 per cigar/$250 per box.

  • Jack Schwartz Importer Now Selling Rojas Custom Blends

    Chicago’s famed tobacconist, Jack Schwartz Importer is now selling Rojas Custom Blends from cigar maker Noel Rojas. The Jack Schwartz team narrowed down five of their favorite blends and are happy to announce they are now available for sale and shipping immediately.

    Amount the blends available:

    Sumatra Toro
    Barber Pole Toro (Ecuadorian Connecticut/Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Wrapper)
    Habano Shaggy Foot Toro
    Maduro Toro
    Maduro Gordo

    All cigars are made with Nicaraguan tobacco grown by Noel Rojas.

    Cigars come with no packaging or bands, making it a great value with most cigars in the $8 range, available as singles or in bundles of 30.