Deadwood Dominicana

Drew Estate has revealed its eighth Freestyle Live Cigar, the Deadwood Dominicana. Drew Estate made the reveal on the 4/8/25 edition of Drew Estate’s Freestyle Live Program.

At the time it was announced as the eighth Freestyle Live Mystery cigar, Drew Estate indicated it would be the first foray into a Dominican-centric filler blend. The cigar reminds features a Connecticut Shade wrapper over a San Andres binder. On the reveal for Dominicana, Drew Estate revealed the key tobacco is Dominican Criollo ’98 grown in La Canela by José Mendez & Co. Dominicana is available in four sizes: Toro (6 x 50), Robusto (5 x 50, Pequeña (4 x 38), and Gordo (6 x 60). Each size is presented in 10-count boxes except Pequeña which comes in 20-count boxes.

In a subsequent press release, Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate, said “Dominican Republic is in focus with the launch of Deadwood Dominicana. The premium sweet cap and the Connecticut wrapper are merely supporting actors in this high stakes, taste-theatre. The star is the Dominican Republic and we wish to thank our friend Siegfried Maruschke and Jose Mendez and Co. for their partnership in the DR. It is written …”

Deadwood Dominicana will be showcased at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, which opens April 12, 2025.

At a glance, here is a look at Deadwood Dominicana:

Blend and Origin

  • Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
  • Binder: Mexican San Andrés
  • Filler: Dominican-Forward Blend
  • Country of Origin: Nicaragua
  • Factory: La Gran Fabrica

Vitolas Offered

  • Pequeña: 4 x 38 SRP $6.50/cigar
  • Robusto: 5 x 50 SRP $11.75/cigar
  • Toro: 6 x 50 SRP $12.50/cigar
  • Gordo: 6 x 60 SRP$13.50/cigar

Freestyle Live Releases

The following is a list of previously launched lines under the Freestyle Live Program:

Photo Credits: Drew Estate

Updated 4/9/25: Additional information from formal press release added