As the name indicates, the Norteno Edicion Limitada Churchill is a limited edition Churchill size that has been introduced to Drew Estate’s Norteno line. The Norteno was a cigar that was launched in 2014. It marked the second blend at Drew Estate made by the company’s master blender Willy Herrera following up the enormously successful Herrera Esteli line. […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate to Release Six Box-Pressed Cigar as Lounge Exclusives for Corona Cigar Company
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When it was announced over 18 months ago that Drew Estate would be sponsoring a lounge at Corona Cigar Company, part of the package was going to include exclusive cigars that would only be available at the lounge. Today the company formally announced that it will be providing six exclusive cigar based on six different brands […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces New Packaging Options for Herrera Estelí Norteño
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate will introduce several new packaging options for its Herrera Esteli Norteno line. This includes the introduction of a Humidor cabinet as well as several refillable display tray options. The centerpiece is a new 50 count Humidor Cabinet. This will be available for the Lonsdale Deluxe (SRP $550.00), […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate to Introduce Herrera-Esteli Tubo
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Drew Estate is not a company that is known to have done a lot of tubo offerings, but at this year’s IPCPR, Drew Estate will release a tubo frontmark in its Herrera Esteli line. The new Tubo format introduce a 6 x 52 size into the line – becoming the sixth regular offering in the Herrera […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Herrera Estelí Norteño Edición Limitada Churchill
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate Tobacco company will introduce a line extension to its Herrera Esteli Norteno line. The Herrera Esteli Norteno Edicion Limitada Churchill will introduce a limited edition 7 x 48 Churchill “Parejo Prensado” into the line. The new Churchill becomes the seventh vitola in the line and first line extension since Norteno made […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” with Initial Release to Barrister Cigars
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Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced a new line of cigars allied Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera. The name Tienda Exclusiva translates to “Store Exclusive” and that is what this line is intended to be. Blended by Drew Estate Master Blender Willy Herrera, this is a small batch production series that will be released to […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate to Officially Launch Herrera Esteli Norteño
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On the eve of the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate has officially announced the launch of the Herrera Esteli Norteno. This is the long awaited sophomore effort by Drew Estate master blender Willy Herrera. The Norteno was originally announced earlier this year. It is a box-pressed maduro offering. While the blend has remained the same, there […]
Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 by Drew Estate
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, Review
Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 The Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 is the sixth frontmark to be released Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli line. It is also the first limited edition frontmark in the line. The cigar was initially announced in December and has recently made its way to brick and mortar […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Moves Production of Norteño Back to Drew Estate
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Drew Estate has announced that Willy Herrera’s second blend in his signature line, the Norteno by Willy Herrera will have production shifted back to the Drew Estate factory. The announcement came on the same day that Herrera was promoted to the company’s Master Blender. When news of the Norteno was announced, it was also announced the line […]
Cigar News: Willy Herrera Named Drew Estate’s Master Blender
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Following the departure of Nicholas Melillo, Drew Estate officially named Willy Herrera the company’s Master Blender. The move had not been unexpected. In fact, on a April 5th appearance on Kiss My Ash Radio, Herrera mentioned how his responsibilities were moving beyond his Herrera Esteli line. Herrera joined Drew Estate in 2011. He came from […]