On the eve of the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada Drew Estate has made a major announcement in its senior management ranks. This past Thursday, the Drew Estate team was informed that company President Michael Cellucci was departing the company to pursue other opportunities and that Glenn Wolfson has been hired as […]
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Drew Estate, Liga Privada, Review, Swisher International
The Liga Privada No. 9 Box Pressed Toro Corona Cigar Company Exclusivamente is a shop exclusive cigar by Drew Estate to Corona Cigar Company in Orlando, Florida. Back in 2014, it was announced that Corona Cigar Company’s Sand Lake location would become a Drew Estate Lounge. As a part of the package, Corona Cigar Company would […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate to Distribute Debonaire and Indian Motorcycle Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Debonaire, Drew Estate, Indian Motorcycle Ultra Premium Cigars, News, Swisher International
Debonaire House, makers of Debonaire Cigars and Indian Motorcycle Cigars have entered into an distribution agreement with Drew Estate. Under the agreement, House of Debonaire products will now be distributed by Drew Estate. News of this announcement was first reported in a story by Cigar Aficionado. Co-Owner Phil Zanghi, confirmed the move with Cigar Coop. […]
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Gran Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Drew Estate, Review, Swisher International, Undercrown
Prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, two high profile Connecticut Shade wrapper cigars were announced – the Padron Damaso and the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade. Both of these cigars were significant because Padron did not have a Connecticut Shade offering, and Drew Estate had not had a premium long-filler Connecticut Shade offering in some […]
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Norteño Edición Limitada Churchill
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, Review, Swisher International
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. […]
Editor’s Corner Volume 4, Number 11: The Acquisitions: One Year Later
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Last September and October, the cigar world was rocked by three cigar companies being acquired. First up, on September 11th, General Cigar Company announced it was acquiring the brands of Torano Family Cigars. Leccia Tobacco was a company distributed by Torano and soon many wondered of the fate of this company. Less than a week later, on […]
Feature Story: Drew Estate Booth at the 2015 IPCPR was Business as Usual
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When Swisher International acquired Drew Estate Tobacco Company last Fall, one big question would be whether the culture of Drew Estate would change. The 2015 IPCPR Trade Show was the first major public expo for Drew Estate now as a subsidiary of Swisher. Many wondered if the vibe of the booth would be the same. After […]
Cigar News: Nica Rustica Short Robusto
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It turns out there will be two line extensions coming to Drew Estate’s Nica Rustica line. Back in May, the company announced it was adding a 7 x 54 line extension called “Belly”. Now has come word that a 4 1/2 x 50 Short Robusto is being added. The two new sizes will be launched […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces New Packaging Options for Herrera Estelí Norteño
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, IPCPR 2015, News, Swisher International
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
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2015 Preview, Drew Estate, Herrera Esteli, IPCPR 2015, News, Swisher International
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 […]