Nica Rustica (by Drew Estate)

Overall Score

1 review for Nica Rustica (by Drew Estate)

  1. K****

    Nica Rustica

    Origin : Nicaragua
    Format : El Brujito (toro)
    Size : 6 x 52
    Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
    Filler : Nicaraguan Longfillers Grown in Esteli & Jalapa
    Binder : Mexican San Andres Negro
    Strength : Medium to Full
    Hand-Made
    Price : $6.95 each

    Construction

    Drew Estate’s Nica Rustica is said to be blended “for hard core tobacco lovers.” The self proclaimed “rustic, un-refined” stick is draped in a rugged-looking Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper leaf. The dark chocolate-brown colored wrapper is flecked with some small, puckered veins and is left long to cover the foot. The simple, mustard colored band is in line with the un-refined vibe of the cigar. Beneath the Connecticut Broadleaf is a Mexican San Andres Negro binder snuggly wrapped around long fillers grown in Esteli and Jalapa. The cap is thin but nicely mounted and pulled into a taught pigtail. It cuts cleanly using the punch cutter on my Colibri Evoke Lighter.

    Flavor & Aroma

    The pre-light aroma is dark and earthy with notes of barnyard and cocoa. The cold draw is easy and gives off a gentle cocoa flavor. Once lit, the first few puffs are full of woodsy notes with a strong tobacco base. Hints of wheat and crushed black peppercorn appear midway through the first third. The second third starts off with more dark, earthy flavors but soon develops a gentle sweetness and a leathery finish. The final third is dominated by leather, rich tobacco, and smoked hickory.

    Nica Rustica

    Burn & Smoking Characteristics

    Drew Estate’s Nica Rustica draws perfectly and produces ample smoke with each puff. Despite the extremely windy conditions, the crisp, white ash grows to nearly two inches before the first drop. The burn is quickened by the wind, but the burn line remains even. The ash drops a total of three times during the seventy-five minute smoke.

    Conclusion

    The Nica Rustica is a great addition to Drew Estate’s line of impressive sticks. It is beautifully constructed and burns flawlessly. The flavor is rich and complex. This is an all around great smoke.

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    • D**

      Had a few of these on recent trip to Orlando Corona Cigar company. These are a fantastic smoke, produces a lot of smoke. Pairing??? Why pair a good smoke, a good smoke is stand alone

    • J*** J***

      Good review. I love this cigar. I have paired it with darker beers, but it would also go great with a cup of hot black coffee. It has been said that simple it’s the far-side of complex. This cigar is illustrative of that point. Jonathon has a winner here.

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Cigar Region Nicaragua
Filler Nicaragua
Wrapper Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder Mexican San Andres
Length 6
Ring Gauge 52
Vitola Toro
Construction Hand Made