Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured...

Brian D. · 12-20-2013, 07:40 PM

The newest thing in their MUWAT line I guess. Got myself one of the 'Fat Molly' size at Party Source yesterday, and drove the half mile over to Beer Sellar (a bar on the Ohio River where much herfing takes place in the Cincytucky area) in order to try out the stogie.

For the entire inch or so that I could tolerate, the only flavor I was getting was scorched dirt. Might have stuck it out longer but after the first half inch or so was smoked, the stick blowed up due to being desert dry. Now I can't say that would be the store's fault, (their track record is very good in this regard) and I certainly didn't have a chance to improperly store the thing. Somewhere in the line between manufacturer and retailer, the cigar wasn't humidified properly.

I walked out to the bar's patio and sent the cigar back towards Nicaragua via the Ohio River. I don't really run into many truly lousy cigars, and normally I'd keep my yap shut until a second chance could be offered, but I found this KFC to be epic bad.

KidRock · 12-20-2013, 07:50 PM

I walked out to the bar's patio and sent the cigar back towards Nicaragua via the Ohio River. I don't really run into many truly lousy cigars, and normally I'd keep my yap shut until a second chance could be offered, but I found this KFC to be epic bad.[/quote]

LOL HA

kelmac07 · 12-20-2013, 07:52 PM

I wasn't a fan of the Lecia Fire Cured stick at all. I believe I'm gonna pass on this one. Thanks for sharing Brian.

Gabe215 · 12-20-2013, 08:15 PM

This is funny, I bought my first one today (thank god I only bought one) my first NC I've bought in months, when I opened the cellophane it smelled like a burnt down house, and smoking it tasted like gnawing on a burnt log, The best word to describe this cigar is GROSS!

Gabe215 · 12-20-2013, 08:18 PM

Pitched after 1/2 an inch I could tell this was heading somewhere very bad, and for the record I bought the chunky.

the jiggler · 12-20-2013, 08:21 PM

ROFL Brian. Missed your review as I was posting mine. Polar opposites. I love this place.

AdamJoshua · 12-20-2013, 10:26 PM

Wrong forum?

elderboy02 · 12-21-2013, 09:58 AM

I had one on Thursday and wasn't impressed with the flavor at all.

Remo · 12-21-2013, 10:08 AM

Good info, thanks!!

fencefixer · 12-21-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I wasn't a fan of the Lecia Fire Cured stick at all. I believe I'm gonna pass on this one. Thanks for sharing Brian.

The white label is disgusting, the black label I thought was alright.

In retrospect, Sam Leccia handrolled me a kentucky fried chicken freshie which was fantastic and was a hybrid of both. He said he has no plans of putting that mix out on the market though.

I suppose YMMV.

Drazzil · 03-31-2014, 11:25 AM

This shows first hand how peoples tastes can vary wildly. I love the KFC fat molly as well as the smaller size. I smoke one everyday and will be buying a box soon.

irratebass · 03-31-2014, 11:48 AM

I was given one and smoked it yesterday. Before lighting up there was a sweetness on my lips that I couldn't put my finger on, the stick itself smelled like a campfire I guess would be the best way to describe it. I lit it up and the sweetness on my lips continued......after the 1/3 the sweetness was gone as was any other flavor I was getting out of the cigar which was the campfire aroma I mentioned earlier.

I pitched it at the beginning of the 2/3rd..........I didn't care for the Rustica either......hmmm DE going down the drain for me lately.

jhedrick83 · 03-31-2014, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I was given one and smoked it yesterday. Before lighting up there was a sweetness on my lips that I couldn't put my finger on, the stick itself smelled like a campfire I guess would be the best way to describe it. I lit it up and the sweetness on my lips continued......after the 1/3 the sweetness was gone as was any other flavor I was getting out of the cigar which was the campfire aroma I mentioned earlier.

I pitched it at the beginning of the 2/3rd..........I didn't care for the Rustica either......hmmm DE going down the drain for me lately.

I tried one a couple months back. Chucked it about halfway, I kept tasting barbecue sauce. I like barbecue, but on barbecue, not in a cigar. Really dissapointed. Have any of you who disliked the KFC tried the Leccia black? I know it's much less fire cured tobacco, just didn't know if you all liked it better.

irratebass · 04-01-2014, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhedrick83

I tried one a couple months back. Chucked it about halfway, I kept tasting barbecue sauce. I like barbecue, but on barbecue, not in a cigar. Really dissapointed. Have any of you who disliked the KFC tried the Leccia black? I know it's much less fire cured tobacco, just didn't know if you all liked it better.

Jesse after some age the Leccia Black has really opened up....for me anyways, my shop had an event last June I think and I tried one, didn't like it. Decided to try one this past month and I really liked it........tried another one from a more recent box the shop got in.....didn't care for it.....so let em' age.

jhedrick83 · 04-01-2014, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

Jesse after some age the Leccia Black has really opened up....for me anyways, my shop had an event last June I think and I tried one, didn't like it. Decided to try one this past month and I really liked it........tried another one from a more recent box the shop got in.....didn't care for it.....so let em' age.

Gotcha!

Drazzil · 04-01-2014, 10:55 AM

What is leccia black.?

fid · 04-01-2014, 03:10 PM

Fire cured Kentucky is used alot in pipe tobacco blends. It's more of a condiment and a little bit goes a long way.

stevef2005 · 04-06-2014, 12:59 PM

Glad I saw this. Guess will stop asking guy at the B&M if they have gotten them in.

Porch Dweller · 04-06-2014, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevef2005

Glad I saw this. Guess will stop asking guy at the B&M if they have gotten them in.

My B&M has them but after reading a lot of the comments here I've passed them by each time. It just doesn't seem like something I'd enjoy.

Drazzil · 12-19-2014, 10:44 AM

I kind of really miss these in the rotation. This time I think I am going to spring for a tenner.

Still love these, Fat Molly FTW!

12-20-2013, 07:40 PM	#1
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,625 Trading: (1)	Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... The newest thing in their MUWAT line I guess. Got myself one of the 'Fat Molly' size at Party Source yesterday, and drove the half mile over to Beer Sellar (a bar on the Ohio River where much herfing takes place in the Cincytucky area) in order to try out the stogie. For the entire inch or so that I could tolerate, the only flavor I was getting was scorched dirt. Might have stuck it out longer but after the first half inch or so was smoked, the stick blowed up due to being desert dry. Now I can't say that would be the store's fault, (their track record is very good in this regard) and I certainly didn't have a chance to improperly store the thing. Somewhere in the line between manufacturer and retailer, the cigar wasn't humidified properly. I walked out to the bar's patio and sent the cigar back towards Nicaragua via the Ohio River. I don't really run into many truly lousy cigars, and normally I'd keep my yap shut until a second chance could be offered, but I found this KFC to be epic bad. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

12-20-2013, 07:50 PM	#2
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... I walked out to the bar's patio and sent the cigar back towards Nicaragua via the Ohio River. I don't really run into many truly lousy cigars, and normally I'd keep my yap shut until a second chance could be offered, but I found this KFC to be epic bad.[/quote] LOL HA __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

12-20-2013, 07:52 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... I wasn't a fan of the Lecia Fire Cured stick at all. I believe I'm gonna pass on this one. Thanks for sharing Brian. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-20-2013, 08:15 PM	#4
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... This is funny, I bought my first one today (thank god I only bought one) my first NC I've bought in months, when I opened the cellophane it smelled like a burnt down house, and smoking it tasted like gnawing on a burnt log, The best word to describe this cigar is GROSS!

12-20-2013, 08:18 PM	#5
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... Pitched after 1/2 an inch I could tell this was heading somewhere very bad, and for the record I bought the chunky.

12-20-2013, 08:21 PM	#6
the jiggler ¡taste my pirate paddy! Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Craig Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 917 Trading: (24)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... ROFL Brian. Missed your review as I was posting mine. Polar opposites. I love this place. __________________ Hecho exclusivamente para el jefe. Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

12-20-2013, 10:26 PM	#7
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... Wrong forum?

12-21-2013, 09:58 AM	#8
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... I had one on Thursday and wasn't impressed with the flavor at all.

12-21-2013, 10:08 AM	#9
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03-31-2014, 11:25 AM	#11
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... This shows first hand how peoples tastes can vary wildly. I love the KFC fat molly as well as the smaller size. I smoke one everyday and will be buying a box soon.

03-31-2014, 11:48 AM	#12
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... I was given one and smoked it yesterday. Before lighting up there was a sweetness on my lips that I couldn't put my finger on, the stick itself smelled like a campfire I guess would be the best way to describe it. I lit it up and the sweetness on my lips continued......after the 1/3 the sweetness was gone as was any other flavor I was getting out of the cigar which was the campfire aroma I mentioned earlier. I pitched it at the beginning of the 2/3rd..........I didn't care for the Rustica either......hmmm DE going down the drain for me lately. __________________

04-01-2014, 10:55 AM	#16
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... What is leccia black.?

04-01-2014, 03:10 PM	#17
fid Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: Durand, Mi Posts: 50 Trading: (2)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... Fire cured Kentucky is used alot in pipe tobacco blends. It's more of a condiment and a little bit goes a long way.

04-06-2014, 12:59 PM	#18
stevef2005 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 467 Trading: (4)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... Glad I saw this. Guess will stop asking guy at the B&M if they have gotten them in.

12-19-2014, 10:44 AM	#20
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: Drew Estates Kentucky Fire Cured... I kind of really miss these in the rotation. This time I think I am going to spring for a tenner. Still love these, Fat Molly FTW!