Do You like Drew Estate? - Page 4

alley00p · 11-08-2008, 10:51 PM

I think "Drew Estate" and "ACID" are synonomous in most smokers minds, but they distribute so many other lines: Liga Privada, LVH, and Chateau Real to name a few.

Last night I attended a local event where Drew Estate introduced the "Joya de Nicaraugua" line. The owner of JdN was there handing out samples and explaining how his family has been making cigars for years and how they were true puros. He also mentioned that most factory foremen of the other cigar factories in Esteli have worked in his factory and have attended his "Univeristy of Cigars".

The Joya de Nicaraugua line comes in three versions, a mild-medium, a medium-strong, and a "wow, is that my head on the floor?". I walked out with 2 boxes, one each of the first two. All of them had a great flavor.

So. IMHO, maybe smokers should stop and think about the "non-ACIDs" when they think about Drew Estates...

11-08-2008, 11:40 PM

I couldn't vote. I have never smoked a Drew Estate but would not mind tryin a Liga Privada

Tikihut27 · 11-09-2008, 03:49 AM

We call the Acids "gateway cigars", since they are the easiest to entice a non-smoker into trying.

Many of the younger smokers really enjoy them.

I don't mind them at all, in small doses. Maybe once or twice a month.

It's all about what I'm in the mood for. Sometimes steak, sometimes pie, you know what I mean?

Shadow · 11-09-2008, 10:01 AM

Liga Privada 9 - great cigar that I can't keep my hands off of(Damn you Saka!)

Chateau Real - nice, creamy smoke.

LVH Early Years - Great maduro flavor. These age very well.

Diver41 · 08-01-2016, 02:56 PM

A Tabak Especial Negra with a cup of coffee starts or ends a day nicely

Grey Goose · 08-01-2016, 03:51 PM

Admire what they've accomplished, but not a fan myself.

E.J. · 08-01-2016, 03:54 PM

HOLY 8 year old thread revival!

Porch Dweller · 08-01-2016, 04:44 PM

Well hell, I wasn't a member back then so I'll answer now:
- I really enjoy the Undercrown Corona Viva; it's one of my most often smoked sticks. None of the other vitolas are as good as the CV, IMNSHO
- The MUWAT Baitfish and +11 are tasty
- I love the T52; it's just an all-around great cigar
- I do not get the love for the LP9 at all; I find it one dimensional
- I smoked Acid Kuba Kuba and Opulence 3 up to about four years ago, then one day I had one and thought "This is nasty." I smoked one more a month later to verify my opinion and haven't had one since
- Love the Dirty Rat and Ratzilla.
- L40 and UF13 are decent but overpriced
- Papas Fritas I could take or leave
- I really enjoy the Herrera Esteli
- The Norteno is very tasty but overpriced

And I think that's all of them that I've smoked.

kelmac07 · 08-01-2016, 04:46 PM

Really enjoy the Liga Privada line.

Ncpsycho · 08-01-2016, 05:57 PM

Liga privada stuff is awesome

afranco · 08-01-2016, 07:45 PM

I also enjoy liga privada line

Weelok · 08-02-2016, 02:18 AM

I like the Liga Privadas, Under Crown, and the Herrera Esteli cigars.

I'm not a fan of the Acids as they are too sweet. The Natural was good but it's been 7 years or so and its possible it may be too sweet for me now as well. Hard to,say on that.

mahtofire14 · 08-02-2016, 03:16 AM

I have enjoyed the Liga lines but mostly smoke the Undercrowns because they aren't an arm and a leg. I would really like to try the maduro line of the Herrera Esteli line and the Norteno (I think that's what it's called).

Porch Dweller · 08-02-2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahtofire14

I have enjoyed the Liga lines but mostly smoke the Undercrowns because they aren't an arm and a leg. I would really like to try the maduro line of the Herrera Esteli line and the Norteno (I think that's what it's called).

The Norteno is definitely worth a try.

hammondc · 08-03-2016, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J.

HOLY 8 year old thread revival!

A lot changes in 8 years, huh?

mahtofire14 · 08-03-2016, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

The Norteno is definitely worth a try.

Glad to hear it James. Looks like the devil site will be getting a few more bids. I've been naughty lately......

cthulnado · 08-03-2016, 09:36 AM

I love Undercrown. It was one of my first smokes and it really make me fall in love with Cigars. I don't pick them up too often anymore, but I definitely don't turn them down.

Plus, I won 2nd Place during a DE chili cookoff, so they're ok in my book!

View Poll Results: Have You Smoked a Drew Estate Product?
Yes! I've smoked their Acid series	34	20.12%
Yes! I've smoked their LVH series	41	24.26%
Yes! I've smoke the Liga Privada	49	28.99%
Yes, but I did not like it	46	27.22%
Yes, and I did enjoy it	53	31.36%
No, and I will never smoke one	23	13.61%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 169. You may not vote on this poll

11-08-2008, 10:51 PM	#61
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I think "Drew Estate" and "ACID" are synonomous in most smokers minds, but they distribute so many other lines: Liga Privada, LVH, and Chateau Real to name a few. Last night I attended a local event where Drew Estate introduced the "Joya de Nicaraugua" line. The owner of JdN was there handing out samples and explaining how his family has been making cigars for years and how they were true puros. He also mentioned that most factory foremen of the other cigar factories in Esteli have worked in his factory and have attended his "Univeristy of Cigars". The Joya de Nicaraugua line comes in three versions, a mild-medium, a medium-strong, and a "wow, is that my head on the floor?". I walked out with 2 boxes, one each of the first two. All of them had a great flavor. So. IMHO, maybe smokers should stop and think about the "non-ACIDs" when they think about Drew Estates... __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

11-08-2008, 11:40 PM	#62
smokinj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I couldn't vote. I have never smoked a Drew Estate but would not mind tryin a Liga Privada

11-09-2008, 03:49 AM	#63
Tikihut27 Learned to Love the Bomb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 818 Trading: (3)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? We call the Acids "gateway cigars", since they are the easiest to entice a non-smoker into trying. Many of the younger smokers really enjoy them. I don't mind them at all, in small doses. Maybe once or twice a month. It's all about what I'm in the mood for. Sometimes steak, sometimes pie, you know what I mean?

11-09-2008, 10:01 AM	#64
Shadow Who knows what evil lurks Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Martinsburg, WV USA Posts: 124 Trading: (0)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? Liga Privada 9 - great cigar that I can't keep my hands off of(Damn you Saka!) Chateau Real - nice, creamy smoke. LVH Early Years - Great maduro flavor. These age very well. __________________ The Churchill Society

08-01-2016, 02:56 PM	#65
Diver41 DiverDown Join Date: Jun 2016 First Name: Ron Location: North Havana Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? A Tabak Especial Negra with a cup of coffee starts or ends a day nicely

08-01-2016, 03:51 PM	#66
Grey Goose Disfrutar de cigarros! Join Date: Jul 2016 First Name: Carlos Location: CA/ID Posts: 29 Trading: (1)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? Admire what they've accomplished, but not a fan myself. __________________ "If I cannot drink bourbon and smoke cigars in heaven, I shall not go." ~ Mark Twain

08-01-2016, 03:54 PM	#67
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? HOLY 8 year old thread revival!

08-01-2016, 04:44 PM	#68
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,401 Trading: (24)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? Well hell, I wasn't a member back then so I'll answer now: - I really enjoy the Undercrown Corona Viva; it's one of my most often smoked sticks. None of the other vitolas are as good as the CV, IMNSHO - The MUWAT Baitfish and +11 are tasty - I love the T52; it's just an all-around great cigar - I do not get the love for the LP9 at all; I find it one dimensional - I smoked Acid Kuba Kuba and Opulence 3 up to about four years ago, then one day I had one and thought "This is nasty." I smoked one more a month later to verify my opinion and haven't had one since - Love the Dirty Rat and Ratzilla. - L40 and UF13 are decent but overpriced - Papas Fritas I could take or leave - I really enjoy the Herrera Esteli - The Norteno is very tasty but overpriced And I think that's all of them that I've smoked. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-01-2016, 04:46 PM	#69
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? Really enjoy the Liga Privada line. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-01-2016, 05:57 PM	#70
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? Liga privada stuff is awesome

08-01-2016, 07:45 PM	#71
afranco Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2014 First Name: alfredo Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 645 Trading: (3)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I also enjoy liga privada line

08-02-2016, 02:18 AM	#72
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I like the Liga Privadas, Under Crown, and the Herrera Esteli cigars. I'm not a fan of the Acids as they are too sweet. The Natural was good but it's been 7 years or so and its possible it may be too sweet for me now as well. Hard to,say on that. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

08-02-2016, 03:16 AM	#73
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I have enjoyed the Liga lines but mostly smoke the Undercrowns because they aren't an arm and a leg. I would really like to try the maduro line of the Herrera Esteli line and the Norteno (I think that's what it's called). __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

08-03-2016, 09:36 AM	#77
cthulnado Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2016 First Name: Joe Location: Baltimore Posts: 133 Trading: (4)	Re: Do You like Drew Estate? I love Undercrown. It was one of my first smokes and it really make me fall in love with Cigars. I don't pick them up too often anymore, but I definitely don't turn them down. Plus, I won 2nd Place during a DE chili cookoff, so they're ok in my book!