La Vieja Habana Cigars
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La Vieja Habana |
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| La Vieja Habana was Drew Estate’s first brand, originally made by Antonio Almanzar in New York City on 6th Avenue and 30th Street from 1994 until 1996. 1996 was the height of the cigar boom and farmers throughout Central America suddenly became stressed out businessman, leaving roller Antonio, sitting in Manhattan with no tobacco. Ultimately, Drew Estate had no choice other than to let La Vieja Habana rest.
In 1996 they moved their production of La Vieja Habana to Miami based Nicks Cigar Company, makers of Perdomo. Although not very pricey, La Vieja Habana received surprisingly high results and acceptance without a dollar in advertising or marketing. By November, 1998, all of the hard work was finally paying off. Then disaster struck, as Hurricane Mitch ravished Nicaragua. For the second time in 4 years, Drew Estate was forced to stop production of La Vieja Habana. Then 2002 brought Drew Estate to their fourth year of manufacturing cigars in their own factory in Esteli, Nicaragua; their second year of farming; and their third nationwide launch of La Vieja Habana. They had ample time to select and age genuine Corojo wrapper, as well as purchase award-winning tobacco that would eventually turn out to exceed even their expectations. If there has ever been a company that believes in the magic of “Small Batch Production,” this is it. |
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La Vieja Habana – Early Years |
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| Drew Estate fanatics searching for a full-bodied, non-infused maduro will find solace in La Vieja Habana – The Early Years.
Drew Estate, although known for their infused blends, has more recently become a brand sought after for their great tasting, traditionally blended cigars. Determined to break free from being known as only producing flavored cigars, Drew Estate released a few traditional blends, such as Liga Privada and Chateau Real, which received rave reviews from even the most fastidious aficionados. Drew Estate proved they are not only the authority on flavored or infused cigars, but are true tobacconists with the ability to expertly blend exotic and conventional tobaccos to create premium, top-notch blends worthy of competing with the finest cigars currently on the market. La Vieja Habana – The Early Years are exceptional cigars. The blend consists solely of superlative tobaccos grown in the dark, fertile soil of Nicaragua. This filler is concealed by a beautiful, oily Nicaraguan-grown maduro wrapper, which creates a full-bodied character offering notes of coffee, mocha, and tons of earthy flavors. The finish is long and leaves an enjoyable hint of pepper on the palate, without becoming too spicy. Incredibly complex and very rich, The Early Years are a must try for all enthusiasts looking for a strong, flavorful blend under the Drew Estate flag. |
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