Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Sounds like it was an incredible time!!! I think the MassHoles need to book a safari.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

The more I read about this, the more I *REALLY* want to go. Maybe I'll have better luck getting the approval from the wife if I classify it as some sort of midlife thing. :)

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Oh I know the name of the Club...LOL. :noon

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

I saw these trips a few months ago, and I really wanted to book one but didn't have the funds. From what I remember, they are a little pricey, but I'm sure they are worth every penny and more. I'm guessing all the current trips are filled. The last time I went to that site, I think it showed all empty slots for available trips. I don't see that now. (Unless I'm mistaken)

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

I emailed the link in the blog, I'll see where this goes.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

I'm going to have to book a trip after reading all that took place on your trip....

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

T52, T52, #9, T52, T52, T52, #9, Antano, T52, T52, Dirty Rat Experimental, T52, T52, T52, T52, Tatuaje Petite Black Robusto, T52, T52, Padron #2 Maduro, Padron #2 Maduro, T52, T52, T52, Le Verite 2009, Padron #2 Maduro, T52, T52, Padron 46 Family Reserve Maduro with the blend changed for us on the trip (stronger ligero than reg production), T52, t52, Barclay Rex 100th, T52, T52. Smoked alot of fking T52s!

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Sweet!

Would love your thoughts on the Dirty Rat Experimental (I heard it was a lancero?), Black PR, The barclay Rex and the LV 2009 (which I have heard is ASTOUNDING)...

If you get a chance :)

~brooks

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Super cool.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Wow...just wow! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Just poured out the bands on the table - I'm positive I'm missing at least a few, but here's what made it back:

Regular production:
3 - Liga Privada T52 Belicosos
1 - LP No 9 Toro
2 - JdN Antanio 1970 Lanceros
1 - JdN Antanio 1970 Alisado
1 - JdN Dark Corojo Corona
2 - JdN Cabinetta Corona Gordas
3 - PAM26 (1 Torp, 2 reg - not sure which vitolas by number they were)
1 - Casa Fernandez Aganorsa
1 - Pete Johnson HCS

And there were a few more that I'm sure I lost the bands to.

Experimental & custom stuff:
1 - JdN unbanded test blend from Jon. Jon handed me this one morning and said "smoke this, tell me what you think" wouldn't tell me anything more about it - not even what manufacturer made it. Well, where it came from was instantly recognizable on first light. Despite having a lighter wrapper than the typical JdN Antanio, the flavor was unmistakable. The cigar was not as powerfull or strong as the regular JdNA 1970. I'd call it an "Antanio Lite".

1 - JdN "My Uzi Weighs A Ton" - right off the bench. This was the "BOO-YA!" cigar I spoke of in the trip description. Slightly tweaked JdNA 1970 blend w/ an Ecuadorian CT wrapper per Jon's sugguestion to JdN. This cigar was power refined. It was like a JdNA1970, but smoother, creamier and it delivers the power of the JdNA, but without mashing you in the face in the process. I seriously wanted JdN to roll and sell me a cab of these before I left the country.

1 - Tatuaje Black Petite Robusto- I haven't had a Tat black in years and it was one from the jar and while this wasn't the same as that I thought it was a nice cigar. A litte bit edgy, a bit reminiscant of some Cuban cigars in flavor profiles. Packed like a rock - I think every single one of us had a wrapper split due to the cigar being fresh and the humidity in Esteli.

1 - Custom PAM. Consensus was that it was a PAM 46th with different ligero. Never having smoked the 46th, I can't say one way or the other. I thought it was a very good cigar and very representative of the flavors and quality that we have come to expect from Padron.


I think that was everything, but I'm not sure.

The experimental DRs that I recieved were 6x44, 6x46, 7x44 & 7x46. Haven't lit one yet.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

Man I love coming to this post and reading about my dream trip. I am wearing my drew estate hat now as I sit here reading the goodies you tasted.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

I talked to my boss about it today. I think I need to take some time off in the coming year.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

every year i get 3+weeks to use up. So its not the time that keeps me from doing my dream trip.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

That's a good point. Maybe I need to shift my discussions into funding this expedition as part of a bonus package. Spending cash on a cigar dream trip won't sit well with the wife... but if it is a perk from the office, that's a totally different story.

Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari
 

As said by all sounds like an awesome trip.