Drew Estates Cigar Safari - Page 2

11-08-2010, 10:21 AM

Nice review!

No, really, great write-up. A little bit jealous here.

bobarian · 11-08-2010, 11:24 AM

Thanks for sharing Adam! Sounds like you had a great time!

longknocker · 11-08-2010, 05:08 PM

Awesome Trip, Adam!

Thanks For Sharing!

688sonarmen · 11-08-2010, 05:21 PM

Now I have my happy thought

OHRD · 11-08-2010, 10:44 AM

Wow! Thanks for taking the time to describe all this Adam, loved reading this!

area51 · 11-08-2010, 10:54 AM

Wow that's awesome that you got to experience that. I can't wait for pictures.

Ahbroody · 11-08-2010, 10:55 AM

Just awesome man. I can only hope to one day go.

W.B. · 11-08-2010, 11:26 AM

Sounds like a stellar trip! And smoking some seriously cool cigars the rest of us homelanders can only dream of trying, awesome. BTW, as if that couldn't provoke envy from someone, now P.P.(Padron Peppers)! That's a spicy trip!

warren G. · 11-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Holy smokes, awesome report man. I'd love to do this one day.

CoreyD · 11-08-2010, 11:58 AM

I have seen this trip posted when they started it and have been dreaming of it since. I always have been a fan of drew estates stories and articles and how they were born. Someday, I will have the $$ saved for this trip.

sikk50 · 11-08-2010, 12:06 PM

That sounds like such an awesome experience! I'm totally jelouse now!

stewshi · 11-08-2010, 12:58 PM

Jaw dropping description of the trip thanks for sharing. Can someone link where we can find more info for this or point me in the right direction?

Sounds like a great MANcation trip.

Brooks W · 11-08-2010, 12:59 PM

That sounds great!

I would love a list of the cigars you smoked, and your quick thoughts on them, if you remember (and have time!)

Thanks for posting!

~brooks

T.G · 11-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooks W

That sounds great!

I would love a list of the cigars you smoked, and your quick thoughts on them, if you remember (and have time!)

Thanks for posting!

~brooks

Sure thing - I had it written up, but I somehow ended up getting logged out between when I started typing and when I went to post, so it was all lost. I'll write something up again in the next day or so.

11-10-2010, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooks W

That sounds great!

I would love a list of the cigars you smoked, and your quick thoughts on them, if you remember (and have time!)

Thanks for posting!

~brooks

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!

Brooks W · 11-10-2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegan702

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!

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

rizzle · 11-11-2010, 08:56 AM

Super cool.

yourchoice · 11-11-2010, 09:13 AM

Wow...just wow! Thanks for sharing!

T.G · 11-11-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooks W

That sounds great!

I would love a list of the cigars you smoked, and your quick thoughts on them, if you remember (and have time!)

Thanks for posting!

~brooks

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.

dwoodward · 11-08-2010, 01:04 PM

Pretty awesome! It sounds like even tho the big boys in the industry are competitors. They are all friends as well.

11-08-2010, 10:21 AM	#1
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Nice review! No, really, great write-up. A little bit jealous here.

11-08-2010, 05:08 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,217 Trading: (82)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Awesome Trip, Adam! Thanks For Sharing!

11-08-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Now I have my happy thought

11-08-2010, 10:44 AM	#5
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Wow! Thanks for taking the time to describe all this Adam, loved reading this! __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

11-08-2010, 10:54 AM	#6
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Wow that's awesome that you got to experience that. I can't wait for pictures. __________________

11-08-2010, 11:24 AM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Thanks for sharing Adam! Sounds like you had a great time!

11-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#7
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Just awesome man. I can only hope to one day go.

11-08-2010, 11:26 AM	#8
W.B. Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 202 Trading: (0)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Sounds like a stellar trip! And smoking some seriously cool cigars the rest of us homelanders can only dream of trying, awesome. BTW, as if that couldn't provoke envy from someone, now P.P.(Padron Peppers)! That's a spicy trip!

11-08-2010, 11:57 AM	#9
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Holy smokes, awesome report man. I'd love to do this one day. __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

11-08-2010, 11:58 AM	#10
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari I have seen this trip posted when they started it and have been dreaming of it since. I always have been a fan of drew estates stories and articles and how they were born. Someday, I will have the $$ saved for this trip. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

11-08-2010, 12:06 PM	#11
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari That sounds like such an awesome experience! I'm totally jelouse now! __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

11-08-2010, 12:58 PM	#12
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Jaw dropping description of the trip thanks for sharing. Can someone link where we can find more info for this or point me in the right direction? Sounds like a great MANcation trip.

11-08-2010, 12:59 PM	#13
Brooks W Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 833 Trading: (70)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari That sounds great! I would love a list of the cigars you smoked, and your quick thoughts on them, if you remember (and have time!) Thanks for posting! ~brooks

11-11-2010, 08:56 AM	#17
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Super cool.

11-11-2010, 09:13 AM	#18
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,102 Trading: (36)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Wow...just wow! Thanks for sharing!

11-08-2010, 01:04 PM	#20
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Drew Estates Cigar Safari Pretty awesome! It sounds like even tho the big boys in the industry are competitors. They are all friends as well.