Drew Estate La Vieja Habana

smitty81 · 07-16-2012, 08:30 AM

Anyone ever try this line from DE?

At $3.27 a stick, I had to give them a try.

I bought a Maduro and a Corojo both in the Gordo size as it was all they had.

I tried the Maduro one but haven't got around to the Corojo yet.

My first thoughts were that the wrapper tasted funny, maybe just a luck of the draw type of thing on that.

The flavor of the wrapper faded quickly though. The cigar itself sort of reminded me of a Brick House cigar.

Not real powerful and strong tasting but decent flavor. Not to sure how to describe the flavor other than the typical Nicaraguan flavor profile.

Burn was pretty good although I did have to correct it a bit. That may be due to the humidor I got them out of, I think they are kept a little on the wet side in there.

For the price of the cigar, I give it a thumbs up.

icehog3 · 07-16-2012, 08:35 AM

Many, many years ago the Early Years Silencios from this line were one of my go-to smokes. Then they changed the blend.

smitty81 · 07-16-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Many, many years ago the Early Years Silencios from this line were one of my go-to smokes. Then they changed the blend.

How old is this line Tom?

dave · 07-16-2012, 08:39 AM

Burned a few of these in my early cigar days. None were awful. IIRC the corojo and cammie were the best, to me. Most were B&M purchases. I never really got very excited about any mixed fillers, however.

icehog3 · 07-16-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

How old is this line Tom?

I am not sure how far back, I was smoking the Silencios back in '04.

T.G · 07-16-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Many, many years ago the Early Years Silencios from this line were one of my go-to smokes. Then they changed the blend.

The LVHEY Silencios were awesome little cigars.

pnoon · 07-16-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am not sure how far back, I was smoking the Silencios back in '04.

Still the original blend in '06 I believe. Like Tom, they were one of my faves back then.

T.G · 07-16-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

How old is this line Tom?

Jon has had the line name around for a long time. What is sold today as LVHs is nothing like what they used to be. There were, IIRC, three lines way back when, LVH (Natural wrappers), LVH Early Years (CT. Broadleaf maduro) and LVH Leather Patch (Cameroon), blends were different for the three lines, all were long filler. What is being sold today is a mixed filler contract / exclusive cigar.

Subvet642 · 07-16-2012, 08:55 AM

I bought a box once, and I don't know...but they were the nastiest sticks I've ever experienced.

T.G · 07-16-2012, 08:59 AM

Darren, off the top of my head I want to say that the older long filler blends have been gone since 08 or thereabouts. If it was more recently, then what you bought was the reblended inexpensive contracted line.

Subvet642 · 07-16-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Darren, off the top of my head I want to say that the older long filler blends have been gone since 08 or thereabouts. If it was more recently, then what you bought was the reblended inexpensive contracted line.

It was definitely the newer, Cuban sandwich kind.

Dunkel · 07-16-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

I bought a box once, and I don't know...but they were the nastiest sticks I've ever experienced.

I smoked a Maduro a few years ago and like every DE smoke I've had it was disappointing.

Ratters · 07-16-2012, 08:00 PM

Went through a few boxes of The Early Years, great smoke, especially with some time on them. Haven't had the guts to try any of the new ones.

icehog3 · 07-16-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Went through a few boxes of The Early Years, great smoke, especially with some time on them. Haven't had the guts to try any of the new ones.

You ain't missin' a thing.

Newbie_nick · 07-17-2012, 04:16 AM

I just stumbled upon these as I was looking through the DE website, and I decided to add on a box of Cammies to my last online order. A buddy of mine is new to cigars and likes mild smokes, so I thought that we could smoke them together. We had one the other night, and they weren't too bad but nothing special. If anything, they could be paired with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Newbie_nick · 07-17-2012, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie_nick

I just stumbled upon these as I was looking through the DE website, and I decided to add on a box of Cammies to my last online order. A buddy of mine is new to cigars and likes mild smokes, so I thought that we could smoke them together. We had one the other night, and they weren't too bad but nothing special. If anything, they could be paired with a cup of coffee in the morning.

Sorry...forgot something....

I bought a box of them, so if anybody wants to try a couple, just send me a message with your addy.

07-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#1
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Anyone ever try this line from DE? At $3.27 a stick, I had to give them a try. I bought a Maduro and a Corojo both in the Gordo size as it was all they had. I tried the Maduro one but haven't got around to the Corojo yet. My first thoughts were that the wrapper tasted funny, maybe just a luck of the draw type of thing on that. The flavor of the wrapper faded quickly though. The cigar itself sort of reminded me of a Brick House cigar. Not real powerful and strong tasting but decent flavor. Not to sure how to describe the flavor other than the typical Nicaraguan flavor profile. Burn was pretty good although I did have to correct it a bit. That may be due to the humidor I got them out of, I think they are kept a little on the wet side in there. For the price of the cigar, I give it a thumbs up.

07-16-2012, 08:35 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Many, many years ago the Early Years Silencios from this line were one of my go-to smokes. Then they changed the blend. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-16-2012, 08:39 AM	#4
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Burned a few of these in my early cigar days. None were awful. IIRC the corojo and cammie were the best, to me. Most were B&M purchases. I never really got very excited about any mixed fillers, however.

07-16-2012, 08:55 AM	#9
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana I bought a box once, and I don't know...but they were the nastiest sticks I've ever experienced. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

07-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#10
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,543 Trading: (37)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Darren, off the top of my head I want to say that the older long filler blends have been gone since 08 or thereabouts. If it was more recently, then what you bought was the reblended inexpensive contracted line.

07-16-2012, 08:00 PM	#13
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Went through a few boxes of The Early Years, great smoke, especially with some time on them. Haven't had the guts to try any of the new ones.

07-17-2012, 04:16 AM	#15
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: Drew Estate La Vieja Habana I just stumbled upon these as I was looking through the DE website, and I decided to add on a box of Cammies to my last online order. A buddy of mine is new to cigars and likes mild smokes, so I thought that we could smoke them together. We had one the other night, and they weren't too bad but nothing special. If anything, they could be paired with a cup of coffee in the morning.