Anyone heard of Herrera Estili?

Blocky Patel · 05-15-2013, 09:44 PM

Disclaimer: mods, I will gladly submit to protocol if you prefer I don't start threads like this and instead post in the 'cigar I smoked today' thread. However, I don't see that thread as a discussion of cigars thread, merely a "check this out" thread.

Anyway, I stop by my B&M shop today and they have a "New Arrival" sign up in the humidor along with a laminated print out of Cigar Aficionado ratings of Herrera Estili (Nicaragua) and it got a 93. Now, I had never heard of it, not sure who grows it, etc (I'm about to do some research) but I bought a handful, and man, it is really, really good so far. Nice and taught, good draw, slow burning, a bit of burn on my tongue, medium body. Highly recommended.

Blocky Patel · 05-15-2013, 09:47 PM

Ah, here we go: Drew Estate. That explains it.

http://cigarnubs.com/2013/03/28/herrera-esteli-review/

BHalbrooks · 05-15-2013, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blocky Patel

Disclaimer: mods, I will gladly submit to protocol if you prefer I don't start threads like this and instead post in the 'cigar I smoked today' thread. However, I don't see that thread as a discussion of cigars thread, merely a "check this out" thread.

Anyway, I stop by my B&M shop today and they have a "New Arrival" sign up in the humidor along with a laminated print out of Cigar Aficionado ratings of Herrera Estili (Nicaragua) and it got a 93. Now, I had never heard of it, not sure who grows it, etc (I'm about to do some research) but I bought a handful, and man, it is really, really good so far. Nice and taught, good draw, slow burning, a bit of burn on my tongue, medium body. Highly recommended.

I've seen them on here a little bit, on Facebook, instagram, etc. Heard they're tasty. Nobody I speak to consistently has reviewed on if I recall correctly.

Blocky Patel · 05-15-2013, 10:05 PM

Check the link I posted. The review there is remarkably similar to my experience with the smoke.

BHalbrooks · 05-15-2013, 10:08 PM

Already had

Blocky Patel · 05-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Halfway through this stick and the foot is just as square as when I lit it. A great experience so far. Even with my inexperienced palate I can say the 93 rating is consistent.

czerbe · 05-16-2013, 06:42 AM

Willie is the Man!!! that is all

ksknnr · 05-16-2013, 06:59 AM

I can't seem to find these at my local places or online. Any one know where to get these online?

dave · 05-16-2013, 07:37 AM

First three places I just looked all appear to have on hand: Emersons, SmokeInn, SmallBatch

equetefue · 05-16-2013, 07:40 AM

Had a couple of them from a pre-release event at local Coronas, and they are pretty good for sure.

ksknnr · 05-16-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave

First three places I just looked all appear to have on hand: Emersons, SmokeInn, SmallBatch

thanks Dave,
I should have looked harder, I usually just check CI and famous.

thanks for the info, I will have to give these a try,

dave · 05-16-2013, 07:47 AM

No sweat. I've poured a lot of cash into those two big guys. But I've been a lot happier since I've gotten away from them more.

MarkinAZ · 05-16-2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksknnr

I can't seem to find these at my local places or online. Any one know where to get these online?

...and here:

http://www.seriouscigars.com/Herrera-Esteli_Cigars_list

lilninjabuddy · 05-16-2013, 07:49 AM

Stellar cigar that nicely fills a gap in the DE lineup.

irratebass · 05-16-2013, 09:25 AM

I was given and smoked one by The Jigger (Craig) awesome smoke would like more

Frank-D-Tank · 05-16-2013, 11:54 AM

I pretty much agree with the link, I was expecting something similar to a LP, and it wasn't. But I was not disappointed, still enjoyed the smoke. Definitely worth a try.

Blueface · 05-16-2013, 11:59 AM

Willie Herrera of El Titan de Bronze.
Great guy.

Jefft72 · 05-16-2013, 02:26 PM

Side note:
As I recall he (Willie Herrara) was also the blender responsible for the original Cremo line (out of the Titan de Bronze factory). I really enjoyed the couple of Cremo originals that I tried.

Beagleone · 05-16-2013, 08:24 PM

I've been waiting for these for quite a while. I secured a few at a pre-release party back in November and they were pretty good then. They definitely have gotten better over time, however short that has been. DE and Willie only opened 50 accounts this year through out the country, which is why they are hard to find. I've liked the toro size best, and continue to buy them at T&C, although the early stick had a slight wrapper problem that has been mostly fixed. As for Willie, I truly like everything he has blended.

cmitch · 05-16-2013, 08:35 PM

Willie Herrera will be with Jonathan Drew at Hwy 280 Cigars and More in Birmingham on the 20th. Can't wait to meet both of them and try this cigar.

05-15-2013, 09:44 PM	#1
Blocky Patel New Guy:"Oh my gawwwd" Join Date: Mar 2013 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern California Posts: 34 Trading: (0)	Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Disclaimer: mods, I will gladly submit to protocol if you prefer I don't start threads like this and instead post in the 'cigar I smoked today' thread. However, I don't see that thread as a discussion of cigars thread, merely a "check this out" thread. Anyway, I stop by my B&M shop today and they have a "New Arrival" sign up in the humidor along with a laminated print out of Cigar Aficionado ratings of Herrera Estili (Nicaragua) and it got a 93. Now, I had never heard of it, not sure who grows it, etc (I'm about to do some research) but I bought a handful, and man, it is really, really good so far. Nice and taught, good draw, slow burning, a bit of burn on my tongue, medium body. Highly recommended.

05-15-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
Blocky Patel New Guy:"Oh my gawwwd" Join Date: Mar 2013 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern California Posts: 34 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Ah, here we go: Drew Estate. That explains it. http://cigarnubs.com/2013/03/28/herrera-esteli-review/

05-15-2013, 10:05 PM	#4
Blocky Patel New Guy:"Oh my gawwwd" Join Date: Mar 2013 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern California Posts: 34 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Check the link I posted. The review there is remarkably similar to my experience with the smoke.

05-15-2013, 10:08 PM	#5
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Already had

05-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#6
Blocky Patel New Guy:"Oh my gawwwd" Join Date: Mar 2013 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern California Posts: 34 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Halfway through this stick and the foot is just as square as when I lit it. A great experience so far. Even with my inexperienced palate I can say the 93 rating is consistent.

05-16-2013, 06:42 AM	#7
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Willie is the Man!!! that is all __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

05-16-2013, 06:59 AM	#8
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? I can't seem to find these at my local places or online. Any one know where to get these online? __________________

05-16-2013, 07:37 AM	#9
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? First three places I just looked all appear to have on hand: Emersons, SmokeInn, SmallBatch

05-16-2013, 07:40 AM	#10
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Had a couple of them from a pre-release event at local Coronas, and they are pretty good for sure.

05-16-2013, 07:47 AM	#12
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? No sweat. I've poured a lot of cash into those two big guys. But I've been a lot happier since I've gotten away from them more.

05-16-2013, 07:49 AM	#14
lilninjabuddy Cigar Ninja Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Derek Location: WA Posts: 150 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Stellar cigar that nicely fills a gap in the DE lineup. __________________ When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have praised His name! -Spurgeon

05-16-2013, 09:25 AM	#15
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? I was given and smoked one by The Jigger (Craig) awesome smoke would like more __________________

05-16-2013, 11:54 AM	#16
Frank-D-Tank Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Frank Location: Virginia Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? I pretty much agree with the link, I was expecting something similar to a LP, and it wasn't. But I was not disappointed, still enjoyed the smoke. Definitely worth a try.

05-16-2013, 11:59 AM	#17
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Willie Herrera of El Titan de Bronze. Great guy. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

05-16-2013, 02:26 PM	#18
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Side note: As I recall he (Willie Herrara) was also the blender responsible for the original Cremo line (out of the Titan de Bronze factory). I really enjoyed the couple of Cremo originals that I tried.

05-16-2013, 08:24 PM	#19
Beagleone Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Between here and there Posts: 815 Trading: (18)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? I've been waiting for these for quite a while. I secured a few at a pre-release party back in November and they were pretty good then. They definitely have gotten better over time, however short that has been. DE and Willie only opened 50 accounts this year through out the country, which is why they are hard to find. I've liked the toro size best, and continue to buy them at T&C, although the early stick had a slight wrapper problem that has been mostly fixed. As for Willie, I truly like everything he has blended. __________________ Whoever said "laughter is the best medicine" didn't have gonorrhea.

05-16-2013, 08:35 PM	#20
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Anyone heard of Herrera Estili? Willie Herrera will be with Jonathan Drew at Hwy 280 Cigars and More in Birmingham on the 20th. Can't wait to meet both of them and try this cigar. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.