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Drew Estate Cigars Chateau Real Shade
Ranked in our Best Cheap Cigars Under $5 GuideA nostalgic throwback to Drew Estate's early traditional non-infused blending portfolio, Chateau Real Shade is handcrafted at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Estelí, Nicaragua. Wrapped in an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade leaf over rich Nicaraguan estate fillers, it yields an approachable mild-to-medium smoke brimming with velvety cream, toasted almonds, Spanish cedar, and delicate pepper.
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Chateau Real — Toro (Gran Templar) (Pack of 5)
Toro · 6.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Chateau Real — Toro (Gran Templar) 6 x 50
Toro · 6.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Chateau Real Connecticut Robusto
Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Drew Estate Chateau Real Shade Crystale Deluxe (5×50)
Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Chateau Real Connecticut Robusto
Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Chateau Real Connecticut Toro
Toro · 6.00″ × 50 · Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Drew Estate Chateau Real Lord Tennyson
Blind Man's Puff · Jul 8, 2024 · November 2023
Introduced in 2006, Chateau Real was one of Drew Estate ‘s early attempts at making a non-infused line but was eventually discontinued in favor of brands like Herrera Estelí and Undercrown. In 2023, Drew Estate announced the return of Chateau Real as an exclusive for online retailers, reviving this classic line to the delight of enthusiasts. This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience. The Chateau Real features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, known for its silky texture and subtle sweetness. Beneath this elegant wrapper lies a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, complemented by a Nicaraguan binder that adds a touch of earthiness. Measuring 7 inches in length with a 50 ring gauge, this Churchill-sized cigar offers a generous smoking time, perfect for those moments when you can sit back and truly savor each puff. Priced around $7 per stick, the Chateau Real represents excellent value for a premium cigar, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy a luxurious smoking experience without breaking the bank. The Chateau Real line now includes three sizes: Churchill (Lord Tennyson) (7 x 50) at $7, Toro (Gran Templar)(6 x 50) at $6.75, and Robusto (Crystal Deluxe) (5 x 50) at $6.50. Jonathan Drew, president and co-founder of Drew Estate, expressed his excitement about resurrecting this “prince of a brand,” emphasizing the affordability and quality of the Chateau Real cigars.
Churchill · 7.00″ × 50 · Medium · Nicaragua
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Developing Palates · Mar 25, 2024 · November 2023
Early on in FQ1 of reviews, looks like I already found my bang for the buck cigar of the year with this Drew Estate Chateau Real Crystale Deluxe. I have fond memories of the original Chateau Real from my early days of cigar smoking. I'm happy to say this re-release did not disappoint and actually was a nice delight to smoke. Well done team DE.
Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Nicaragua
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