Drew Estate Cigars Nica Rustica Broadleaf (El Brujito)

Nica Rustica Short Robusto

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Short Robusto

Nica Rustica Short Robusto

Leaf Enthusiast · Dec 15, 2015

Vitola: Short Robusto 4.5” x 50 ring gauge ~$6 Sample provided by Drew Estate Background Drew Estate introduced Nica Rustica about 2 years ago in a single Toro size called El Brujito (“Witch Doctor”). The aim of the blend was to showcase native Nicaraguan tobaccos from Esteli and Jalapa. Earlier during the year it came […]

Short Robusto · 4.50″ × 50

Nica Rustica El Brujito by Drew Estate

Cigar Coop · Nov 25, 2013

Nica Rustica El Brujito by Drew Estate The Nica Rustica represents a new line by Drew Estate.  This is a story we followed closely throughout the first half of 2013.  This originally started out as an experimental project by Drew Estate in which they were experimenting with a locally grown strain of tobacco known as […]

6.00″ × 52 · Medium to Full

Drew Estate Nica Rustica El Brujito

Blind Man's Puff · Sep 22, 2021 · 2013

Earlier this year, Drew Estate re-branded and relaunched the affordable but sophisticated Nica Rustica brand. The idea behind the brand is a tribute to the people of Estelí, Nicaragua. It was originally launched in 2013 but company president Jonathan Drew felt that the old branding didn’t do it justice. The new design was created by Subculture Studios’ lead artist Richard “Dog” Diaz, and celebrates La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate and the dedicated workforce. Now the original blend is called the Nica Rustica Broadleaf Selection, implying that there may be more blends to come in the future. 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. Graffiti artist Diaz drew his inspiration from the colorful colonial houses that make up Estelí’s lively, winding street barrios. Drew Estate has replaced the original Nica Rustica ‘s black-bundle packaging with new wooden boxes that have Diaz’s artwork. The “ El Brujito ” image of a shaman (or witch doctor) that was carved in stone by Pre-Colombian indigenous folk living near Estelí more than 6,000 years ago is retained in some parts of the presentation, but respectfully minimized in the new rendition. El Brujito was also the name of the original only size, a 6 x 52 toro. The blend is the same as the original including a Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Medium wrapper, Mexican San Andres Negro binder, and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa. The new look started to ship in July and comes in three sizes: Belly (7 1⁄2 x 54, Belicoso) $6.48, El Brujito (6 x 52, Toro) $5.76, and Short Robusto (4 1⁄2 x 50) $5.04. Each comes in 25-count boxes now as opposed to the original black bundles.

Toro · 6.00″ × 52 · Medium · Nicaragua

Nica Rustica

Stogies on the Rocks · Feb 19, 2014

The Drew Estate Nica Rustica is exactly what it is advertised to be: rustic, unrefined, and unpolished.  It is nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned tobacco.  If that is what you are looking for, then this is definitely your cigar.  If you are looking for something more like a Liga Privada , get one.  This is not going to be a substitute for it. I think the price is on target for this cigar.  My only complaint is that it burns a little fast and it is a bit harsh in the beginning.  Otherwise, I enjoyed this departure from most cigars on the market.  If you’re looking for something a little dif