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Southern Draw Cigars Jacob's Ladder
Named after the biblical patriarch and the son of Robert and Sharon Holt, Jacob's Ladder is handcrafted by AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. Wrapped in a double-fermented Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper over an Ecuadorian Maduro binder and Nicaraguan/Pennsylvania fillers, this full-bodied beast unleashes rich earth, cracked black pepper, dark roasted coffee, cedar, and dried fruit.
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Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder — Robusto (Box of 20)
Robusto · 5.50″ × 54 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Jacobs Ladder Toro Cigars
Toro · 6.00″ × 52 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone — Perfecto (Box of 20)
Perfecto · 6.00″ × 56 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Robusto
Robusto · 5.50″ × 54 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Robusto · 5.50″ × 54 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder Robusto
Robusto · 5.50″ × 54 · Pennsylvania Broadleaf
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30 reviews · top score 98
Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone
Kohnhed · Sep 5, 2019
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican (Triple Ligero) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the S…
Perfecto · 6.00″ × 56 · Full
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Stogie Press · Dec 21, 2020
As part of their fall 2020 release, Southern Draw Cigars included a new Presidente vitola of their acclaimed Jacobs Ladder Brimstone blend. The new line extension, Un Presidente, is not a political statement by any means as it is purely a coincidence that it was being released on the eve of major U.S. elections, but rather Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente – Rated 96[…]
A gran corona · 9.00″ × 48
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The Cigar Authority · Feb 3, 2020
On The Cigar Authority this past weekend we featured the Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder in the Toro format. As always we offer a full reviw after the show.Read full review on The Cigar Authority
Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale
Cigar Aficionado · Oct 1, 2023
Thin and box-pressed with a short, pigtail cap. It draws quite well showing a spicy, licorice-like character complemented by notes of coffee, dark chocolate and leather. Bold and satisfying.
Corona · 6.00″ × 44 · Full · Nicaragua
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Cigar Coop · Apr 30, 2021
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are rescoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […] Key flavors: Coffee, Earth, Fruit, Chocolate, Red Pepper, Toast.
Un Presidente · 9.00″ × 48 · Medium · Nicaragua
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Blind Man's Puff · Mar 2, 2018 · July 2017
In 2016, Southern Draw announced two new lines, Rose of Sharon and Jacobs Ladder. Both had a small release to beat the FDA Aug. 8, 2016 deadline. In early 2017, the Rose of Sharon which uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper had it’s wide release and it was not until IPCPR 2017 that the Jacobs Ladder would have it’s wide release. 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. Jacobs Ladder is said to be the companies’ stongest cigar. It uses a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper and an Ecuadorian Maduro binder and fillers from Nicaragua, including ligeros from Estelí. At Launch, it was offered in three sizes: Gordo (6 1/2 x 60) — $10.99, Robusto (5 1/2 x 54) — $9.50, and Toro (6 x 52) — $9.99. Each size is comes in 20-count boxes and the toro size was also released in a limited run of 1,000 two-count boxes priced at $25.99. The name is in reference to the story in the book of Genesis in the Bible telling of the bond between heaven and earth that Jacob, son of Isaac, dreamed about. It’s also a symbolic reference to Ethan “Jacob” Holt, son of two of the Southern Draw Cigars founders, who provides sales and technical support for the company.
Robusto · 5.50″ × 54 · Medium-Strong · Nicaragua
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Holt's Staff Reviews · Jul 14, 2023
I’m smoking a Southern Draw cigar called Jabob’s Ladder Brimstone, which is a heartier version of the original Jacob’s Ladder release. I’m firing up Brimstone in a 6-by-56 Perfecto, one of a couple of small-batch sizes the company produces annually in this blend. Southern Draw cigars are blended by AJ Fernandez, and they’re handmade at his factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. I was looking for a sweet but strong cigar to smoke after a big barbecue. In my earlier review of the original Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder, I enjoyed a bold mix of malty and peppery tasting notes.Read full review on Holt's Staff Reviews
Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale
Halfwheel · Jan 27, 2023 · September 2022
If you’ve tried the Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone blend, or its predecessor, you’re likely aware that this is a blend that isn’t shy with strength, and the new Lonsdale vitola is no exception. However, it’s not a singular or even defining aspect of the cigar, as the rich earthiness does a very good job setting the base of the profile, while the swings between wood and creaminess keep the palate engaged. But the real standouts of the experience are the retrohales, which are bright, vibrant, punchy and any number of other words. While full-bodied cigars aren’t always capable of balancing strength with flavor, the Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale does a remarkably impressive job in that task, with very good construction only enhancing the experience. If full-bodied cigars with stellar retrohales are your thing, the Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Lonsdale is definitely worth a try.
Lonsdale · 6.00″ × 44 · Nicaragua
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Kaplowitz · Jul 19, 2024
Black Pepper | Sarsparrilla | Patent leather Deliberately raucous, maintaining a top-rung balancing act. Bold black peppercorn, surprising sarsaparilla rizz. Cock-diesel adrenaline. Patent leather boots run brashly through black coffee-dirt obstacle course.
Toro · Full · Nicaragua
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Developing Palates · Dec 13, 2017 · October 2017
Definitely a fuller strength cigar that also delivers on flavor. This is a great addition to the Southern Draw portfolio and one I'm looking forward to smoking more of and trying the other vitolas. If you're a fan of the brand and like fuller strength offerings, then this is a must try.
Robusto Extra · 5.50″ × 54 · Nicaragua
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Cigar Journal · Dec 20, 2021 · Top 25 of 2021: The Complete List (Rank #17)
This extra-long cigar develops earthy and cedar aromas and those of roasted coffee beans; there is also slightly sweet bitter chocolate with black pepper and a lot of herbal spice.
Presidente · 8 (of 10)Size: 229 x 19 | 9 x 48Released: 2020 · NicaraguaWrapper: USABinder: USAFiller: Nicaragua, Dom. Rep.Strength: 8 (of 10)Size: 229 x 19 | 9 x 48Released: 2020
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