This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by 05Venturer (Kent)
The Cigar: Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño Belicoso Fino
The Specs:
Wrapper: Mexico
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium-Full
Size: 5" x 50
Due Date: April 25, 2020
The Hype:
Herrera Esteli Norteño was the first blend released from the Drew Estate factory after Willy Herrera was named Master Blender in June, 2014. A sequel of sorts to the popular Herrera Esteli cigar, which earned a spot in 2013's Top 25 Cigars of the Year, the "Norteño" showcases extensively aged tobaccos from the Estelí and Jalapa growing regions of Nicaragua, coupled with a spicy Honduran binder and a rich, bold Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper, offering medium to full body and strength. The band design features the Guardabarranco, the national bird of Nicaragua, the country where the cigar is produced.
Shipping: Continental US addresses only
The Reviewers: If you are interested in being a reviewer, please indicate so in the forum below and Kent will select the five (5) reviewers from the volunteers.
Chosen Reviewers
1. Tuck0411
2. BewareDaPenguin
3. Ninfiction
4. Beegerply
5. benchjockey
Note: A reviewer who posts their review late will receive neutral feedback. A reviewer who does not post at all will receive negative feedback. There are always exceptions to the rule and a reasonable excuse for tardiness or a no show will be respected and thus not counted against the reviewer. Our sponsoring members and our administrators make the choice of who is to participate in any particular Geek Critique and can be better informed of their choices with this initiative in place.
Thanks again to Kent for providing the cigar. And thank you to the reviewers.