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Yesterday we hosted an event for Drew Estate cigars down at our brick and mortar shop Low Country Pipe and Cigar. Now, we host such events with relative frequency, about every six months or so, but this one was a special occasion. It was celebrating the relatively new line of MUWAT Kentucky Fire-Cured cigars.
The reception of these smoky stogies has been quite interesting to witness, with countless Instagramers and other social media fiends celebrating these unique sticks with fervor and aplomb. Adam O., for one, has particularly enjoyed them, filling our shared work humidor with a variety of shapes and sizes. He's, perhaps over-zealously, agreed to share his experiences. Check it out:
Being that the MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured contain a good amount of American tobacco, the presentation is dead on, with images of bald eagles and American flags printed on rough craft paper packaging, and a continuation of the rustic Americana theme on the craft paper band. The cigar itself is constructed solidly, and takes to either cutter or punch without damage to the wrapper. It's worth noting here that two kinds of leaf are used for the wrapper, with the cap and head made of the fire cured and appearing slightly darker, transitioning to Mexican San Adres under the band.
Pre-light, the overwhelming aroma is that of Latakia, or more correctly, of hickory and maybe a little oak. Drew Estate haven't used actual Latakia, but the fire cured has been smoked using a Latakia process, and even before lighting it's apparent. Upon lighting, the majority of the taste is of barbeque, slightly sweet, with some wood notes and a suggestion of pepper and leather. For the most part though, this is a very simple cigar, and while the flavours do intensify, they don't change or develop much at all.
All around I've found this to be a great cigar, sure it's not overly complex, but it is interesting and distinct, and that's enough. Strength was light to mild, although this does ramp up a little toward the mid point, and the body is medium to full.
Fittingly, last night's turnout was impressive. Locals from all over the Grand Strand came down to enjoy a reprieve from the cold and a tasty cigar. Check out the gallery for some great pics!
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