Herrera Esteli Habano
- Origin Nicaragua
- Wrapper Ecuador Habano
- Binder Honduras
- Filler Nicaragua
- Strength Medium
Willy Herrera, Drew Estate’s master blender, seemingly appeared on the cigar scene out of know where. While few people had heard of him (or his family’s Miami cigar factory El Titan de Bronze), there was a buzz on Calle Ocho about his talents and the cigars being blended and crafted at the small, storefront factory. When Drew Estate made the announcement that Willy had joined the team, many people were shocked. Who was this guy from Miami that was taking over the creation of new products for Drew? Could he do it? Would the cigars be any good? Lots of questions swirled about the company’s future prospects. While it took Herrera some time to get his bearings, his blends quickly put any doubts to rest.
When Herrera joined the team, he spent the better part of a year at Drew Estate’s Esteli factory playing with a wide variety of tobaccos that he had never worked with before. He spent the time experimenting with different ratios and types of tobaccos, creating over 100 different blends for Drew’s tasting panel to evaluate. It was one of the 1st blends he created that became Herrera Esteli. Using choice Nicaraguan filler tobaccos, a Honduran-grown binder leaf, and an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Willy’s Herrera Esteli is a tribute to classic Cuban cigars. It is a smooth but complex blend that balances sweet and spice. Tasting notes include cream, cedar, and toasted nuts with hints of pepper and vanilla that mingle to create a wonderfully enjoyable experience.