Tom Johansmeyer on June 25th, 2010

Marvin Samel of Drew Estate talks about dirty rats and the bloggers who expose them to cigar smokers across the country. Marvin was in New York Cit for a Drew Estate cigar event at De La Concha. See below for photos from previous Drew Estate event, featuring the Dirty Rat.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

There’s a new Joya de Nicaragua coming. According to Drew Estate’s blog, you’ll soon be able to pickup box pressed vitola as part of the Antano Dark Corojo line. The blog post states: “La Niveladora” literally translates to “The Bulldozer”, a name which emphasizes the strength of these cigars. These cigars will be ready for [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 23rd, 2010

If you’re going to be in New York City tomorrow, you should come hang out with me and A Cigar Smoker at the Drew Estate cigar dinner being hosted by De La Concha. There are still a few tickets left, so pick yours up now! These cigar dinners are a lot of fun, and this [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 4th, 2010

Ever wondered how Drew Estate cigars are made? Watch this video with company co-founder Marvin Samel to learn the intricacies of the cigar manufacturing process. Disclosure: I received a cigar, a few slices of pizza and a few glasses of cognac free at this event.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 3rd, 2010

The Drew Estate story is an amazing one. Starting somewhere in Oneonta, New York — and Long Island, Brooklyn and down in Manhattan’s Finacial District — the company now sends cigars all over the world from its Esteli, Nicaragua cigar factory. Watch this video to get the inside story on Drew Estate … straight from [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 2nd, 2010

Here it is up close: the coveted “Dirty Rat” from Drew Estate. This cigar is not generally available, so your best bet is to go to a Drew Estate event … or head down to Cigar Safari. Do you have a great shot you want to see as a photo of the day? Send it [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 28th, 2010

Hey, New York, your native sons are coming home for a bit! The crew from Drew Estate will be at De La Concha on June 24, 2010 for an in-store cigar dinner. In addition to the Liga Privada cigars you’ll be smoking, brace yourself for a dinner catered by Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse (not to be missed). [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 20th, 2010

Surprised to find a cigar company that’s adopted a leading corporate social responsibility stance? Watch the video to see just how Drew Estate does it.

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 11th, 2010

This mural can be found on the Drew Estate facility in Esteli, Nicaragua. It’s out back, right near the “Cigar Safari” spot, which is a great place for cigar smokers to visit. [Photo by Tom Johansmeyer]

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