Let's cut straight to this 7x50 parejo from Drew Estate - a Churchill-sized bargain at $2.08 per stick. The sun-grown Habano wrapper feels slightly toothy with visible veins, promising more character than your average budget smoke. I've been testing these with different humidity levels and found 65% RH works best for consistent burn.
The initial dry draw serves roasted nuts with a black pepper kick. Upon lighting, expect cedar notes mingling with charred corn sweetness. Smoke production starts modest - about 30% less than Drew's Liga Privada line.
Earthiness intensifies as the Nicaraguan filler takes center stage. Dark chocolate bitterness balances the developing molasses sweetness. Watch for occasional tar buildup near the cap during this phase.
Leather and coffee grounds dominate while maintaining surprising sweetness. The last inch brings mild nicotine strength (comparable to Macanudo Cafe) with tightening draw in some samples.
The Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper shows decent oil content for its price range. During dissection, I found short-filler tobacco with 70% Nicaraguan and 30% Dominican leaves. Burn requires 1-2 corrections per cigar on average.
