Nica Rustica by Drew Estate

According to Jonathan Drew, Nica Rustica is “blended to be rustic, un-polished, and un-refined, for hardcore tobacco lovers.” Well, he pretty much hit the nail on the head here. The rat tail cap and unfinished foot add to the rustic, old-school theme of Nica Rustica. An easy draw produces dense clouds of white smoke, pounding the taste buds with one of the truest raw tobacco flavor profiles available on today's market. Notable blasts of cedar and earth radiate from the smoke, along with nuances of cocoa and coffee. The finish is heavy, but clean, slathering the nose with hearty Nicaraguan spice on the retrohale. Nica Rustica is indubitably a solid medium-full-bodied cigar with an immense dose of flavor.

As is the case with other traditional, non-flavored offerings from Drew Estate, such as Liga Privada and Herrera Esteli, Nica Rustica is aimed at a more mature audience of cigar connoisseurs. Nica Rustica pays homage to the classic style of smokes the Cuban factory workers enjoyed many years ago. As a medium-full-bodied cigar, Nica Rustica pairs wonderfully with dark beer, dark rum, or even heavy red wine. Since its introduction, Nica Rustica has garnered many accolades and much highly esteemed recognition, including a 90 rating in Cigar Aficionado. For the hardcore cigar fanatic, Nica Rustica is a cigar that your humidor should never be without. Grab a box or bundle today and taste the unforgettable flavor of the good old days.