Factory Smokes Shade Toro by Drew Estate is the mildest cigar in the Factory Smokes lineup, which was released at the 2018 IPCPR convention and has become hugely popular with fans of value-priced cigars worldwide. Rolled at the world-famous La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua, this blend uses Indonesian mixed fillers, an Indonesian binder, and a golden Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf. The Factory Smokes lineup is the first series of true value cigars Drew Estate has ever launched, and this Shade variety has quickly become one of the favorite blends.
Packaged in bundles of 25, Factory Smokes Shade features a no-nonsense black band with a yellow line, denoting the Shade variety. Construction is surprisingly good for a bundle stick, and the draw is easy and productive. Creamy, earthy flavor is what the flavor profile centers around, along with notes of cedar, crisp raw tobacco, and some mild sweetness in the background. Versatile and easy to smoke, this variety is definitively mild-bodied and quite simple. The most popular size in the lineup, the Toro, stands at 6” x 52 and offers a longer, more mellow smoking experience.
This blend is perfect for beginners, but more experienced connoisseurs will appreciate the low price point and versatility as well. It is worth noting that the Factory Smokes lineup is unlike many other mixed filler offerings on today’s market in that each blend is flavorful and smooth, avoiding the harsh undertones so common with value priced cigars. This example goes well with white wine, light beer, or a simple glass of iced tea, and should appeal particularly to fans of such Connecticut-wrapped value cigars as Flor de Oliva Gold or Perdomo Fresco. Whether looking for cigars to keep on hand to share with friends or just to have a go-to time passer, Factory Smokes Shade Toro by Drew Estate has you covered.
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