The Blackened M81 Cigars by Drew Estate is the dream-come-to-life creation of three top-tier artisans from three very diverse fields who share an immense passion for cigars. James Hetfield, singer/songwriter/guitarist of the metal band Metallica, along with Rob Dietrich, master distiller and blender of Blackened Whiskey, and Johnathan Drew, cigar crafter and founder/president of Drew Estate, teamed up create this potent and flavor packed cigar. It took the trio two years to develop the blend, which they consider an expression of passion. The cigar is composed of a Mexican San Andres wrapper draped over a USA Connecticut Broadleaf binder and a filler composed of Nicaraguan and USA Pennsylvania leaves. This is one dark and flavorful cigar. As a nod to the band Metallica, the “M81” stands for Metallica and 1981, which is the year the band was formed. “Blackened” is the name of a song from the band’s “And Justice for All” album, which was released in 1988.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres Maduro
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Mexican tobacco is very dark and the best leaves can be used as maduro wrappers. San Andres Maduro is a thick, medium bodied dark leaf, also called San Andres Morron. Like Connecticut Broadleaf, San Andres Maduro is stalk cut and used for binder and wrapper.
Binder
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
USA Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco is grown in the Connecticut River Valley area. The soil in this region is of glacial origins. The tobacco is dark, oily, flavorful, and aromatic. It is used primarily as a maduro wrapper, but it also serves as an excellent binder.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
USA Pennsylvania
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Corona, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $183.00 | $183.00 FREE SHIPPING | | 1830 | In Stock No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
| Single | $9.15 | $9.15 | | 90 | In Stock Ships 03/27 | | |
Churchill, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $207.00 | $207.00 FREE SHIPPING | | 2070 | In Stock No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
| Single | $10.35 | $10.35 | | 100 | In Stock Ships 03/27 | | |
Robusto, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $189.00 | $189.00 FREE SHIPPING | | 1890 | Backorder No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
| Single | $9.45 | $9.45 | | 90 | Backorder No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
Toro, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $197.00 | $197.00 FREE SHIPPING | | 1970 | Backorder No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
| Single | $9.85 | $9.85 | | 95 | Backorder No Boxes for Sale, Maximum 5 Singles Per Customer | | |
Are you feeling a bit nostalgic for the early days of the Internet and online forums? Then check out Drew Estate’s newest release, the BOTL (Brothers of the Leaf) and get ready to be transported to a time when it was cool to say, “Back in the day”. BOTL.org was one of the first online communities for cigar aficionados to discuss cigars (and it still is). Think of it as a virtual herf session. To honor them, Drew Estate has produced the BOTL cigar. This medium-strength premium cigar sports a bold, dark USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that is draped over an Ecuadorian Connecticut binder, which houses Nicaraguan fillers to produce a memorable stick that is rich in flavor and aroma.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Connecticut Broadleaf is grown in the United States' Connecticut Valley and is prized for its dark, oily, full flavored and aromatic characteristics. The plants are grown in full sun giving this cigar wrapper its characteristic sweetness. The Connecticut Broadleaf plant leaves are mainly processed as maduro tobacco. Today, Connecticut Broadleaf seeds are being grown in other countries besides the United States.
Binder
Ecuadorian Connecticut
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Due to almost permanent cloudy skies, which provide a natural shade, Ecuador is the ideal place to grow Connecticut shade tobacco. The cloud cover allows the tobacco to grown without shade cloths, which reduces its production costs. Ecuadorian Connecticut shade grown is typically used for wrappers and binders.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Drew Estate
Drew Estate was founded in 1998 by New Yorkers and friends Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Their dream to make great cigars has turned into one of the best success stories in the industry, and their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, called "La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate" is today one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world.
Corona, Medium, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 15 | $142.56 | $135.95 FREE SHIPPING | $6.61 | 1355 | Backorder Discontinued | | |
Long Corona, Medium, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 15 | $150.00 | $142.95 FREE SHIPPING | $7.05 | 1425 | Backorder Discontinued | | |
Long Panatela, Medium, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 15 | $161.32 | $153.95 FREE SHIPPING | $7.37 | 1535 | Backorder Discontinued | | |
Questions & Answers
Michael Bentolila I’d like to order a box of the Blackened M81 Toros from Drew Estates as soon as one is available. Thank you!
Posted 11/16/2022
Joe Siebert How do I purchase BOTL's?
Posted 11/23/2020
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