Nica Rustica Adobe
by
Drew Estate
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3 vitolas
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7 smokes
69
Line rating
The Nica Rustica Adobe story
Drew Estate launched Nica Rustica Adobe as part of its Freestyle Live Event program in 2022. It is the second expression in Drew Estate’s value-priced Nica Rustica line.
The Nica Rustica brand is Drew Estate’s homage and tribute to Estelí, Nicaragua, home to La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. The soul of the lively romantic barrios of Estelí, adorned with their colorful colonial houses, magically comes to life in Nica Rustica Adobe. While retaining many of the same characteristics as the Connecticut Broadleaf expression, Nica Rustica Adobe is the spicier version, using a Habano wrapper, Brazilian binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from Estelí and Jalapa.
CigarShare users' verdict
The Nica Rustica Adobe delivers consistent pepper and coffee notes with supporting hints of earth and tobacco, though the profile leans toward a somewhat one-dimensional, woody character that can include sawdust undertones. Construction tends to be inconsistent, with uneven burns and occasional cracking issues offsetting the times when the cigar performs smoothly with an effortless draw.
- Tasting Notes
- heavy spice with a bold and long finish
