Mission Zero
I've been waiting 6 months to review this 20 acre farm by Drew Estate for you guys. These cigars have been really hard to get as the tobacco is grown on a 20 acre farm in Clermont Florida. I've secured 10 boxes and I'm excited to finally review one of my favorite Connecticut cigars for you guys.
Pre-lit
Pre-lit this thing is smells pretty much like a nice Connecticut cigar. It's hard to pull out any special notes. Real flavor happens when you light it up on this one.
1st Third
The first third is a little understated. Definitely notes of cedar and some sweet cream. The best is yet to come...
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade (Ecuador)
- Binder
- Habano '99 (Honduras)
- Filler
- USA & Nicaragua
- Origin
- Nicaragua
2nd Third
As I smoke this down, I'm getting a great sweet cream undertones with a nice cedar overtone. Also lots of spice and pepper with a hint of vanilla. I really love these complex Connecticut cigars and it makes me love it that much more knowing some of the tobacco is grown right here In the good 'ol USA.
Ash / Burn / Smoke / Draw
The draw on this cigar was great. The burn and ash profile was flawless. The ash actually got quite long in a couple of instances and I made 0 corrections for the burn.
Final Thoughts
Absolutely loved how complex this cigar was for a mild Connecticut. Would be a good recommendation for a first time cigar smoker. Lots of sweet cream and spice, but not over the top or too much.
Cigar Stats
| Cigar | 20 acre farm by Drew Estate |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Shade |
| Tobacco Binder/Filler | Honduran Habano / Nicaragua |
| Factory | Nicaraguan |
| Size | Parejo |
| Strength | Mild |
| Pairing Drink | Water |
| Rating | 4.6/5 |
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Shade (Ecuador)
- Binder
- Habano '99 (Honduras)
- Filler
- USA & Nicaragua
- Origin
- Nicaragua
Tasting Notes:
With the story behind this brand being that some of the tobacco for each cigar was grown on a 20 acre farm in central Florida, uniqueness is sure to follow. This cigar is a delight to the senses. Aromas of cedar and honey bring out flavors of citrus and cinnamon, followed by a fat scoop of creamy meringue. Deficiently not your average shade-grown cigar!
