The Drew Estate Feral Flying Pig is featured on the Meet in the Middle Cigar Show Episode 38. Drew Estate Website: In our ongoing creation of the Liga Privada line, hundreds of different, distinct blends and vitolas are crafted in our endless search for the perfect smoke. Most samples are dismissed with only a rare, select few being deemed worthy, but regretfully due to tobacco limitations, costs, and construction limitations, most of these blends cannot be made into their own stand-alone line. However, they are so perfect in flavor and aroma, we continue to selfishly make them for ourselves to smoke. This is not our desire; we want the Liga Privada connoisseur to enjoy the very same cigars we smoke regardless of any reason. With this in mind, we have created the Liga Privada Unico Serie – a home for these unique ones. All of the cigars within this series are not only different in size and blend, but they are extra special, extremely limited and exceptionally delicious. Drew Estate Story from Website By 2000, we were ready for Round 2 with the release of Natural by Drew Estate. The ying to ACID’s yang, Natural was equally as original and more traditional. The launch of Natural took place on a vintage yacht sailing around Manhattan with invited friends and industry folk. Natural’s alluring flavor and aroma was the perfect match for a special evening. The Come Back! Contrary to popular belief, ACID was not our first cigar brand. La Vieja Habana was. Originally released in 1998, this traditional cigar put us on the map, but when hurricane Mitch ravaged Nicaragua, the brand was put on hold. In 2001, La Vieja Habana returned loud and proud in stylish Art Deco form, a mix of tropical Cuban and NYC deco. The cigar, a real cigar smoker’s stick, rich tobaccos, great wrapper selections, and a can’t-be-beat price. Early ‘01, we were making progress when Forbes magazine did an article called Cult Brands and included us alongside such brands as Krispy Kreme, Apple & Harley Davidson! It was a nice validation of the hard work we’ve put in & put a little zip on our pitches the rest of the year. By 2002, our little factory in Esteli was cranking out some amazing cigars, and a whole lot of them too, like our newest infused cigar AMBROSIA tobaccos exxotica. Everyone looked at us like we had three heads when we released it, but no matter, it showcased our dedication to The Rebirth of Cigars and to Jonathan’s vision of the Cigar Subculture. 2004 brought us to a crossroads. Our ever-growing company needed a change. So, we packed up shop and left the cozy confines of NYC for the fun and sun of Miami. Our move to Miami coincided with the hiring of a new company president: Steve Saka. His challenge, to guide us to the next level (and to bust everyone’s butt like a drill sergeant). On the horizon, dreams were about to come true. Jonathan’s full vision of La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. The dream that began nearly 10 years ago becomes reality with the building of our new factory. La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate One of the most, impressive cigar factories in all Central America. Our old factory in Esteli was home to us for nearly a decade, its amazing to think of the many millions of cigars that we were able to produce there. Cigars are so much more than the factory they are made in, it is the people who make them that really make it special. Viva Estelianos! You are the best! We purchased a pristine piece of land overlooking a valley and tobacco fields, and broke ground for our factory in September 2006. Opening in July of 2007, La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate is truly a sight to behold. At over 96,000 sq. feet, it is the largest cigar factory in Nicaragua and one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world. While others have built simple, economical cinder block cube-like structures, we understood the importance of making our factory special. It isn’t just the place where we make 94,000 handmade cigars a day, it is a reflection of who we are and what Drew Estate means. We invite all cigar lovers to visit and see first-hand the positive vibrations that emanate from hundreds of chavetas clicking in our grand salon. From its’ stunning architecture, endless hand painted murals and bright, open work atmosphere, this factory has “wowed” everyone that has had the privilege of a tour. Art is a very big part of the La Gran Fabrica experience, at every turn large colorful murals and intricate border paintings adorn nearly each and every wall. A mixture of Nicaraguan culture and brand inspired art is painted by the talented artists of Drew Estate’s Subculture Studio. All this, and.. We’re Just Getting Started – Jonathan Drew & Marvin Samel Sorry for the delay, Mark was at a wedding and didn't publish on time!

Comments

1. but anyhow love the content have a great night
2. I have feral aged two plus yrs. I bought a box about 6 months ago went through it quick those were good I just recently bought a box from my boy for 200 aged two plus and those are the best
3. a year is good two is better so on so forth
4. were those ferals aged?
5. yup people buy them
6. First time I've watched this show. I like the group effort.
7. there's cigars places in .ca. that sell them for 30 +
8. this is my favorite cigar the ones I have are aged little over 2 yrs
9. Very interesting topic of rarity and brand and pricing, both on the show and in comments. I like to share with other folks what I am smoking (with the band). It's a part of the community aspect. If everyone all smoked bandless cigars and didn't mention what they smoke or share pics online, what good would the social aspect of it be? It'd be bandless and pointless. If you aired a show with the 3 of you reviewing a bandless cigar and in the end you enjoyed it but don't mention what it is, what would be the point of me watching the show. So, I'm all about the branding, as an identifier for social purposes, conversation starter, information dissemination, not as bragging though. But to each their own.
10. The enjoyment of each cigar combined with it's cost, do in fact equal it's value. I enjoy the talking points in that regard. Keep an eye on IG, I will post up pics of the cigars I am sending out to you. I hope the hand rolled cigars from Ybor City are up to the review challenge. I will be shipping next week, I wanted to give them humidor time. Be well gang.
11. Great video guys
12. It's all about the enjoyment, I don't give two shits about the band!
13. Now we are talking! I love Drew Estate! Keep on doing these great shows!
14. I need to try that one. You guys need to try the liga ones. Real good.
15. Usually I'm alone when I enjoy a cigar to relax. So showing off the brand or having a certain status of cigar doesn't matter. It's all about the experience and enjoyment. I can't enjoy a cigar much if I feel I paid too much for it. When I'm sitting on the patio of a restaurant, strangers usually notice the aroma and will ask me what I'm enjoying. It makes for interesting conversation no matter the brand. I am a premium kinda guy, but only when it has great value and interesting flavors.
16. Haha!! & Leander mentioned the Yamasa a few times. Great minds!!
17. I had a long day. I had to pull out my Davidoff Yamasa tonight. I finally tried the DE flying feral pig last Friday. It was good, but I need to try it again. I wasn't blown away as I expected from the hype. I'm enjoying the show!
18. I leave my bands on but its not to show off what I'm smoking.