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Blackened S84 Shade To Black Toro Cigar Review

The BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro is the result of a unique collaboration between Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey; James Hetfield, co-founder, singer, and guitarist of Metallica; and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. This cigar represents a passion project that brings together the expertise of these three aficionados to create an unforgettable smoking experience. With its luxurious Connecticut Ecuador wrapper and a blend of Connecticut River Valley […]

July 25, 2024 by Dave

Drew Estate & James Hetfield Announce Shade To Black

Drew Estate, in collaboration with Metallica’s James Hetfield and BLACKENED Whiskey’s Rob Dietrich, proudly unveils the BLACKENED S84 Shade to Black cigar, challenging the norms of maduro with a rebellious twist. This latest addition to the BLACKENED lineup, a brainchild of visionary Jonathan Drew, promises aficionados an unparalleled journey of creativity and boldness. The S84 Shade to Black cigar defies convention with its irreverent Connecticut Shade wrapper, elevating each draw into an effortless exploration of […]

March 15, 2024 by Dave

Cigar Review: Blackened M81 Robusto – Flavor Turned to 11

The Blackened M81 Robusto is a cigar born from a passion project, a collaboration of three renowned and dedicated cigar enthusiasts: Jonathan Drew, the Founder and President of Drew Estate; James Hetfield, the Co-Founder and Front Man of Metallica; and Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller and Blender of BLACKENED American Whiskey. The journey of this cigar began with Hetfield and Dietrich, who share a love for cigars. After enlisting the expertise of their friend Drew […]

November 2, 2023 by Dave

Cigar Review: Blackened M81 by Drew Estate Corona

Rodgers & Hammerstein penned A Few of my Favorite Things which was made famous by Julie Andrews. I don’t think they had bourbon, cigars or heavy metal on their radar when they did. However, if I wrote the song they would definitely have topped schnitzels and crisp apple strudels. Blackened by Drew Estate was first conceptualized during the pandemic when James Hetfield of Metallica would smoke cigars with Rob Dietrich the Master Blender of Blackened […]

November 23, 2022 by The Cigar Authority