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Drew Estate Blackened M81

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Fade to Blackened!

Now I know what you’re thinking, isn’t that a Metallica song? While you would be correct, today we have a little something extra for you. A unique collaboration between some guys you may have heard of who just downright love cigars; Johnathan Drew, James Hetfield (Metallica Co-founder), and Rob Dietrich (Master distiller of BLACKENED American Whiskey). This project has taken more the 2 years to come to life with both Hetfield and Dietrich tasting numerous samples and giving specific feedback to create what they feel is the perfect cigar!

Maduro is the star of this show! A Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Maduro binder is tucked underneath an oily Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper to create a bold and flavorful profile. Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro fillers are blended together and deliver bold notes of coffee and dark chocolate. With this combination of people, we would expect nothing less than the use of the boldest ligero that Drew Estate has to offer to really make this blend stand out. Whether you love music, spirits, or cigars, this passion-driven project is going to rock your socks off!

Amazing news! The Blackened M81 by Drew Estate has received an astounding 95-point rating, with the review noting, "This inky petit corona unloads an assortment of spices such as saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon atop a sweet, bready note of brioche, with a touch of semi-sweet chocolate and an earthy finish."

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overall rating 4.75 out of 5 True { } True { } True { } Based on 84 Ratings
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5 out of 5
Excellent flavor, burns perfectly, a great smoke. Always enjoyable!
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3 out of 5
This seems too Bland for my palate.
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5 out of 5
Bold yet not harsh, this cigar is a delight. Comes in with a lip tingling peppery taste that lasts throughout a ride of a bold start working to a smooth finish.
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5 out of 5
Great
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5 out of 5
Incredible cigar! Nice and dark, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and a bunch of goodness!
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5 out of 5
Great stick! Will definitely buy again.
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5 out of 5
This cigar did not disappoint. Very good, even burn. The flavor was bold, but smooth. Very excellent finish. Smoked this one down so small my nubber almost couldn't hold it. Definitely going to be going on my "Buy again" list!
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5 out of 5
What a smoke. Flavor on all levels. Top Notch Premium Cigar!
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5 out of 5
Great flavor, even burn, consistent draw throughout. Full flavor but no bite. Thoroughly enjoyed, a new go-to!
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4 out of 5
Nice binding, great pinch, great draw, very tasty!
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5 out of 5
One of my absolute favorites!
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5 out of 5
GREAT COMBO OF DREW,HETFIELD AND DIETRICH. 95 RATING IS TRUE. GREAT BURN,TASTE,AND NICE TASTE,,,,,
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5 out of 5
As good as the whisky. A must try for any Metallica fans
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5 out of 5
Great Cigar, can’t wait to try the rest of the brand.
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5 out of 5
Filler, binder, & wrapper all maduro from several central and North American countries of origin blended into an exceptional smoke. Bravo Drew Estate!
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5 out of 5
Phenomenal smoke by Drew Estates in collaboration with James Hetfield. I was a bit skittish about a full Maduro smoke, but these are amazing with Maduro filler, binder and wrapper. Smooth draw, burns evenly, and has quite the punch.
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5 out of 5
Had to try one the second they arrived. Worth every penny. Will buy many more
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5 out of 5
I love this cigar. Very tasty and strong full of flavor. I really prefer this size the double corona.
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5 out of 5
Every bit about this stogie is excellent! Great flavor and thick smoke are all pluses!
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5 out of 5
Explosive power all the way through.
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5 out of 5
So far I haven't been disappointed by any Drew Estate Maduros and this is no exception. Currently my new favorite. Just surpassed the Undercrown 10 Year Anniversary in my book. I haven't even let them sit for a few months in my Humidor yet and they're already packed full of flavor. Heavy smoke output, great draw. Burns and tastes amazing all the way through. If you're skeptical like I was then just go for the 5 pack like I did but know that I regret not buying more.
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5 out of 5
They were really good I will be reordering more soon
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5 out of 5
Good draw, great flavor, these are one of my favorites and have only had 2 canoe on me
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5 out of 5
Among my new favorite cigars!
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4 out of 5
They are a good stogie, but they are hard to keep lit even if I use a cigar poker, they used to have a nice smooth even draw
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5 out of 5
Very tasty, rich and full! I am ordering more soon. 😉
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4 out of 5
Quality stick
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5 out of 5
Very good smoke Drew Estate doesn’t miss👌🏾
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5 out of 5
Very good cigar.
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Not bad, but probably won't buy again.
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4 out of 5
Good but. Not 95
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5 out of 5
Nice!!!! Really satisfied!!!
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5 out of 5
very good cigar!
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5 out of 5
I enjoyed the Corona size. I’m planning to purchase more. The cigar burned exceptionally well right out of the box. Although I usually let my cigars rest for a while, I couldn’t resist trying this one immediately, and it exceeded my expectation
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5 out of 5
only tried 1 out of 5 so far but man oh man, Super good! smoked on a quick 45 minute trip in the work truck.
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5 out of 5
Fantastic smoke, light, enjoy, and relax
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4 out of 5
After seeing James Hetfield smoking these at a Metallica concert in Aug. 2023 and reading some impressive reviews, I decided to give these a try. First I acclimated the cigars for 3 weeks in my humidor kept at 65% & 72º. Before smoking, I will usually let the cigar rest outside of the humidor for no less than 30 minutes, but usually 1 - 2 hours, as time permits. The first time I finally lit one, it is one fine tasting and well constructed cigar. Unfortunately, I am not one of those smokers who can pick out flavors, but I know what I like and I liked this cigar. The only downside, and I am not sure why, as it only affects the M81 cigars, they almost seem to get over-humidified. I notice that once it gets to the second third, it starts to split and the wrapper starts to peel, and then in the final third, it goes out easily and I have to re-light often. Again, I keep my humidor at 65% humidity and no other cigars do this, at least not as consistently. It has been recommended to me to dry box these cigars for 1 - 3 days and see if that helps. I will try that with my next one. Hopefully that helps, because I think if I could get a great burn with no splitting, this cigar has the makings of an all-time fave!
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3 out of 5
Was so excited to try these when they arrived today, being tied to a great collaborations. However, after lighting up these were just average. The construction was great, draw was good, strength is good, but they lack any real flavor. Maybe it’s just the Maduro wrapper but it’s almost chalky texture smoke plumes. They’re good for the price tag but I probably wouldn’t smoke one again. I’m not overly satisfied after trying these.
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5 out of 5
I received an M81 in the CoTM shipment, October or November 2023. Being a Drew Estate creation, I was not disappointed. So I ordered a box of the Metallica driven brand to continue enjoying the dark undertones and crisp finish I experienced with the first. Overall, the quality is pretty good, and if you're into maduros you won't be disappointed. Some caveats. The box I received was rather on the dry side, probably due to sitting around in the warehouse, which is not uncommon for a boutique brand with low sales flow. They're sitting in my humidor getting, well...rehumidified, so I expect the state will improve. Of the three I've smoked, one was blocked making it hard to draw, but I powered through and all was okay by the end. I'll decide whether to re-up when I get near the end of this tour.
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5 out of 5
Outstanding cigar! Great flavor and easy draw. Pairs very well with a whiskey. This cigar has become one of my favorites.
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5 out of 5
One of my new favorite cigars. If you love full flavor, it wont disappoint.
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5 out of 5
Very smooth cigar.
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5 out of 5
Great smoke. Very enjoyable.
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5 out of 5
A very good cigar. I will be ordering more!
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5 out of 5
Had this with the blackened whiskey it did not disappoint great smoke.
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5 out of 5
Great smoke!
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5 out of 5
Cigar as good as the song! First one tonight with an espresso and it’s sublime.
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4 out of 5
Excellent stick for the price, as always cigars were in excellent shape when arrived.
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4 out of 5
Good smoke, backbone, flavor. In my top 20, maybe 15.
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5 out of 5
Great smoke
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