I recently caught up with Kevin McCormack, sales rep for Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua, at a DE/JDN Double Shot Event hosted by Main Street Cigar in Bel Air, MD. Kevin and I talked about the latest releases from Drew Estate & Joya (including My Uzi Weighs A Ton, Undercrown, Dirty Rat, L40, and Feral Flying Pig), the big news of José Blanco joining JDN, and some Liga Privada merchandise. After watching the video, scroll to the end of this post for a chance to win some Drew Estate swag…
Also, be sure to check out the “deleted scenes,” in which Kevin showcases current offerings from Joya de Nicaragua, Natural by Drew Estate, Tabak Especial, ACID, Ambrosia, Isla del Sol, and Chateau Real.
And since I’m not above bribing people to read my posts, I’ve got another giveaway for you, loyal StogieReview readers. This time, the prize is a Drew Estate Logo Bulletproof Cigar Cutter. All you have to do to enter is follow me on Twitter (if you’re not already), and send me a tweet (@greenbacker) saying which cigar from Drew Estate or Joya de Nicaragua is your favorite. I’ll select one winner using a random number generator on October 10, 2011. Residents of the US & Canada only; must be 19 or older. Good luck!
As a special bonus, if I break 3000 followers on Twitter by the end of this contest (October 10), I’ll include an additional, secret cigar-related item in the winner’s prize pack.
Update (Oct 3, 2011 at 11:18AM): The folks at Drew Estate just contacted me to let you guys know that the Liga Privada Stinky Ashtrays mentioned in the video are now available at shop.drewestate.com.
About Charlie:
Charlie has been enjoying cigars since 2000 and generally prefers a medium-bodied, full-flavored smoke. A USAF vet, he is currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, focusing on artificial intelligence and computational linguistics. Originally from Connecticut and now residing in Delaware, Charlie is also a fan of football, science fiction, political philosophy, and single malt scotch. You can contact Charlie on Twitter @greenbacker
Drew Estate is Awesome! JDN Antano is awesome!
I love the Liga Privada No.9. Can’t wait to get my hands on some Undercrowns.
Nice job, Charlie.
I too, am eagerly awaiting the Undercrown.
Two posts and two giveaways. Quite a splashy debut! 🙂
Best of luck on getting to your “followers” goal. Unfortunately, I don’t tweet. 😛
Isn’t MD Jerry’s turf? LOL…although I hear if its not W.Curtis Draper he doesn’t bother visiting…glad to see you jumping right in with the video content. What are you shooting with?
Bel Air is much closer to where I am in Delaware. I’m sort of located between Jerry and Walt.
I shot these videos with a Kodak PlaySport Zx3: http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-PlaySport-Waterproof-Pocket-Camera/dp/B0030MITDK
I am a big fan of the Drew Estate Flying pig and the Joya DN 1972 Antano
Charlie – Nice videos man…thanks for sharing.
Vic – You’re killing me but there is some truth to what you say. I make no apologies that I’m a Draper guy through and through. I typically stay in the immediate DC Metro/Suburbs so Bel Air is more of suburb of Baltimore.
My local B&M had their rep in a couple weeks ago. for Drew Estates/JDN like a few day after the anounment.
Thanks the video.
I found ya on Twitter, even though I hate Twitter….any great vids, thanks for all you do!
Bah…..*ANYWAY great vids
Hey a good review Charlie, I love The Drew Estae Liga Privada Pig Tail, No.9, T52, Dirty Rat and Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Cigars. I wished the Drew Estate Liga Privada Cigars are cheaper that I would be smoked them more often.
That ashtray would be a step up from my coffee can. Good video review, I can’t stand a cigar that keeps burning out. The reporter wouldn’t let him smoke though.
great video and review. it helps me make my work day that much faster.
Good review Charlie. I did the tweet/follow as well.
My local is uppose to get a shipment of the Under Crowns soon and I bet they are tired of me calling to see if they made it in yet.
Congrats to @NJ_Navy_Chief (https://twitter.com/#!/NJ_Navy_Chief/status/120506817477488642) for being the random winner of the Drew Estate cigar cutter giveaway. Since I broke 3000 followers on Twitter, the prize package will include a bonus 2-pack of JDN Antaño cigars!