As part of the deal, Swisher will acquire all of the Drew Estate brands, as well as the Gran Fabrica Drew Estate factory, the largest cigar factory in Nicaragua at 114,000 square feet. It produces 25 million handmade cigars annually (95,000 per day) and has a $20 million inventory of tobacco.

Who owns Acid cigars?

The founders of Acid Cigars, Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samuel, were college students in New York City when they decided to start their own business. Being lovers of cigars themselves, but with little knowledge on the subject, they embarked on a journey of learning to the heart of cigar rolling in Nicaragua.

What is undercrown cigar?

Cigar Aficionado. Undercrown. Described by Drew Estate as an “inverse Liga Privada,” Undercrown’s blend consists of many of the same tobaccos found in Drew Estate’s popular Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 lines, but with a twist.

What makes a great Cigar?

Rather it is an exceptional smoking experience of uncompromising quality and flavor that deserves to be smoked by all. It is always the master makers who are heralded, but the reality is that great cigars are the product of many talented people, most of whom toil in factories with no publicity ever.

What is the fattest cigar in the world?

Drew Estate has teamed up with Shady Records on a limited-edition cigar that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the influential record label. The new Undercrown Shade Suprema is a perfecto that measures 6 inches by 54 ring gauge at its fattest point.

Why do our torcedores smoke less Liga Privada?

In early 2009 we asked our torcedores to smoke less Liga Privada cigars because they were leaving too few to be exported. This request was met with the disappointment you would expect, but rather than being disgruntled they responded by blending their own signature liga.