Herrera Esteli Habano is the brainchild of Willy Herrera from Drew Estate (formerly from El Titan de Bronze in Miami). It was Willy’s first project he did with Drew Estate.
The brand features six sizes, including the Lonsdale Deluxe. Most sizes are sold in 25-count boxes, except for the Herrera Esteli Habano Tubo, which comes in 10-count boxes.
The cigars are dressed up in an oily Colorado wrapper that is silky to the touch. The construction is excellent, with a generous and uniform filling.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 44 x 152 mm (6″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
- Binder: Honduras
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $10.20 | € –
Herrera Esteli Habano Lonsdale Deluxe: the cold draw reveals earthy and nutty scents. The opening is spicy, with rich black pepper notes and some piquant peaks.
The first third delivers notes of earth and spices, with the black pepper being the protagonist. Among the spices, there are also incense and hints of nutmeg present. The strength is a little above the medium level (3.5/5).
The second third continues on the spicy notes, with the black pepper and the piquant peaks in the front. The incense is still perceivable, now enriched with some balsamic nuances. Strength is now medium-full (4/5).
In the final third, the balsamic herbs become more and more pronounced, becoming the prominent flavor in the finale. The spices are also bold, giving rise to a very long finish. Strength increases once again (4.5/5), satisfyingly closing the smoke.
Overall, the Herrera Estelì Habano Lonsdale Deluxe develops a rich smoke dominated by spices. The cigar is bold and robust, and even if the evolution is not pronounced, some changes are noticeable during the smoke. Persistency is excellent, and it is almost never-ending.