Drew Estate’s popular Blackened cigar lines–the M81 Maduro to the Core and S84 Shade to Black–have launched to international markets. Blackened Cigars is a collaboration between Jonathan Drew, president and founder of Drew Estate; James Hetfield of Metallica; and Rob Dietrich, master distiller and blender of Blackened American Whiskey. These cigars’ international launch commenced during InterTabac 2024.
The Blackened “M81” was born from a collaboration between Jonathan Drew, Hetfield, and Dietrich, who each drew from their areas of expertise to create a robust and flavorful smoke. The Blackened “M81” has a thick, oily Maduro wrapper from Mexico’s San Andrés Valley.
“This was a project purely born from passion,” says Dietrich. “The ‘M81’ is a monster of flavor–dark, bold, and rich, designed for those who appreciate the deeper and darker side of cigars.”
Following the successful launch of the “M81,” the Blackened S84 Shade to Black was released. This cigar featured an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade leaf wrapper. It was described by Hetfield as being a “celebration of passion and a tribute to the craftsman who strives for excellence in their lives.”
Blackened M81 and S84 are available in four sizes: Robusto, 5 x 50; Toro, 6 x 52; Corona Doble, 7 x 50; and Corona, 5 x 43. These cigars come in 20-count boxes and are now available in international markets in addition to the U.S.
You can learn more about Blackened and other premium cigar lines from Drew Estate by visiting drewestate.com.