Herrera Esteli Norteno

If you worked at a prestigious and widely heralded cigar company, you too might get access to the absolute best tobaccos available and be able to create a world-class smoke like the Norteño by Willy Herrera. Rising from humble origins crafting quality cigars for a small Miami boutique, Herrera is now a master blender at famed Drew Estate in Nicaragua. With this access to the La Gran Fabrica factory's vast stores of quality leaf, he was given ample time after joining the team to prove his mettle and he took full advantage. First blending a collection of aged Esteli and Jalapa tobacco for the filler, Willy then selected a Honduran binder to add a spicy kick to the rich San Andres Maduro wrapper he laid over each box-pressed vitola. Cigar Aficionado has awarded Herrera Estelí Norteño multiple 90+ ratings, reaching as high as a 94 rating and securing it the number 7 position on the Top 25 of 2016 list. Packed into boxes of ten without cellophane, each Norteño is decorated with a simple green and cream-colored band bearing the embossed image of Nicaragua's national bird, the Guardabarranco. The rounded-square profile of each heavy stick fits nicely in the hand, and the triple cap applied to the toothy, mocha-hued wrapper mirrors the overall quality of the rest of the cigar. Not content to play it safe, Herrera decided to go all out on his inaugural effort and so the Norteño is a full-bodied and full-flavored treat loaded with earth and cedar and a black pepper at the base but enlightened with buttered toast, sweet currants, and a luscious floral aroma. If the Norteño by Willy Herrera is any indication, we can look forward to many more years of stellar releases from Drew Estate far above and beyond their polarizing Acid cigars. You're also encouraged to check out the Herrera Esteli brand available here at Cigar Stores Near Me at tremendous savings. Blended by Herrera and released while the Norteño was still in development, it proves the man showed up at Drew Estate ready to play ball. We have many options for you! Free cigar shipping for USA deliveries only.