
The Rebirth of Cigars β From ACID to Liga Privada and Beyond
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Drew Estate is one of the most innovative and influential cigar companies in modern history. Founded in 1998 by Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel in a tiny New York City apartment, Drew Estate has grown into a powerhouse that produces some of the most sought-after cigars in the world β from the infused ACID line that brought millions of new smokers to cigars, to the ultra-premium Liga Privada series that redefined what a Nicaraguan cigar could be. CigarFinder compares Drew Estate prices across 17+ trusted retailers.
Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel started Drew Estate in 1998 with little more than passion and a willingness to challenge cigar industry conventions. Their first major success was ACID, an infused cigar that broke every traditional rule and became one of the best-selling premium cigars in America. The profits from ACID funded Drew's ambitious plans for traditional premium cigars.
In 2007, master blender Willy Herrera and the Drew Estate team released Liga Privada No. 9 β a cigar originally blended as Jonathan Drew's personal smoke. Made with rare Connecticut Broadleaf Stalk Cut wrapper and aged Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers, Liga Privada became an instant legend, earning 96-point ratings and creating a secondary market frenzy.
The Undercrown was born when Drew Estate's rollers created their own blend using Liga Privada's second-tier tobaccos β the result was so good it became its own line, delivering Liga-like quality at a more accessible price. Herrera Esteli showcases Willy Herrera's personal blending style. Tabak Especial is a coffee-infused line. Nica Rustica celebrates rustic Nicaraguan tobacco. In 2014, Swisher International acquired Drew Estate, providing resources for growth while maintaining the brand's creative independence.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Founded: 1998
Popular Lines: Liga Privada No. 9, Liga Privada T52, Undercrown, Undercrown Shade, ACID, Herrera Esteli, Tabak Especial, Nica Rustica, Java, Deadwood