Blackened Cigars by Drew Estate S84 Shade to Black is a follow-up to the popular M81 cigar. The S84 Shade to Black uses the same USA Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Nicaraguan Maduro and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro filler leaves as the M81 only this time its covered by a smooth Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. By swapping out the wrapper, the S84 Shade to Black offers a smooth, nuanced, and deliciously inviting smoking journey. The “S” in the name refers to the cigar’s shade wrapper, the “84” is the year Metallica released their “Ride the Lightning” album and “Shade to Black” is a reference to “Fade to Black” a song on the album. Blackened Cigars is a collaboration between three top-tier artisans from three truly diverse fields who share an immense passion for cigars: James Hetfield, singer/songwriter/guitarist of the metal band Metallica, along with Rob Dietrich, master distiller and blender of Blackened Whiskey, and Johnathan Drew, globally recognized cigar crafter and founder/president of Drew Estate.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Claro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Claro wrapper is light, yellowish brown in color.
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuador is the perfect place to grow wrappers, because it is located on the Equator! And it has rich soils too. The weather conditions, with a nearly permanent cloudy sky, provide a natural shade, protecting the wrapper plants from sunshine and allowing the tobacco to grow thin and light. This climate allows tobacco growers to grow Connecticut-seed wrapper in the shade without shade cloths, resulting in more economical wrapper.
Binder
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
USA Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco is grown in the Connecticut River Valley area. The soil in this region is of glacial origins. The tobacco is dark, oily, flavorful, and aromatic. It is used primarily as a maduro wrapper, but it also serves as an excellent binder.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
USA Pennsylvania
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Drew Estate
Drew Estate was founded in 1998 by New Yorkers and friends Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Their dream to make great cigars has turned into one of the best success stories in the industry, and their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, called "La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate" is today one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world.
Corona, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $195.00 | $185.95 FREE SHIPPING | $9.05 | 925 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $9.75 | $9.75 | | 45 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Churchill, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $220.00 | $209.95 FREE SHIPPING | $10.05 | 1045 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $11.00 | $11.00 | | 55 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Robusto, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $200.00 | $190.95 FREE SHIPPING | $9.05 | 950 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $10.00 | $10.00 | | 50 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Toro, Medium, Claro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $210.00 | $199.95 FREE SHIPPING | $10.05 | 995 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $10.50 | $10.50 | | 50 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
The Blackened M81 Cigars by Drew Estate is the dream-come-to-life creation of three top-tier artisans from three very diverse fields who share an immense passion for cigars. James Hetfield, singer/songwriter/guitarist of the metal band Metallica, along with Rob Dietrich, master distiller and blender of Blackened Whiskey, and Johnathan Drew, cigar crafter and founder/president of Drew Estate, teamed up create this potent and flavor packed cigar. It took the trio two years to develop the blend, which they consider an expression of passion. The cigar is composed of a Mexican San Andres wrapper draped over a USA Connecticut Broadleaf binder and a filler composed of Nicaraguan and USA Pennsylvania leaves. This is one dark and flavorful cigar. As a nod to the band Metallica, the “M81” stands for Metallica and 1981, which is the year the band was formed. “Blackened” is the name of a song from the band’s “And Justice for All” album, which was released in 1988.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres Maduro
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Mexican tobacco is very dark and the best leaves can be used as maduro wrappers. San Andres Maduro is a thick, medium bodied dark leaf, also called San Andres Morron. Like Connecticut Broadleaf, San Andres Maduro is stalk cut and used for binder and wrapper.
Binder
USA Connecticut Broadleaf
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
USA Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco is grown in the Connecticut River Valley area. The soil in this region is of glacial origins. The tobacco is dark, oily, flavorful, and aromatic. It is used primarily as a maduro wrapper, but it also serves as an excellent binder.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
USA Pennsylvania
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Drew Estate
Drew Estate was founded in 1998 by New Yorkers and friends Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel. Their dream to make great cigars has turned into one of the best success stories in the industry, and their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, called "La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate" is today one of the five largest premium cigar factories in the world.
Corona, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $195.00 | $185.95 FREE SHIPPING | $9.05 | 925 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $9.75 | $9.30 | $0.45 | 45 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Churchill, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $220.00 | $209.95 FREE SHIPPING | $10.05 | 1045 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $11.00 | $10.45 | $0.55 | 50 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Robusto, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $200.00 | $190.95 FREE SHIPPING | $9.05 | 950 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $10.00 | $9.50 | $0.50 | 45 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Toro, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $210.00 | $199.95 FREE SHIPPING | $10.05 | 995 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
| Single | $10.50 | $10.00 | $0.50 | 50 | In Stock Ships Today | | |
Questions & Answers
Luis Voces enviam para Portugal?
Posted 7/12/2024
NITESH MEPANI weight per cigar please?
Posted 6/2/2024
Ian Cassidy Do you ship to Ireland?
Posted 5/31/2024
James Lee Please could you tell me if you shop to the UK? Many thanks
Posted 5/31/2024
Gmpillado Do you ship to Mexico?
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Omri Levy How much do one cigar weigh?
Posted 4/5/2024
Sebb Do you ship to Sweden and if so, what does it cost for that shipment ?
Posted 3/15/2024
Dace Do you ship to uk
Posted 12/24/2023
Leonard Van Den Ouden Do you ship these blackened m81 to The Netherlands
Posted 12/17/2023
Ilona Do you ship to the Netherlands
Posted 10/15/2023
Clémence Livrez vous en France?
Posted 9/24/2023
Michael Bentolila I’d like to order a box of the Blackened M81 Toros from Drew Estates as soon as one is available. Thank you!
Posted 11/16/2022
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