Java

Man… the Java by Drew Estate absolutely lives up to the hype.

This cigar does not punch you in the face with strength — it punches you with flavor. And what a flavorful smoke it is.

From the first draw, the cigar unleashed rich notes of mocha, espresso, dark chocolate, and creamy sweetness layered over smooth Nicaraguan tobacco. The dark, oily Maduro wrapper gave the cigar a deep, luxurious character, while the infused coffee flavors blended seamlessly with the tobacco instead of overpowering it. The result was a rich, velvety smoke that felt more like indulging in a gourmet dessert than simply smoking a cigar. Retailers and reviewers consistently describe the Java line as delivering rich mocha, espresso, cocoa, vanilla, and coffee-infused flavors, which perfectly matched my experience.

What impressed me most was how smooth the cigar remained from beginning to end. Thick aromatic clouds poured from the cigar while leaving behind an absolutely wonderful room note that lingered pleasantly in the air. There was no harshness, no bitterness, and no rough edges — just creamy, flavorful smoke the entire way through.

The construction was excellent as well. Slow-burning, consistent, and easy to draw, this cigar made it dangerously easy to sit back and lose track of time.

And honestly?

I enjoyed it so much that I immediately ordered a box of them.

At $7.20 a stick, the Java is not cheap, especially for an infused cigar. But after smoking it, I did not even flinch at the price. For the amount of flavor, aroma, smoothness, and enjoyment packed into this cigar, it was absolutely worth every penny.

Damn good cigar.