Drew Estate Factory Smokes

Smoked: Drew Estate Factory Smokes Connecticut Shade

Smoked at: St charles

Last night I didn’t feel like burning through one of my good sticks I just wanted something easy while sitting outside. So I grabbed one of the Factory Smokes Sweet Churchills I usually keep around for people who aren’t regular cigar smokers. Normally I hand these out so I don’t waste a premium cigar on someone who won’t really appreciate it, but this time I lit one up myself.

To be real, for a $2–3 cigar, it wasn’t bad at all. The cap gave that little sweet kick on the lips right from the start, which makes it approachable even for beginners. The draw was smooth, plenty of smoke output, and the burn line actually held better than I expected for a budget stick.

Flavor-wise it stayed pretty simple: a little sweetness upfront, light earthy and woody notes through the middle, and a touch of nuttiness as it burned down. Nothing complex, but nothing harsh either. Exactly what you’d expect from an everyday bundle cigar.

Honestly, this isn’t a stick I’d reach for if I’m sitting down for a serious cigar night, but it’s perfect for hanging out, handing to friends, or just killing some time without worrying about “wasting” a premium. For the money, Drew Estate keeps these consistent, and I actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Final word: Solid budget smoke. Won’t blow your mind, but it gets the job done and that’s the whole point of Factory Smokes.

Rating: Burn: 8/10 \| Flavor: 6/10 \| Value: 9/10