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PRODUCT PROFILE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY
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TOBACCO BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
Drew Debuts “Pappy Van Winkle”
Miami, Florida-based Drew Estate announced an exclusive manu-
facturing agreement with Pappy & Company, as well as the new
“Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve” premium handmade cigar.
This new cigar will be produced at Drew Estate’s Estelí, Nicaragua
factory in partnership with Pappy & Company, the family-owned
merchandise division of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, producers of
legendary whiskeys including Pappy Van Winkle bourbon.
The Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve cigar is a long-filler,
premium cigar made by hand in very small batches. This historic
cigar will feature a robust Ecuadorian habano wrapper and well-
aged Nicaraguan filler tobaccos personally selected by Drew Estate
Co-Founder Jonathan Drew. The strength level of the Pappy Van
Winkle’s Family Reserve cigar will be medium-plus, which will allow
both new smokers and experienced aficionados to enjoy the blend.
“It’s a well-rounded, sophisticated cigar with body and a hearty ex-
pression,” says Drew. “Drew Estate is known for passion and inno-
vation, and making premium cigars is our
raison d’être
[reason to
be]. The Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve premium cigar is truly
a showcase of our passion for cigar-making.”
The partnership between the Van Winkle family and Drew Estate
will allow people to experience a flavor combination that is unique
and will remain consistent through time.
The final blend is the perfect complement to any Van Winkle spir-
it, but Drew Estate’s favorite match with the Pappy Van Winkle’s
Family Reserve cigar is the Van Winkle Family Reserve rye. The
spice notes from the rye bring out the pepper and graham cracker
notes in the cigar. Drew Estate, drewestate.com
Gold Never Gets Old
M&R Holdings has reintroduced Farmer’s Gold Pipe
Tobacco with a new look, new size and enhanced blends.
Now available in a new 6-ounce, safety-sealed bag, as
well as the traditional 16-ounce bag, Farmer’s Gold Pipe
Tobacco comes in Red, Menthol Green, Gold and Natural.
The tobacco blends are premium tobaccos and guaranteed
to be 100 percent fresh. The 6-ounce bags are packaged 36
bags per box, while the 16-ounce size is packaged 24 bags
per box. M&R Holdings, 800-451-5729