Officially introduced at the 2014 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the Herrera Estelí Norteño line was the much anticipated followup to Drew Estate’s popular Herrera Estelí brand. It debuted in six different vitolas, all of which have a soft box-press, and the name translates into northerners from Spanish. The word is used in Nicaragua to refer to people from Estelí, which is located in northern Nicaragua. In July, Drew Estate announced the first addition to the Herrera Estelí Norteño line, the 7 x 48 Edición Limitada. The churchill is not only the first new size since the line launched, but is also the first limited edition, with only 2,000 Boxes of 15 produced. “The Norteño has been one of my favorite blends for many months now, with its meaty, spicy flavor; it just fits my palate perfectly,” said Willy Herrera, Drew Estate’s master blender, in a press release. “This new Edicion Limitada is based on the same Herrera Estelí Norteño blend profile with a few changes here and there. Any fan of our Herrera Estelí lines will definitely enjoy these sticks. Pick them up soon as they’re sure to sell out quickly.” In terms of the blend, the Norteño Edición Limitada is identical to the rest of the vitolas in ...
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