Southern Draw
Southern Draw Cigars is a premium cigar maker founded by U.S. Army and Navy veterans (Robert & Sharon Holt) with a focus on classic tobacco traditions, quality, and community. Their cigars are handmade in Estelí, Nicaragua using carefully aged and fermented tobacco from top growing regions (including Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and others) and crafted in collaboration with seasoned artisans led by AJ Fernandez. They emphasize consistency, quality, and respect for the rich heritage of tobacco production. Southern Draw doesn’t have just one flavor — it’s a family of premium cigars, each with its own profile — but the general style across the lines tends to be medium to full-bodied with many blends having depth and complexity while remaining balanced. The cigars are well constructed and are known for good draw, even burns and a rich smoke. Flavorful notes can include spice and cedarwood, caramel and dried fruit in the richer blends, cream and sweet tobacco in the milder Connecticut wrappers, and pepper and earthy tones in the more robust offerings. Southern Draw Cigars appeals to enthusiasts who appreciate handmade, flavorful cigars with a story and strong construction, and offers options across the strength spectrum — from approachable to bold.
