Drew Estate Blackened M81

Yes, it’s a Metallica song—but it’s also so much more.

Introducing Blackened M81 by Drew Estate—a passion-fueled, powerhouse collaboration between three legends: Jonathan Drew, James Hetfield (Metallica co-founder), and Rob Dietrich, master distiller behind BLACKENED American Whiskey. This project took over two years of blending, tasting, and fine-tuning, with Hetfield and Dietrich deeply involved in crafting what they believe is the perfect cigar.

The spotlight here is firmly on Maduro. A Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Maduro binder is wrapped in a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, delivering a rich and bold profile. Inside, a potent mix of Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro fillers, including Drew Estate’s strongest ligero, unleashes an intense experience brimming with notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and a smoky, earthy finish.

Whether you’re into music, whiskey, or premium cigars, this blend is a tribute to all three—and it delivers with headbanging intensity.