With the release of the Southern Draw Manzanita, a new era of Southern Draw cigars has begun. Robert Holt’s veteran owned company has always been known for their high-quality blends. But this one truly takes the cake. Named for the reddish hue of the wrapper, Manzanita cigars celebrate the creation of cigar tobacco itself. Part of the proceeds from each box of Manzanita goes to the First Nations Development Institute, to help honor the debt to indigenous Americans.

The origins of the tobacco in the Southern Draw Manzanita remains undisclosed. What we do know is that this cigar is crafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez through a collaboration with Robert and AJ. Additionally, Holt has confirmed the filler contains Corojo ’99 and some of the highly sought after Pelo de Oro leaf. Manzanita delivers a deep, rich dark chocolate and cedar heavy profile with creaminess added as it burns down. Overall, Manzanita is a medium to full-bodied experience that any fan of Southern Draw cigars should try.