2011 Nicaraguan Cigar Festival

[podman28]

I was just wondering if any of you guys are heading down to Esteli for the Festival this year? I know I am and would love to share a smoke or two with other BOTLers. I was told there is still some space available but it is filling up fast. You can find all the information you need to register at www.nicaraguancigarfestival.com.

 

[Jonathan Drew]

Tim. We are currently sitting in a committee meeting right now and things are looking great. Orlando Padron just entered the room and they are talking about the farm lunch on the day of April 7, that will take place right in a huge tobacco barn in Jalapa. There will also be a festive lunch at My Father on April 8, and of course the dinner at Drew Estate, which will include the CRA appreciation dinner, the Charity Auction, and the Limited Edition evening hosted by Pete Johnson.

Hoping to see a strong showing of BOTL during the festival, which begins on April 5 (checkin and welcome dinner in Managua) and ends on April 9 (fly out from Managua). I believe that the Limited Editions by all the Nicaraguan Guilders will be a big highlight and I plan to get a few sets to age and add to the master collection.

www.nicaraguancigarfestival.com

Best,
JD

 

[jwyatt55]

Sounds like a great time but I sadly can not get the time off work. Fingers crossed for a return to nic in 2012!!

 

[podman28]

I am very excited about my first trip to Jalapa to see the fields.

 

[drewestatecigar]

2 weeks to go, we going to see any of you BOTLers at the Festival?

 

[Nubster]

I wish !!! one day though i'll be there

 

[PLUSH]

2 weeks to go, we going to see any of you BOTLers at the Festival?

Would love to be there again. Don't think it will happen.

 

[drewestatecigar]

Picking up Podman from the airport today, leaving for Nica tomorrow! Expect plenty of content in the form of video and pictures to be posted afterwards.

 

[Soundwave13]

Have a blast guys - wish I could be there! I'm thinking of return 2012 too, but right now, I'm putting my efforts to taking the wife somewhere for our 10th anni.

 

[iCraig]

Picking up Podman from the airport today, leaving for Nica tomorrow! Expect plenty of content in the form of video and pictures to be posted afterwards.

Looking forward to being able to share in it through the pics and videos!

 

[drewestatecigar]

Hey guys, just finished putting together the video on Day 1 of the festival. Stay tuned for days 2-4 to be posted later this week and next week.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4H64PNbD8c"]YouTube - 2011 Nicaraguan Cigar Festival, Day 1 by Drew Estate[/ame]

 

[Cigar Cowboy]

What a great video. Wish I was there. Thanks for sharing.

 

[podman28]

It was definitely a great experience. I am already looking forward to next year's festival!

 

[NorCal Guy]

Thanks for sharing the video and I look forward to the next one. Hope to be there next year.

 

[drewestatecigar]

Here's the video from Day 2, Part 1. Lots more video to come.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB68pb4cbOo"]YouTube - Nicaraguan Cigar Festival Day 2, Part 1 by Drew Estate[/ame]