Day 7 : Drew Estate / BOTL 8 Day Holiday Extravaganza

[drewestatecigar]

Hey guys, we decided to do something special for all of you here on BOTL. We are going to be giving away some awesome prizes every day from now until Christmas Day. All you have to do is answer the question included each day.

NOTE: All prizes will ship after we return to the office from the holidays.

List of prizes:

12/18 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 1 Box of Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Lanceros - Winner: shadowcam
12/19 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 1 10-ct bundle of UZI +11 and 1 5pk UZI Baitfish - Winner: heavyd
12/20 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 5 Ratzillas - Winner: thejavaman
12/21 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 5 UF-13 - Winner: morrisjohn
12/22 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 1 Box of Joya de Nicaragua CyB - Winner: Chrisso
12/23 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 10 Herrera Esteli - Winner: LigaPrivadaFanboy
12/24 - 1 4-ct Tin of Papas Fritas and 5 Ratzillas and 5 UF-13 and 1 10-ct bundle of UZI +11 - Winner: bdc30
12/25 - 1 Wooden Box of Papas Fritas (incl. 7 4-ct tins) and 1 box of Herrera Esteli

To enter today, answer the following question:

Who's your favorite cigar industry personality?

Leave your responses below and I will pick one winner at random tomorrow at 3pm EST.

 

[press_mute]

I haven't met very many in the industry, but hey JD was very chill and showed his passion for cigars. For me, that's all that matters.

 

[CigarGavin]

Willy Herrera; met him at an event in the chicago area and he called me over as he was rolling to take time to explain the different types of ways to finish a cigar because I had expressed interested earlier in the night, really great guy.

 

[Grrrrr609]

Ive only met Dion Giolito. So im not really sure if i have a favorite.

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[mwlabel]

I've only met Pete Johnson, so based on in-person experience... him.

 

[Monsterdg]

JD; never met him myself, but he looks like he'd be a lot of fun to hang with. Also, in his videos he's very passionate about what he does and the people around him. Cheers!

 

[bdc30]

No finer gentleman in the industry I've met than one of our very own - here's to you Speedbump.

 

[Goalee1]

This is a tough one. Theyre all so dedicated to their product and their followers. Personally, I'd have to put Willy Herrera at the top of my list. Met him several years ago at Titan de bronze. Just happened to go there when the guy at my father was a little not so friendly. He not only took time to show me his establishment but rolled a cigar for me. Fast foward 3 years I see him at the BOTL herf in Chitown when he started with DE, and the guy remembered me! Plus his new smokes are amazing. A guy who knows tobacco from start to finish and actually rolls some amazing sticks.., #1 with me. G1

 

[Nicko]

JD. For his passion, customer service, availability and all around fairness within the industry.

 

[Speedbump]

No finer gentleman in the industry I've met than one of our very own - here's to you Speedbump.

Really B2 thank you very much

 

[USCG Cigar Newb]

Sadly have yet to be able to meet any one really so to speak from the industry, so my opinion might not hold too much water. But from what I have read and seen, JD or Pete

 

[ZachF88]

Well, the whole BOTL community! But as for a maker/owner/ etc, JD is freakin awesome! I'm not trying to suck up either. I just think he's really cool, has his own style, super nice and really cares about people. Can't go wrong with all of that!

 

[Phaedron]

Well, seeing as the only one I've met is Rocky Patel, I guess I have to say Rocky Patel.

 

[FuenteSmoker]

Going to have to kiss the wall and say JD....his passion for his company his support here on BOTL . Also riding around in a chopped old skool on 24's with custom paint...pretty sick.. Also fun videos and AWSOME swag......seems like a guy I could hang with pretty easily!!!!

 

[Dustinspo]

Pete Johnson.

 

[biggie55]

My front runners would be EPC and JD!

 

[StocktonJohn]

Don Pepin.. the Master of all things cigars.

 

[Rick]

I haven't met either of these guys, but based upon YouTube videos, I'd vote for JD and S. Saka (tie)

 

[Jfire]

Without a doubt Jose Pepin Garcia. I love that man. Feels like he could've been my grandfather only Cuban. Such a humble, kind man.

 

[ironchefscott]

sadly have not met too many.....not too many folks come out to portland. JD? come out to portland? I can show you some great breweries! So I don't have one yet.....but Al argenti I did meet and he was a damn nice guy