BARN SMOKER
Tour tobacco farms and learn the behind-the-scenes info on how our cigars are made with interactive, informative, and fun experiences with our Ambassadors.
EXPERIENCE BARN SMOKER BY DREW ESTATE
Visit the farms where our tobacco is grown and experience first-hand the labor of love that goes into planting, harvesting, and curing premium cigar tobacco. With interactive and fun experiences led by Drew Estate Ambassadors like our Founder Jonathan Drew Sann, Master Blender Willy Herrera, and Factory Spokesperson Pedro Gomez, you’ll be fully immersed in the Drew Estate Way.
Barn Smoker isn’t just an event—it’s the ultimate Drew Estate experience. Walk the fields with Jonathan Drew Sann and our master blenders as they explain the intricacies of tobacco cultivation. Enjoy tastings paired with local cuisine, live music, and cigar aficionados from around the world. Believe us, nothing else comes close to smoking cigars right where the magic begins.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CONNECTICUT BARN SMOKER – DAY ONE
Day one of this Journey to the Connecticut River Valley. Learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms.
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CONNECTICUT BARN SMOKER – DAY TWO
Day two of this Journey to the Connecticut River Valley. Learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing at the Dunn & Foster Farms.
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KENTUCKY CASTLE FAMILY REUNION
Join an elevated thank-you experience for Drew Estate’s biggest supporters – with plenty of activities and fun, Family Reunion is the ultimate celebration.
VIEW DETAILSTRAVEL TO WHERE IT ALL BEGINS
The beauty of a handmade cigar can’t be overstated – our Barn Smokers give you a glimpse into just how this amazing process begins.
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AMBASSADORS
IZOLA WOODS
Izola is the host and MC at Barn Smoker. And she’s our lifestyle ambassador and has extensive industry experience, including cigar culture and lifestyle. Certified in Bourbon, her knowledge of liquor and wine runs deep. Find her at Barn Smoker for any cigar pairing questions.
WILLY HERRERA
The Master Blender and Creative Director of Drew Estate, Willy is a leader and educator in the industry. Through conversation, learn how he creates a well-balanced, flavorful cigar and his blending techniques.
PEDRO GOMEZ
Drew Estates Cigar Ambassador Pedro is the co-master of the ceremony at Barn Smoker. He’ll be hand-cutting, lighting cigars for our VIP attendees, and giving tobacco presentations in the tobacco fields. Catch him floating throughout the event, engaging with retailers and the cigar community.
PAST EVENTS
Florida Barn Smoker
Premium cigar tobacco growing in Florida was resurrected with Florida Sun Grown tobacco, which is cultivated on a 20-acre farm in Clermont.
Nov 9, 2024
Kentucky Fire Cured Barn Smoker
Join us in Hopkinsville, Kentucky where it’s all about the smoke.
October 5, 2024
Connecticut River Valley Barn Smoker
Journey to the Connecticut River Valley to learn the rich and storied history of tobacco growing and processing.
Aug 10, 2024