Southern Draw Cigars

Name: Southern Draw
Brand: Southern Draw
Rating: 4.75 (29 reviews)

Husband-and-wife team Robert and Sharon Holt founded Southern Draw Cigars in 2014. The entrepreneurial couple manages the brand with relatives and close friends, who proudly acknowledge it as a U.S. Veteran-owned company. Southern Draw cigars are blended and handmade at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Holt family partnered with AJ Fernandez to produce a collection of small-batch cigars that has grown to include several blends drawn from a wide array of distinctive tobaccos. Recent accolades in Cigar Aficionado include high marks for the 93-rated Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone, 92-rated Kudzu, and 91-rated Cedrus.

CIGARS

Southern Draw Cedrus
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Medium-Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Indonesian

3 Reviews

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Southern Draw Cedrus

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Medium-Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Indonesian
A consistent profile of coffee bean, leather, toffee, caramel, & spices

Choose from a handful of classic sizes
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw Cedrus is a small-batch brand handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, by AJ Fernandez for brand founder Robert Holt. Cedrus gets its name from the type of wood cigar boxes are made from, Cedrus libani, which imparts a desirable flavor and aroma when cigars age in cedar boxes. An oily Indonesia wrapper leaf covers an eventful blend of long-filler tobaccos, including Dominican Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Habano ’92, and Nicaraguan Corojo ’99. A consistent profile of coffee bean, leather, toffee, caramel, and spices earned a 91-point rating from the critics in Cigar Aficionado. Add a boutique blend, originally intended as a limited edition, from Southern Draw to you collection when you choose from a handful of classic sizes.
Southern Draw Evening Primrose
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: San Andres

2 Reviews

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Southern Draw Evening Primrose

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: San Andres
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

The Southern Draw portfolio is home to a growing series of Nicaraguan cigars blended and handcrafted by AJ Fernandez, including Evening Primrose. A medium-brown San Andrés wrapper leaf is paired with an Ecuador Sumatra binder and long-filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua, Honduras, and the USA. Distinct notes of roasted coffee, earth, dark cocoa powder, and spices layer the palate throughout a full-bodied smoke, available in a collection of popular sizes handmade at AJ’s factory. The folks at Southern Draw named the cigar for one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, which only blooms at night, hence Evening Primrose. Order Southern Draw Evening Primrose cigars for your humidor and savor another complex recipe created from a hearty blend of AJ’s finest tobaccos today.
Southern Draw Firethorn
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano

2 Reviews

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Southern Draw Firethorn

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Handcrafted at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua

Notes of almond, cashew, caramel, & cocoa
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw Firethorn cigars are handcrafted at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, in a collection of handmade classics. An Ecuador Habano Rosado wrapper leaf embraces an intricate blend of Cuban-seed long-filler tobaccos, from Nicaragua, tucked inside a binder from San Andrés. Notes of almond, cashew, caramel, and cocoa mingle before an earthy and woody finish envelops the palate. Add a small-batch smoke from Southern Draw to your humidor when you’re craving a distinctive profile blended by renowned cigar-maker AJ Fernandez.
Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf

6 Reviews

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Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Blended from a dark & oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper

Notes of molasses & coffee bean mingle with creamy hints of cedar & spice
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw cigars hail from esteemed cigar-maker AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. Jacob’s Ladder is blended from a dark and oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper over an Ecuador binder and Nicaraguan long-fillers in a collection of savory sizes. Succulent notes of molasses and coffee bean mingle with creamy hints of cedar and spice before long, malty, and full-bodied finish. Taste the distinction an authentic Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper leaf imparts in a small-batch blend from one of today’s most popular Nicaraguan cigar-makers.
Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder Brimstone
Price Per Cigar:
$12.09 - $13.47

2 options available

Strength: Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf

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Southern Draw Jacob's Ladder Brimstone

Price Per Cigar:

$12.09 - $13.47

Strength Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
A slightly stronger version of the original Jacob's Ladder blend

A smoky & sweet profile of raisin & chocolate
SHAPES: Perfecto

Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone is a slightly stronger version of the original Jacob’s Ladder blend, courtesy of a hearty broadleaf binder grown in the U.S. A dark and lustrous Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper hugs a robust blend of premium long-fillers, from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, which rest inside an American-grown broadleaf binder. Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone opens with plenty of black pepper and wood before a smoky and sweet profile of raisin and chocolate culminates in a nutty finish with hints of molasses. Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone is handcrafted at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Taste another small-batch gem from AJ rated 90 points by the critics in Cigar Aficionado.
Southern Draw Kudzu
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Medium-Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Oscuro

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Southern Draw Kudzu

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Medium-Full

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Oscuro
Drafted from an oily Cuban-seed Oscuro wrapper grown in Ecuador

Sweet & zesty notes of black pepper, toffee, coffee bean, & molasses
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw Kudzu cigars hail from the hands of talented cigar rollers at the sprawling AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, where they’re blended for Southern Draw brand founder Robert Holt. Kudzu is drafted from an oily Cuban-seed Oscuro wrapper grown in Ecuador and a medium to full-bodied blend of well-aged Nicaraguan long-fillers. Sweet and zesty notes of black pepper, toffee, coffee bean, and molasses mingle with hints of nuts and wood. The critics in Cigar Aficionado rated Southern Draw Kudzu 92 points for its smooth and complex profile. Choose from a collection of classic sizes rolled with a closed foot for an extra-flavorful intro when you first fire one up.
Southern Draw Morning Glory
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Mild-Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Connecticut Shade

1 Review

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Southern Draw Morning Glory

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Mild-Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw Morning Glory cigars are handmade at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, in three classic sizes. A light-blond Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf covers a complex blend of Cuban-seed long-filler tobaccos grown in Nicaragua on select estates operated by AJ. Mellow tasting notes of cinnamon, graham cracker, herbs, nuts, and fresh hay mingle with hints of straw throughout a mild to medium-bodied smoke. Add Southern Draw Morning Glory to your rotation when you’re in search of an approachable Nicaraguan profile blended and handcrafted to the consistent standards of AJ Fernandez.
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon
Price Per Cigar:
$10.54 - $13.47

6 options available

Strength: Mild-Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut

11 Reviews

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Southern Draw Rose of Sharon

Price Per Cigar:

$10.54 - $13.47

Strength Mild-Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Blended by AJ Fernandez

Notes of leather, white pepper, & oak layer the palate
SHAPES: Gordo, Robusto, Toro

Southern Draw Rose of Sharon is blended by AJ Fernandez from an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper and a complex core of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers tucked inside a Nicaraguan binder. Tasting notes of leather, white pepper, and oak layer the palate with velvety texture before an earthy and succulent finish. Hints of spice punctuate the profile from beginning to end in a handful of popular sizes. Rose of Sharon is named for Sharon Holt, the wife of Southern Draw brand founder Robert Holt. Savor a small-batch smoke handmade at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose
Price Per Cigar:
$10.99 - $12.25

2 options available

Strength: Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut

4 Reviews

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Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose

Price Per Cigar:

$10.99 - $12.25

Strength Medium

Country: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
A complex core of Dominican & Honduran long-fillers

Tasting notes of cedar, nuts, & fresh bread
SHAPES: Belicoso

Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose cigars are named for Sharon Holt, wife of Southern Draw brand founder Robert Holt. A golden-blond Ecuador Connecticut wrapper leaf encapsulates a complex core of Dominican and Honduran long-fillers tucked within a Nicaraguan binder. Tasting notes of cedar, nuts, and fresh bread weave silky textures over the palate before a mellow finish with hints of white pepper punctuates the end. Southern Draw cigars are blended and handcrafted at the AJ Fernandez factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

ACCESSORIES

Southern Draw Beanie
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$19.95

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Southern Draw Beanie

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$19.95
Show your love for Southern Draw cigars with a comfy black beanie featuring the brand’s logo front and center. The Texas-based cigar brand is blended and handmade at the famous AJ Fernandez factory in Nicaragua. When the weather cools off, fans of Southern Draw cigars can rock a black beanie that fits like a glove and is easy to wash. Order one for your cigar gear arsenal today.
Southern Draw Wine Tumbler
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$24.95

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Southern Draw Wine Tumbler

Only:

$24.95
Order a Southern Draw Wine Tumbler for your arsenal of barware today. This durable tumbler holds ice for up to 24 hours and maximizes temperature retention for hot beverages while protecting your hands from extreme heat or cold with double-wall vacuum insulation. A heavy-duty airtight seal, no-sweat exterior, and dishwasher-safe material make this versatile tumbler perfect for indoor and outdoor use on a variety of rugged excursions. Choose a sturdy stainless-steel tumbler in your favorite color featuring a Southern Draw logo on the front.

SOUTHERN DRAW BRAND HISTORY

Southern Draw brand founders Robert and Sharon Holt are committed to fostering the kinship that brings cigar lovers together. Based in Austin, Texas, the Holt family upholds traditional Southern values and deeply appreciates the talented blenders and cigar rollers who craft Southern Draw cigars to the highest standards of quality and consistency. Robert and Sharon Holt express their gratitude by offering financial assistance to the dedicated cigar rollers in and around Estelí, Nicaragua, through their 300 HANDS project.

Southern Draw cigars enjoy a loyal following that continues to grow. Master blender AJ Fernandez was a budding cigarmaker when the Holt family began their search for a manufacturing partner over a decade ago. As AJ Fernandez has expanded his farms and factories, he’s grown Southern Draw’s small-batch portfolio with Robert and Sharon Holt.

SOUTHERN DRAW BRAND OVERVIEW

The Southern Draw Cigars lineup includes a host of unique cigars. In 2019, Cigar Aficionado rated Southern Draw Cedrus 91 points for its hearty profile of coffee bean, leather, toffee, and spices. Cedrus is named for the Cedrus libani wood used to make cigar boxes. The blend consists of an intricate assemblage of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, grown from Cuban seeds, and a dark Indonesian wrapper.

Southern Draw Jacob’s Ladder is an excellent cigar to taste the nuances a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper provides. Beneath it, well-aged long-fillers from Ecuador and Nicaragua fill out a series of popular sizes that deliver notes of molasses, coffee, cedar, and spice. A stronger version, called Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone, also utilizes an oily Pennsylvania Broadleaf. Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers rest inside a broadleaf binder grown in America. Brimstone pulses with notes of black pepper and wood. Hints of raisin, cocoa, and nuts emerge before a full-bodied finish. Cigar Aficionado rated the blend 93 points.

Kudzu from Southern Draw earned a 92-point rating, featuring an Oscuro wrapper, grown in Ecuador from Cuban-seed tobaccos, and a zesty blend of vintage Nicaraguan long-fillers. Toffee, molasses, and black pepper layer the palate with nutty and woody nuances.

Southern Draw broadened its audience with a milder cigar called the Rose of Sharon. A silky, seamless Ecuador Connecticut wrapper conceals a succulent interior of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. Velvety notes of white pepper, leather, and oak leave an easygoing impression. An additional small-batch version, called the Desert Rose, is rolled from Dominican and Honduran long-fillers and a Nicaraguan binder, finished in a golden Connecticut-seed wrapper from Ecuador.

One of Southern Draw’s original releases is Firethorn, blended from a Cuban-seed Rosado wrapper, grown in Ecuador, and a San Andrés binder with Nicaraguan long-fillers. A series of thicker sizes resonates with notes of cashew, caramel, almond, and cocoa throughout a pleasantly woody smoke.

At the end of 2024, Southern Draw began distributing two additional blends nationally: Morning Glory and Evening Primrose. Both were released in limited quantities the year prior. Morning Glory dials up a milder profile with subtle notes of graham cracker, baking spices, nuts, and herbs. A Connecticut Shade wrapper covers Cuban-seed tobaccos harvested on AJ’s Nicaraguan estates, culminating in a 90-rated blend.

Southern Draw Evening Primrose unfolds with bold notes of coffee, earth, cocoa powder, and pepper, courtesy of a San Andrés wrapper, an Ecuador Sumatra binder, and long-fillers from Nicaragua, Honduras, and the USA. Evening Primrose and Morning Glory are named for plants, highlighting Robert and Sharon’s love of gardening.

If you enjoy the AJ Fernandez portfolio, or Nicaraguan cigars in general, Southern Draw offers plenty of blends worth exploring. They’re consistent and affordable because they meet AJ’s high standards for quality and taste.

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