Kudzu is the vine that famously took over the American South, and the name suits a brand that arrived recently and spread fast. Robert Holt built Southern Draw on small batches and careful blending.
The oscuro wrapper takes it dark and sweet — cocoa, coffee and dark fruit over a full-bodied Nicaraguan core. Robusto, toro or gordo.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan long-filler
Strength: Full
Sizes: Robusto (5.5" x 54), Toro (6.0" x 52), Gordo (6.5" x 60)
One of the better oscuros in the shop, and from a brand still flying under the radar.