Cigar Reveal #210

Southern Draw
Rose of Sharon

Southern Draw's Rose of Sharon cigar, a creation by Robert and Sharon Holt, has been lighting up the cigar scene for nearly half a decade. Originally introduced in 2016 and gaining wider recognition in 2017, this cigar was crafted to offer a milder alternative in the Southern Draw lineup, which is renowned for its medium-to-full-bodied options like Kudzu and Firethorn. Handmade in Nicaragua's AJ Fernandez factory, it boasts a blend of Nicaraguan Viso and Seco, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero fillers, a Nicaraguan binder, and an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper.

In terms of flavor, the Rose of Sharon offers a unique twist for a Connecticut Shade cigar, with initial notes of grass and earth, along with a peppery kick. As the journey progresses, you'll discover delightful transitions, including hints of vanilla, maple, and a citrusy zing that adds zest to the earthy and cedar notes. With a perfect draw, an even burn line, and a remarkable ash, this cigar is a standout in its class, even if it falls on the higher side of the "average" price range. So, whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer, Southern Draw's Rose of Sharon is a must-try for a captivating cigar experience. Cheers to the Holts and their exceptional creation!

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Rose of Sharon
Anatomy

  • Dominican Republic
    Honduras
  • Nicaragua (Habano)

  • Ecuador

Rose of Sharon
Flavor Notes

First Third

Dry Wood

White Pepper

Pretzel

Dry Wood

White Pepper

Pretzel

Second Third

Buttered Toast

Earth

Sweet Cream

Buttered Toast

Earth

Sweet Cream

Final Third

Mixed Nuts

Salted Caramel

Earth

Mixed Nuts

Salted Caramel

Earth

Reviews + Notes

Halfwheel

While it still didn't pack as much of a punch as I thought it might, there is still a pretty heavy ligero pepper that steers much of the cigar's journey, but it also takes enough breaks to let other flavors shine direct things for a bit. Two years later, I'm still impressed by the cigar, and if anything more intrigued by it as I wish I had been able to document more steps on its journey.

Kohnhed

When you find these cigars, buy as many as you can afford. Steal from your wife. Sell your infant's mobiles above his crib and sell them on Ebay. Knock over a convenience store. Rob a bank. Make your cat walk the streets in a mini skirt in the bad part of town.

Cigar Coop

What an addition the Desert Rose is to the Southern Draw Cigars’ portfolio! This is a cigar that fires on all cylinders- flavor, complexity, and construction. While it was billed as a bolder alternative to the original Rose of Sharon line, I found this applied more to the depth of the flavors as opposed to the strength level. This was also a blend that aligned nicely with the box-pressed vitola format. This is a cigar I could recommend to any cigar enthusiast, any time of the day. It’s a cigar I would smoke again and would not hesitate to buy a ten-pack mazo of.