Blackened S84 Shade to Black
BLACKENED Cigars
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Drew Estate
- Brand
- BLACKENED Cigars
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Maduro
- Filler
- Nicaraguan Maduro and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, Estelí, Nicaragua
- Strength
- Medium
- Vitola / Size
- Robusto (5" × 50)
- Group-Stage Record
- 0-3
- Overall Tournament Record
- 0-3
- Result
- Eliminated in Group Stage
- Final Placement
- Eliminated in Group Stage
Competition Performance
Blackened S84 Shade to Black completed group play with a 0–3 record in a highly competitive division. Despite the results, the cigar offered a distinctive profile and showcased the innovation behind the Blackened brand.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Excellent construction
- star Smooth draw
- star Consistent burn
- star Balanced flavor profile
- star Dependable performance
- star Official tournament quality
Blackened S84 Shade to Black earned its place in the Official Field of 32 by delivering a balanced and enjoyable smoking experience. Its reliable construction and approachable profile added depth to one of the tournament's most competitive groups.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Sweet hay, cedar, pepper and mild cocoa.
- First Third
- Creamy cedar, light pepper and toasted grain establish a smooth beginning.
- Second Third
- Coffee, earth and roasted nuts add weight while the smoke maintains a softer texture.
- Final Third
- Pepper and charred wood intensify, creating a stronger finish than the wrapper suggests.
- Construction
- Easy draw and generous smoke with occasional burn waviness.
- Finish
- Creamy initially, becoming spicier and drier.
- Ashology Assessment
- An intriguing contrast between a lighter exterior and a darker interior profile.
Final Verdict
Ashology™ recognized Blackened S84 Shade to Black for innovation, creativity, and delivering one of the competition's most unique smoking experiences.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
