Blackened M81 Corona

Description

Blackened M81 Corona is a 5″ x 43 cigar born from a collaboration between Metallica’s James Hetfield, BLACKENED American Whiskey Master Blender Rob Dietrich, and Drew Estate. A Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper covers a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Nicaraguan-and-Pennsylvania filler for a full-strength smoke with spicy, earthy, peppery, coffee, and sweet notes.

About the Blackened M81 Corona

M81 is the original Blackened cigar, built around the same barrel-aging philosophy behind BLACKENED American Whiskey. The Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf binder give it a dark, potent character, and this corona vitola brings that full-strength blend into a slimmer 5″ x 43 format than the line’s larger sizes.

Flavor & Smoking Profile

M81 Corona is a full-strength smoke with spicy, peppery notes up front, joined by earthy depth, roasted coffee, and an underlying sweetness that keeps the intensity balanced. The slimmer 43 ring gauge concentrates the blend’s flavors into a slightly faster, more direct smoking experience than the line’s larger vitolas.

What Makes M81 Different

M81 is the darker, more potent counterpart to the Blackened S84, which uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over the same Broadleaf-based core for a milder, creamier profile. Where S84 was developed as a follow-up aimed at Connecticut fans, M81 remains the line’s original full-bodied Maduro expression.

Who Is This Cigar Best Suited For

This cigar suits experienced smokers who want a full-strength, spice-forward Maduro and enjoy the Metallica/BLACKENED Whiskey brand story. Its intensity makes it a less suitable starting point for newcomers to full-bodied cigars.

See the full Drew Estate lineup to compare this line against the rest of the brand’s cigars.