Southern Draw Kudzu
Southern Draw's signature line.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Southern Draw |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Southern Draw Cigars |
| Wrapper | Nicaraguan (Ometepe) |
| Binder | Nicaragua (Ometepe) |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium |
| Wrapper family | Sun grown (bold, earthy) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Boutique |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, cigardojo.com, developingpalates.com, famous-smoke.com, halfwheel.com, kohnhed.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Southern Draw Kudzu use?
The Southern Draw Kudzu uses a Nicaraguan (Ometepe) wrapper, with a Nicaragua (Ometepe) binder and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Southern Draw Kudzu?
It's generally rated medium in strength (3 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Southern Draw Kudzu made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Southern Draw Kudzu, what else should I try?
Our closest matches are Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red (98%), My Father Flor de las Antillas (94%), Oliva Serie O (94%), Illusione Epernay (88%). For something less well known, try the Foundation El Güegüense.
