Blackened by Drew Estate M81 Cigars

Blackened by Drew Estate M81 Cigars is the result of a unique creative collaboration between Drew Estate, Metallica front man James Hetfield, and BLACKENED Whiskey master distiller Rob Dietrich. What began as a shared passion for bold flavor and craftsmanship evolved into a premium cigar line built around deep, dark richness and a modern, unapologetic edge. The M81 blend—named after Metallica’s 1981 founding year—uses an all-Maduro recipe selected through hands-on tasting and refinement by all three partners. Designed to showcase power, balance, and complexity, Blackened M81 has quickly gained a dedicated following for its heavy, earthy profile and its distinct connection to music, artistry, and American cigar culture.