We have added a glycerin paper wrap to protect the bundles in the box in addition to demanding tighter tolerances on the boxes... I am hopeful this will resolve the issue.
Like JD said, contact him or Brooke if you got some cracked one in the early release December boxes.
Or you can hit my email
saka@drewestate.com - on way or another we will definitely make good on any damaged smokes.
Fwiw, I personally have been smoking the Herrera Esteli Short Corona Gordas every morning for the last week with my espresso - it reminds me so much of the Cuban Cohibas I use to smoke back in the 90's it is freaky - smooth, slight sweet, gentle but enough spice and very creamy. I am really proud of the work everyone did in creating this cigar.
I hope everyone has the chance to try it...
BR,
Steve Saka
CEO, Drew Estate
ps: Also the lonsdale is extra special imo too.