Drew Estate
Liga Privada No. 9
Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf No. 1 Dark wrapper; Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Nicaragua and Honduras filler. The catalog lists 7 sizes, from 3.94 × 60 to 7 × 54.
- Maker
- Drew Estate
- Wrapper
- Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf No. 1 Dark
- Binder
- Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina
- Filler
- Nicaragua and Honduras
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 7 · 3.94 × 60 to 7 × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
expected notes, from published reviewsReviewers describe Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 with notes of dark earth, espresso, cocoa, black pepper, cedar, sweet molasses. Body: full.
- First third
- sweet cedar, black pepper, earth, nuts, cream
- Second third
- espresso, cocoa, spice, deep earth, cedar
- Final third
- toast, dark chocolate, sweet molasses, cream, lingering earthy finish
- Finish
- Long, earthy-sweet with espresso and a tarry sweetness
Expected notes, gathered from Drew Estate, halfwheel, Cigar Aficionado, Atlantic Cigar Company. Your palate may read it differently.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on 75–105 minutes depending on vitola (per reviewers).
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 taste like?
Published reviews describe Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 with notes of dark earth, espresso, cocoa, black pepper and cedar, and a finish that is long, earthy-sweet with espresso and a tarry sweetness. These are expected notes gathered from the sources listed on this page; your own palate may read it differently.
How strong is Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9?
Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 made?
Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 use?
Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 uses a Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf No. 1 Dark wrapper over a Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with Nicaragua and Honduras filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 7 sizes: Coronets (4 × 32), Corona Viva (6 × 46), Belicoso (6 × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54), Corona Doble (7 × 54) and Flying Pig (3.94 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9?
Reviewers put a typical smoke at 75–105 minutes depending on vitola. Bigger sizes take longer; a slow pace of about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change.
What drink goes with Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft CroMagnon, 601 by Espinosa La Bomba Warhead and Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.