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Liga Privada Papas Fritas

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Nicaragua and Honduras filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 4 × 52 to 4¼ × 43.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler
Nicaragua and Honduras
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 4 × 52 to 4¼ × 43

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 5 min for a 4.25-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas questions

What does Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas taste like?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas 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 Papas Fritas made?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas is made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas use?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Papas Fritas come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: H99 Papas Fritas (4¼ × 43), Papas Fritas (4¼ × 43) and Nasty Fritas (4 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas?

For a 4.25-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 5 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Drew Estate Liga Privada Papas Fritas?

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 Papas Fritas?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Flathead, Tatuaje TAA Exclusive Series and Luciano Maria Lucia. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.