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Drew Estate

Liga Privada Unico Serie

Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano wrapper; Brazilian Mata Fina binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 5 × 44 to 7 × 40.

Maker
Drew Estate
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano
Binder
Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
Strength
full
Sizes
9 · 5 × 44 to 7 × 40

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

What it tastes like

expected notes, from published reviews

Reviewers describe Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie with notes of cocoa, espresso, earth, leather, black pepper, cedar. Body: varies by vitola.

First third
cocoa, earth, black pepper, leather, toast
Second third
espresso, cedar, spice, caramel, dark chocolate
Final third
dark chocolate, earth, wood, pepper, espresso
Finish
Long, rich, and earthy with lingering spice

Expected notes, gathered from Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico. Your palate may read it differently.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on Varies by 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.
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Sizes

9 in the catalog
L407 × 40 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›Dirty Rat5 × 44 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›Year of the Rat5½ × 46 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›Ratzilla6¼ × 46 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›Velvet Rat6¼ × 46 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›UF135¼ × 52 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›Year of the Horse5¼ × 54 · Mexico (San Andres)›Year of the Horse5¼ × 54 · Mexico (San Andres)›Feral Flying Pig5.38 × 60 · Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano›

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From the desk

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Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie questions

What does Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie taste like?

Published reviews describe Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie with notes of cocoa, espresso, earth, leather and black pepper, and a finish that is long, rich, and earthy with lingering spice. 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 Unico Serie?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie 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 Unico Serie 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 Unico Serie made?

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

What wrapper does Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie use?

Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro / Stalk-Cut Habano wrapper over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: L40 (7 × 40), Dirty Rat (5 × 44), Year of the Rat (5½ × 46), Ratzilla (6¼ × 46), Velvet Rat (6¼ × 46), UF13 (5¼ × 52), Year of the Horse (5¼ × 54) and Year of the Horse (5¼ × 54), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie?

Reviewers put a typical smoke at Varies by 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 Unico Serie?

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 Unico Serie?

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.

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