Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig

HISTORY

What humbly started as a one-man retail kiosk in New York has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in any industry.

“The Rebirth of Cigars” is more than a corporate slogan; it is the Drew mantra. It reflects how they approach everything they do within the cigar industry, from their production techniques, branding, creative direction and even how they designed their factory. Drew always charts their own course and does things their way and never looks back. There is only one direction at Drew Estate, and that is forward.

The real art takes place on the factory floor at their Gran Fabrica in Estelí, Nicaragua, where over 135,000 handmade cigars are rolled daily following the classic, artisan Cuban handmade techniques of crafting cigars. Drew is ceaselessly experimenting with methodology and even the perception of what a cigar is supposed to be.

It is this willingness to experiment and open-minded approach that has enabled Drew to not only produce sought-after brands but also create entirely new segments within the premium cigar market.

LIGA PRIVADA NO. 9

Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.” It is the perfect name, as this cigar was originally crafted not for resale, but for the personal humidors of Drew Estate.

Dozens of intricate blends were created, but No. 9 was flawless in both flavour and character. Seven different tobaccos from seven distinct vegas are included. The wrapper is hand fermented for 18+ months, and no sweat is allowed.

Only four pairs within the Drew Estate factory are certified to produce these cigars, and each pair is allowed to craft only 250 cigars per day. The cigars are then aged for a full year before being offered for sale.

Rich, complex and full-bodied without being harsh, this amazing Vitola is best described in one word: satisfying. Lush, earthy and espresso-like with an incredibly dense body.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf #1 Darks

BINDER: Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina

FILLER: Select Honduran & Nicaraguan Cuban Seed

Flavour profile: Full-Bodied

Vitola: Perfecto

Size: 60 ring gauge, 4 inches

Smoking time: 60 minutes