What does Liga Privada mean?
private blend
Translated to English, “Liga Privada” means “private blend.” It is the perfect name, as this cigar was originally crafted not for resale, but for our own personal humidors.
Is Liga Privada good?
“The Robusto produced notes of tobacco with a sugary finish on the first puff; the No. 9 is very lively for such a dark smoke. The first third was very smooth with notes of caramel, a hint of pepper, and roasted nuts. The second third continued the nutty flavor but also introduced a cocoa note here and there.
Who made Liga Privada?
Drew Estate
Today, I’m reviewing the vaunted Liga Privada No. 9 in a hearty 6 x 52 Toro. Liga Privada, Spanish for private blend, is made by Drew Estate at the company’s sprawling factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.
What are Liga cigars?
A: Liga, translated from Spanish, means “blend.” For example “liga privada,” as in Liga Privada No. 9, would translate to “private blend number 9.” It can also refer to a cigar where “liga” is being used in a synonymous context.
Are Rocky Patel cigars hand-rolled?
The Rocky Patel Brand. Rocky Patel Cigars has become one of the best-known American premium cigar brands since its inception in 1995. It is known for hand-rolled cigars from Honduras and Nicaragua.
What size is a coronet cigar?
4 x 38 ring
Now you can take Drew Estate with you wherever you go! These small Drew Estate coronet cigars (4 x 38 ring gauge) taken from the most popular Drew Estate cigars in a quick smoke size.
Who blended Liga Privada?
The Liga Privada Cigars Back Story 9’s shipped to retailers following a smashing debut at the IPCPR Trade Show. Blended by then-Drew Estate President Steve Saka, Liga Privada (which means “private blend”) was originally created as the Drew Estate staff’s personal smoke and not meant for sale.
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What is a Liga Privada cigar?
In 2007, Drew Estate released its first batch of Liga Privada (“private blend” in Spanish) cigars. While many companies were touting puros at that time, Liga was a four-country blend that included Brazilian Mata Fina wrapped in expensive, tantalizingly dark, broadleaf tobacco grown in Connecticut.
Is Liga Privada a good brand?
In 2013, Cigar Aficionado ranked Liga Privada as the hottest brand of the year. Liga Privada also has several 90+ rating with the journal and has landed on the Top 25. Cigar snob and Cigar Inspector have also given it 90+ ratings. Over the brand’s life, it has changed management a few times.
What is Liga tobacco?
While many companies were touting puros at that time, Liga was a four-country blend that included Brazilian Mata Fina wrapped in expensive, tantalizingly dark, broadleaf tobacco grown in Connecticut. It debuted in one size, and the bands appeared to be handwritten and resembled labels found in distillation plants or tasting laboratories.
What is a Drew Estate Liga Privada?
In 2008, Drew Estates launched Liga Privada and it put them on the map with cigar aficionados who preferred the classic bold tobacco profiles. No. 9 was the first one to be released and it was well received. It had that quirky Drew Estate edge since it included Brazilian Mata Fina, which at the time was rarely seen in cigars.