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I was surprised to see this Pig staring at me in the humidor at Blue Havana (Chicago). Even with the new Illinois tobacco tax (in July it doubled from 18% to 36%), I had to have a taste. I shouldn't even need to say that I drank the Liga Privada kool-aid awhile ago. I've liked everything I've tried under the Liga Privada labels, although I'm not a fan of the flavor-infused Acid stuff. With tax, this stick came out to nearly $24. Again, I'm only in the city to spend time with friends, so my review will be less robust than when I've got time to myself to truly experience the cigar.
I gave the Pig a straight clip, used a single-flame torch, and it this perfecto lit right up.
1/3: Strong start. After a half inch, the strength quickly settles to medium . Behind the burn line, I've found a soft spot at least the size of the cigar band. It does create draw issues at first, however as I turn the cigar and squeeze with my teeth, it eventually corrects. Another concern reminds me of the first Liga Privada I ever tried, the No. 9: the ash splits down the center, so that it looks like a tuning fork. I've never had this happen with any other cigar besides the No. 9, and no No. 9's have performed for me like that since..
2/3: Cedar flavor is what I've been getting, and it continues here in the 2nd third. The "forked" ash recovers, and the draw remains acceptable.
3/3: More cedar for me. I've seen other reviews where the smokers found hints of berries, coffee, etc., however I did not. I do have one more stick in the humidor, which I plan to leave for a year. I'm making the assumption that the combination of a fresh stick and a distracting environment just didn't allow for me to taste these goodies.
Nonetheless, the cigar was another good one from Drew Estate's LP line. We'll see how it goes after a year of chill-time, but the No.9 and the T-52 are still my favorites for now.
Size: 5-3/8 x 60
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Nicaragua
I gave the Pig a straight clip, used a single-flame torch, and it this perfecto lit right up.
1/3: Strong start. After a half inch, the strength quickly settles to medium . Behind the burn line, I've found a soft spot at least the size of the cigar band. It does create draw issues at first, however as I turn the cigar and squeeze with my teeth, it eventually corrects. Another concern reminds me of the first Liga Privada I ever tried, the No. 9: the ash splits down the center, so that it looks like a tuning fork. I've never had this happen with any other cigar besides the No. 9, and no No. 9's have performed for me like that since..
2/3: Cedar flavor is what I've been getting, and it continues here in the 2nd third. The "forked" ash recovers, and the draw remains acceptable.
3/3: More cedar for me. I've seen other reviews where the smokers found hints of berries, coffee, etc., however I did not. I do have one more stick in the humidor, which I plan to leave for a year. I'm making the assumption that the combination of a fresh stick and a distracting environment just didn't allow for me to taste these goodies.
Nonetheless, the cigar was another good one from Drew Estate's LP line. We'll see how it goes after a year of chill-time, but the No.9 and the T-52 are still my favorites for now.
Size: 5-3/8 x 60
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Nicaragua
