Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!!

meatcake · 12-30-2012, 07:47 PM

Liga Privada - Papas Fritas

Pre-Light:

First off, the Tin these lil guys come in is freaking cool. If there is always one thing you can say about Drew Estate, it's that they know how to make their product stand out. The packaging, the marketing, all of it is simple and brilliant at the same time. The cigar itself is beautifully constructed and looks like NO other mixed filler on the market. The cigar's wrapper is almost black its so dark, and it smells fantastic. The little twist tale and signature band, are also darn nice little additions to what should be a run of the mill mixed/short filler. These things combined, take this guy to the next level.

1st Third:

Instantly you are greeted with that familiar Liga taste. At first draw this reminded me of the LAST third of the T-52 which isn't a bad thing. It has a stout cocoa and spice to it that kind of punches you in the face with flavor. The ash held on a LOT longer than any other mixed/short filler I have ever had. It also seemed to have at least 70% of the amount of smoke normally associated with the Liga cigars.

2nd Third:

This is a spicy meatball!! The spice is pretty present in the second third but the flavor remains the same. I wasn't expecting any complexity as it is a mixed filler but this still taste better than a lot of long filler cigars. At this point, it reminds me most of the T-52 and that is a good thing as that is one of my favorite Ligas. Also, if I didn't know this was a short filler, it could easily fool you. Look at the ash on this baby, it held on for more than an inch and that was with me being active! I was in the back yard running my dog around and the ash held on like a champ well into the 2nd third.

Last Third:

Ok, so I am a fan! I thought the price point would be off putting to me because it is mixed/short filler but given the amount of flavor and quality of the construction (I never had that flaky ash associated with short fillers) it is my new favorite short/mixed filler. I actually was quite in love the the other DE product that is similar to this one, the La Vieja Habana Maduro, which I still have quite a few of from my purchase at the devil site, but this one just kicks that ones butt. Hands down, the BEST mixed/short filler cigar you will ever smoke and the closest thing you will get to a corona size T-52. Color me impressed...and that color would be probably Red, or Green, not sure what color "impressed" is.

Final Thoughts:

I don't know that I will commit to buying a box of these as I have plenty of other cigars to smoke and I like a little variety in my cigars generally, but this is a nice addition to the Liga line. I am sure it will make them a crap-ton of coin as it already has a huge following. Good job Drew Estate! Another solid product!

Zane · 12-30-2012, 07:50 PM

You should post up some Of your other reviews. I dig em.

meatcake · 12-30-2012, 07:52 PM

Will do brother...working on that now!

Remo · 12-30-2012, 08:12 PM

Great pics and review!!!!

big_jaygee · 12-30-2012, 08:23 PM

you make that "fried potato" sound great!

meatcake · 12-30-2012, 08:27 PM

Thanks gentleman! glad you liked the review! Tasty Cigar that one!

Zane · 12-30-2012, 08:48 PM

Brandon is one of those pictures guys. He does great shots. *cough* calendar *cough*

meatcake · 12-30-2012, 09:09 PM

Zane, yup, the Girls with Cigars calendar is still in the works. Should be putting the finishing touches on it this week.

CigarNut · 12-30-2012, 09:27 PM

Great review -- thanks for doing it.

ironchefscott · 12-30-2012, 10:29 PM

Nice review! I can't wait to get to try some of these papas......hopefully oregon will get them soon!

TJtorpedo · 01-02-2013, 07:18 PM

These are on my must try list. Awesome review my man. Keep 'em coming!

equetefue · 01-02-2013, 08:14 PM

Great review and agree with you that these are great

kelmac07 · 01-04-2013, 09:27 AM

Enjoyed my first one last night and was really impressed with this little stick. Tons of flavor and a but load of smoke from a short filler. A lot of "debate" has been made over the pricing on these. IMHO, they are worth it.

equetefue · 01-04-2013, 09:37 AM

Mac, I do agree with you about the controversy in pricing, but once I smoke my 1st one my worries went away rather quickly. These are very tasty

Islayphile · 01-04-2013, 03:10 PM

Great review!

Hopefully the 2 tins that I ordered are waiting for me when I get home from work.

12-30-2012, 07:47 PM	#1
meatcake Meaty Cakey Goodness Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Brandon Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Liga Privada - Papas Fritas Pre-Light: First off, the Tin these lil guys come in is freaking cool. If there is always one thing you can say about Drew Estate, it's that they know how to make their product stand out. The packaging, the marketing, all of it is simple and brilliant at the same time. The cigar itself is beautifully constructed and looks like NO other mixed filler on the market. The cigar's wrapper is almost black its so dark, and it smells fantastic. The little twist tale and signature band, are also darn nice little additions to what should be a run of the mill mixed/short filler. These things combined, take this guy to the next level. 1st Third: Instantly you are greeted with that familiar Liga taste. At first draw this reminded me of the LAST third of the T-52 which isn't a bad thing. It has a stout cocoa and spice to it that kind of punches you in the face with flavor. The ash held on a LOT longer than any other mixed/short filler I have ever had. It also seemed to have at least 70% of the amount of smoke normally associated with the Liga cigars. 2nd Third: This is a spicy meatball!! The spice is pretty present in the second third but the flavor remains the same. I wasn't expecting any complexity as it is a mixed filler but this still taste better than a lot of long filler cigars. At this point, it reminds me most of the T-52 and that is a good thing as that is one of my favorite Ligas. Also, if I didn't know this was a short filler, it could easily fool you. Look at the ash on this baby, it held on for more than an inch and that was with me being active! I was in the back yard running my dog around and the ash held on like a champ well into the 2nd third. Last Third: Ok, so I am a fan! I thought the price point would be off putting to me because it is mixed/short filler but given the amount of flavor and quality of the construction (I never had that flaky ash associated with short fillers) it is my new favorite short/mixed filler. I actually was quite in love the the other DE product that is similar to this one, the La Vieja Habana Maduro, which I still have quite a few of from my purchase at the devil site, but this one just kicks that ones butt. Hands down, the BEST mixed/short filler cigar you will ever smoke and the closest thing you will get to a corona size T-52. Color me impressed...and that color would be probably Red, or Green, not sure what color "impressed" is. Final Thoughts: I don't know that I will commit to buying a box of these as I have plenty of other cigars to smoke and I like a little variety in my cigars generally, but this is a nice addition to the Liga line. I am sure it will make them a crap-ton of coin as it already has a huge following. Good job Drew Estate! Another solid product!

12-30-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! You should post up some Of your other reviews. I dig em. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

12-30-2012, 07:52 PM	#3
meatcake Meaty Cakey Goodness Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Brandon Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Will do brother...working on that now!

12-30-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
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12-30-2012, 08:23 PM	#5
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! you make that "fried potato" sound great!

12-30-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
meatcake Meaty Cakey Goodness Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Brandon Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Thanks gentleman! glad you liked the review! Tasty Cigar that one!

12-30-2012, 08:48 PM	#7
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Brandon is one of those pictures guys. He does great shots. cough calendar cough __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

12-30-2012, 09:09 PM	#8
meatcake Meaty Cakey Goodness Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Brandon Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Zane, yup, the Girls with Cigars calendar is still in the works. Should be putting the finishing touches on it this week.

12-30-2012, 09:27 PM	#9
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12-30-2012, 10:29 PM	#10
ironchefscott Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: scott Location: Portland, OR Posts: 363 Trading: (5)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Nice review! I can't wait to get to try some of these papas......hopefully oregon will get them soon!

01-02-2013, 07:18 PM	#11
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! These are on my must try list. Awesome review my man. Keep 'em coming! __________________

01-02-2013, 08:14 PM	#12
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Great review and agree with you that these are great

01-04-2013, 09:27 AM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Enjoyed my first one last night and was really impressed with this little stick. Tons of flavor and a but load of smoke from a short filler. A lot of "debate" has been made over the pricing on these. IMHO, they are worth it. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-04-2013, 09:37 AM	#14
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Mac, I do agree with you about the controversy in pricing, but once I smoke my 1st one my worries went away rather quickly. These are very tasty

01-04-2013, 03:10 PM	#15
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	Re: Meatcake's Liga Privada Papas Fritas review!! Great review! Hopefully the 2 tins that I ordered are waiting for me when I get home from work. __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)