Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig

Don Fernando · 12-01-2009, 06:53 AM

I have to give a lot of credit to Steve Saka, president of Drew Estate. Before he created and released the Liga Privada #9 I would take a walk around the block to avoid touching anything with the Drew Estate name to it, but after smoking a Liga Privada #9 I wanted more of those. And then there came the Flying Pig, a fat funny looking stick that made its way to the top 5 of my "want to try" list. I tried it, and loved it.

The flying pig is made from the same blend as the normal Liga Privada #9, so it has a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, a Brazilian binder and Honduran & Dominican filler. The wrapper is nice and dark and is almost veinless, it looks like a small bomb. The cap has a pig tail, but that was expected with a name like this. The cigar has a full barnyard aroma. The construction feels good, but the predraw is a bit easy and leaves a delayed pepper flavor on the tongue

Right from the start I can taste cacao, mild bitter and earthy flavors. After a few puffs I can also taste some herbs and spices, like seedless red peppers. After a third the flavors mellow out, the pepper and the cacao disappeared, the herbal flavors and the earth are now the only flavors noticeable.

Halfway the aftertaste becomes a mild creamy chocolate flavor but unfortunately the chocolate doesn't stick around, the creaminess does. Close to the end the cacao returns.

The draw starts off a little bit on the easy side but gets better. I get a lot of smoke from this cigar, medium thick and it has a blue shine to it. The cigar has a strange shape, and just like perfectos I can't get it to burn straight in the beginning, but after a correction the cigar burns quite well. The ash is white, compact and firm as you can see on the pictures. The cigar is full flavored and medium/full bodied. There is hardly any build up of tar. It lasted me little over an hour.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, yes, yes, I want more. I bought 2 of those in a box split and promised the other cigar to SmokeyNL, but fortunately he got a box of his own so I have one left to smoke.

Appearance: 9 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Smoke & ash: 8 / 10
Burn: 7 / 10
Aroma (first part) 8 / 10
Aroma (middle part) 8 / 10
Aroma (last part) 8 / 10

BeerAdvocate · 12-01-2009, 06:58 AM

This cigar is at the top of my Must Try list.
Unfortunatly I cant find them anywhere!!!!

MedicCook · 12-01-2009, 11:09 AM

Great review Ferdie. I finally picked one of these up to try soon.

68TriShield · 01-07-2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

This cigar is at the top of my Must Try list.
Unfortunatly I cant find them anywhere!!!!

I can find them but no F-ing way I'm going to pay what the B&M is asking.

T.G · 01-07-2010, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

This cigar is at the top of my Must Try list.
Unfortunatly I cant find them anywhere!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68TriShield

I can find them but no F-ing way I'm going to pay what the B&M is asking.

According to Steve Saka on 06 Jan 2010, only about half of the 09 Flying Pigs have been shipped, so you should still have some opportunities to obtain them (I know that CI hasn't gotten their shipment in yet and they are listing them at less than B&M prices):

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Saka (somewhere other than CA)

The Y2009 batch of Flying Pigs was only enough to make 2,000 boxes - only about half have been shipped as the balance is still aging. On average, only about 200 boxes are ready per month for shipping into the US each month so they are extremely rare. As for whether there will be more produced, it hasn’t been decided yet.

12-01-2009, 06:58 AM

Ferd, I smoked a few of these at the B&M near me, really enjoyed it except, like nubs and other short cigars, it got HOT HOT HOT towards the end. (Side note: FUNNY hot hot hot video!)

Don Fernando · 12-01-2009, 07:01 AM

That's why there are nub tools Doug. Here's another hot hot hot video

Kreth · 12-01-2009, 07:15 AM

Nice review as usual, Ferdie.

Posted via Mobile Device

Skywalker · 12-01-2009, 08:15 AM

Another super review!!!

Thank you!!!

I just received one of these from Huy on Thanksgiving!!! Looking forward to it!!!

itsme_timd · 12-01-2009, 11:14 AM

This smoke is easily one of my favorites right now. After smoking a few of them I started taking a little extra time on that last little bit and it helps with the heat issue.

DE hit it out of the park with this one IMHO!

acarr · 12-01-2009, 11:19 AM

Great review. Does anybody know where to buy these right now? Does anybody have them in stock?

Adriftpanda · 12-01-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarr

Great review. Does anybody know where to buy these right now? Does anybody have them in stock?

These smokes are pretty limited. It will be tough to find them. Good luck with your search man.

As far as the cigar goes, this was a unique smoke. I enjoyed mine to the nub. Thanks for the review Ferdie.

Enjoy it Darrell, let me know what you think of it!

roughrider · 12-01-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the review. I think I want to try a larger size.

12-02-2009, 06:30 AM

My local B&M has a few boxes of them laying around, give them a ring (Sabor Havana Cigars, PGA Location: 5616266700

landhoney · 12-03-2009, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougBushBC

My local B&M has a few boxes of them laying around, give them a ring (Sabor Havana Cigars, PGA Location: 5616266700

So you're a Sabor guy eh?

I'll have to stop by there and pick one of these up, thanks for the tip.

Montano · 12-02-2009, 07:18 AM

This is on my list of smokes to try

Thanks for the review.

12-03-2009, 08:46 AM

I cant wait to Burn one of mine!!! As usual Nice review

thebiglebowski · 12-03-2009, 01:52 PM

i always enjoy your reviews.

T.G · 12-03-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

This is on my list of smokes to try

Thanks for the review.

heh, heh, heh...

tick, tick, tick, tick...

Whipper Snapper · 12-03-2009, 03:49 PM

I had one of these a few weeks back.
Did i like it? yes.
Did i love it? no.
Would i buy one again? Maybe?

Really strong stick though. Lots of Pepper and earth.
Things do mellow out a tad toward the end.

12-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig I have to give a lot of credit to Steve Saka, president of Drew Estate. Before he created and released the Liga Privada #9 I would take a walk around the block to avoid touching anything with the Drew Estate name to it, but after smoking a Liga Privada #9 I wanted more of those. And then there came the Flying Pig, a fat funny looking stick that made its way to the top 5 of my "want to try" list. I tried it, and loved it. The flying pig is made from the same blend as the normal Liga Privada #9, so it has a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, a Brazilian binder and Honduran & Dominican filler. The wrapper is nice and dark and is almost veinless, it looks like a small bomb. The cap has a pig tail, but that was expected with a name like this. The cigar has a full barnyard aroma. The construction feels good, but the predraw is a bit easy and leaves a delayed pepper flavor on the tongue Right from the start I can taste cacao, mild bitter and earthy flavors. After a few puffs I can also taste some herbs and spices, like seedless red peppers. After a third the flavors mellow out, the pepper and the cacao disappeared, the herbal flavors and the earth are now the only flavors noticeable. Halfway the aftertaste becomes a mild creamy chocolate flavor but unfortunately the chocolate doesn't stick around, the creaminess does. Close to the end the cacao returns. The draw starts off a little bit on the easy side but gets better. I get a lot of smoke from this cigar, medium thick and it has a blue shine to it. The cigar has a strange shape, and just like perfectos I can't get it to burn straight in the beginning, but after a correction the cigar burns quite well. The ash is white, compact and firm as you can see on the pictures. The cigar is full flavored and medium/full bodied. There is hardly any build up of tar. It lasted me little over an hour. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, yes, yes, I want more. I bought 2 of those in a box split and promised the other cigar to SmokeyNL, but fortunately he got a box of his own so I have one left to smoke. Appearance: 9 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Smoke & ash: 8 / 10 Burn: 7 / 10 Aroma (first part) 8 / 10 Aroma (middle part) 8 / 10 Aroma (last part) 8 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-01-2009, 06:58 AM	#2
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig This cigar is at the top of my Must Try list. Unfortunatly I cant find them anywhere!!!! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

12-01-2009, 11:09 AM	#3
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Great review Ferdie. I finally picked one of these up to try soon. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

12-01-2009, 06:58 AM	#6
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Ferd, I smoked a few of these at the B&M near me, really enjoyed it except, like nubs and other short cigars, it got HOT HOT HOT towards the end. (Side note: FUNNY hot hot hot video!)

12-01-2009, 07:01 AM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig That's why there are nub tools Doug. Here's another hot hot hot video __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-01-2009, 07:15 AM	#8
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Nice review as usual, Ferdie. Posted via Mobile Device

12-01-2009, 08:15 AM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Another super review!!! Thank you!!! I just received one of these from Huy on Thanksgiving!!! Looking forward to it!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-01-2009, 11:14 AM	#10
itsme_timd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Tim Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 338 Trading: (3)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig This smoke is easily one of my favorites right now. After smoking a few of them I started taking a little extra time on that last little bit and it helps with the heat issue. DE hit it out of the park with this one IMHO! __________________ Cigar Club: C4CigarClub.com ~ Twitter: TimD_C4

12-01-2009, 11:19 AM	#11
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Great review. Does anybody know where to buy these right now? Does anybody have them in stock?

12-01-2009, 02:09 PM	#13
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig Thanks for the review. I think I want to try a larger size.

12-02-2009, 06:30 AM	#14
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig My local B&M has a few boxes of them laying around, give them a ring (Sabor Havana Cigars, PGA Location: 5616266700

12-02-2009, 07:18 AM	#16
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig This is on my list of smokes to try Thanks for the review. __________________

12-03-2009, 08:46 AM	#17
pgagnon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig I cant wait to Burn one of mine!!! As usual Nice review

12-03-2009, 01:52 PM	#18
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig i always enjoy your reviews.

12-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#20
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Flying Pig I had one of these a few weeks back. Did i like it? yes. Did i love it? no. Would i buy one again? Maybe? Really strong stick though. Lots of Pepper and earth. Things do mellow out a tad toward the end. __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.