Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig"

Brooks W · 08-31-2009, 12:23 PM

[Note: As with all Preproduction cigar previews, this one will be a list of information about the upcoming cigar and general impressions from smoking it. There will be no final rating given, as I believe it is not equitable to rate a cigar that has not yet been finalized and released to the public. Having said that, initial general impressions are almost always accurate.]

When I heard that Drew Estates was releasing a new size in the Liga Privada #9 blend (which I reviewed here) called the "Flying Pig", I honestly thought it was a joke.

However, I have to admit that the name sticks, and the unique shape and look of the cigar does not hurt any either.

For those of you who may not be aware, when Jonathan Drew took over the Drew Estates brand, it was best known for it's "infused" cigars...the Liga Privada #9 (which translates to "Private Blend #9") was originally created just for Steve Saka (Drew Estate President), much like Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars and the Black Label...

The Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" is a limited edition vitolas for 2009 as thy are very time consuming to make ( the average production per pair is 125 p/day)...Steve Saka picked the shape from a photograph of an 1895 cigar salesman's size-selection case. It is a fairly fat perfecto shape (4" x 60)that has not been in production since the 1930's. Only 2,000 boxes of 12 each (that would be 24,000 total cigars) have been produced, and the MSRP will be $12 each and they should be in stores next month...It also has a bit more ligero and is stronger than the usual Liga Privada #9 (which I can attest to)...

First, the little pigtail on top kicks A**...great looking stick, thicker then I expected (what I would call a "Stout" stick), and is quite a bit more oily then the regular #9...The wrapper is also quite a bit darker, more of a dark espresso bean color...

One of the most amazing things about this stick was the the draw was PERFECT the entire way through...usually, in a cigar this size and shape, the draw can be, shall we say, problematic...but they nailed with this one...I was VERY impressed...

Taste wise, this cigar was similar to the Regular #9, but amped up, almost like it was on steroids...Flavors were Dark Chocolate, leather (especially in the last third) a great woodsy cedar and a wonderful Spice that really kept the stick interesting for the entire smoke...it never got bitter, not even at the nub...

Another interesting aspect to this cigar was that the smoke coming off the cigar while being torched was some of the most peppery I have ever smelled...A very different smell then most smoke, for sure...

The Bottom Line: Assuming that nothing changes between this stick and the final production (and there is no reason to think that anything will) if you can find one (or more) of these cigars, I suggest you buy them, at the very least to try. The price is great for what you get, a spicy yet complex bomb of flavor that is never overwhelming, and it is a great stick to look at as well...

~brooks

MedicCook · 08-31-2009, 12:28 PM

Thanks fot the review, it looks like a good cigar to try.

TheTraveler · 08-31-2009, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Thanks fot the review, it looks like a good cigar to try.

Yep, I officially want one!

At what outlets will these be sold?

tuxpuff · 08-31-2009, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the review...and great pics!

Starscream · 10-25-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

Thanks for the review...and great pics!

OHMatt · 11-06-2009, 08:10 AM

I dropped $11.25 on one yesterday and was very disappointed. Perhaps my pig was a H1N1 carrier.

I have enjoyed all of the Liga Privada No.9 cigars I have smoked. The flying pig had similar flavors but severly muted versions. Think of smoking a LP9 while you have a horrible sinus infection (or perhaps the swine flu?); there you have my pig experience. The cigar was firm and burnt well. Draw was poor through the tapered foot but it opened up once it was a parejo.

My verdict; not worth giving another shot unless it was half the price.

stearns · 08-31-2009, 01:08 PM

not quite the original flying pig vitola, but looks nice either way. thanks for the review

stearns

dunng · 08-31-2009, 01:30 PM

Thanks for the great review!

BlackIrish · 08-31-2009, 01:57 PM

out-freaking-standing pics!

kelmac07 · 08-31-2009, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the great review and pics. Another stick to add to my wish list.

08-31-2009, 02:08 PM

Thanks for the review and pics....

Looks like a tasty smoke

Titan410 · 08-31-2009, 02:44 PM

Wow, that's a review! Great pics too. I can't wait to get my hands on some.

Mr B · 08-31-2009, 06:10 PM

Very nice review and great pics. I have a few of the orignals resting. I cant wait to try this one too.

SmokinApe · 08-31-2009, 07:11 PM

He should have called it a nub, I wonder if he used the sweet spot of the leaf... Very nice pics...

kenstogie · 08-31-2009, 08:02 PM

love the LP #9. Gotta try this one too.

Adriftpanda · 08-31-2009, 08:03 PM

awesome! Thank you for the pics and review.

JJG · 09-03-2009, 10:41 AM

very cool smoke! I might have to ask my neighborhood tobacconist if he's getting any of these. been looking for an excuse to try this brand.

BigAsh · 09-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Big fan of the #9 so this is on my LIST!!

BFallehy · 09-03-2009, 11:06 AM

Definatly going to have to try this one.

09-03-2009, 11:22 AM

I am on the hunt for these. I love LP #9

08-31-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
Brooks W Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 833 Trading: (70)	Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" [Note: As with all Preproduction cigar previews, this one will be a list of information about the upcoming cigar and general impressions from smoking it. There will be no final rating given, as I believe it is not equitable to rate a cigar that has not yet been finalized and released to the public. Having said that, initial general impressions are almost always accurate.] When I heard that Drew Estates was releasing a new size in the Liga Privada #9 blend (which I reviewed here) called the "Flying Pig", I honestly thought it was a joke. However, I have to admit that the name sticks, and the unique shape and look of the cigar does not hurt any either. For those of you who may not be aware, when Jonathan Drew took over the Drew Estates brand, it was best known for it's "infused" cigars...the Liga Privada #9 (which translates to "Private Blend #9") was originally created just for Steve Saka (Drew Estate President), much like Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars and the Black Label... The Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" is a limited edition vitolas for 2009 as thy are very time consuming to make ( the average production per pair is 125 p/day)...Steve Saka picked the shape from a photograph of an 1895 cigar salesman's size-selection case. It is a fairly fat perfecto shape (4" x 60)that has not been in production since the 1930's. Only 2,000 boxes of 12 each (that would be 24,000 total cigars) have been produced, and the MSRP will be $12 each and they should be in stores next month...It also has a bit more ligero and is stronger than the usual Liga Privada #9 (which I can attest to)... First, the little pigtail on top kicks A...great looking stick, thicker then I expected (what I would call a "Stout" stick), and is quite a bit more oily then the regular #9...The wrapper is also quite a bit darker, more of a dark espresso bean color... One of the most amazing things about this stick was the the draw was PERFECT the entire way through...usually, in a cigar this size and shape, the draw can be, shall we say, problematic...but they nailed with this one...I was VERY impressed... Taste wise, this cigar was similar to the Regular #9, but amped up, almost like it was on steroids...Flavors were Dark Chocolate, leather (especially in the last third) a great woodsy cedar and a wonderful Spice that really kept the stick interesting for the entire smoke...it never got bitter, not even at the nub... Another interesting aspect to this cigar was that the smoke coming off the cigar while being torched was some of the most peppery I have ever smelled...A very different smell then most smoke, for sure... The Bottom Line:** Assuming that nothing changes between this stick and the final production (and there is no reason to think that anything will) if you can find one (or more) of these cigars, I suggest you buy them, at the very least to try. The price is great for what you get, a spicy yet complex bomb of flavor that is never overwhelming, and it is a great stick to look at as well... ~brooks

08-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
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" Thanks fot the review, it looks like a good cigar to try. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-31-2009, 12:40 PM	#4
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Thanks for the review...and great pics!

11-06-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
OHMatt Klugs gave me Gurkas Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Springboro, OH Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" I dropped $11.25 on one yesterday and was very disappointed. Perhaps my pig was a H1N1 carrier. I have enjoyed all of the Liga Privada No.9 cigars I have smoked. The flying pig had similar flavors but severly muted versions. Think of smoking a LP9 while you have a horrible sinus infection (or perhaps the swine flu?); there you have my pig experience. The cigar was firm and burnt well. Draw was poor through the tapered foot but it opened up once it was a parejo. My verdict; not worth giving another shot unless it was half the price.

08-31-2009, 01:08 PM	#7
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" not quite the original flying pig vitola, but looks nice either way. thanks for the review stearns __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-31-2009, 01:30 PM	#8
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Thanks for the great review! __________________ MassHole Banter

08-31-2009, 01:57 PM	#9
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" out-freaking-standing pics! __________________

08-31-2009, 02:02 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Thanks for the great review and pics. Another stick to add to my wish list. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-31-2009, 02:08 PM	#11
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Thanks for the review and pics.... Looks like a tasty smoke

08-31-2009, 02:44 PM	#12
Titan410 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 353 Trading: (26)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Wow, that's a review! Great pics too. I can't wait to get my hands on some. __________________ I spend most of my money on guns, ammo, and cigars. The rest I waste.

08-31-2009, 06:10 PM	#13
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Very nice review and great pics. I have a few of the orignals resting. I cant wait to try this one too.

08-31-2009, 07:11 PM	#14
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" He should have called it a nub, I wonder if he used the sweet spot of the leaf... Very nice pics...

08-31-2009, 08:02 PM	#15
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" love the LP #9. Gotta try this one too.

08-31-2009, 08:03 PM	#16
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" awesome! Thank you for the pics and review.

09-03-2009, 10:41 AM	#17
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" very cool smoke! I might have to ask my neighborhood tobacconist if he's getting any of these. been looking for an excuse to try this brand.

09-03-2009, 11:02 AM	#18
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Big fan of the #9 so this is on my LIST!! __________________ Keith

09-03-2009, 11:06 AM	#19
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" Definatly going to have to try this one.

09-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#20
dogface_313 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 "Flying Pig" I am on the hunt for these. I love LP #9