Liga Privada #9 Toro Review

Outlaw God · 01-07-2014, 05:29 PM

Review # 93
Price $9.45.- $19.
Strength: Full
6 x 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper Color: Maduro
Wrapper Origin: Connecticut
Wrapper Leaf Type: Broadleaf

Resting time: 5 months
Storage 67 degrees 67 humidity

Prelight: Subtle sweet smell with a hint of grass and apple

1st 1/3
Dark chocolate, black coffee, molasses, leather, cacao powder, spices and a nice creamy texture
Great draw and straight burn line and smoking medium in strength.

2nd 1/3
It now finishes with a bit of pepper and earth on the finish, continuing with the dark chocolate and coffee and staying very smooth.

Final 1/3
The leather and earth increase and the burn is staying very straight, never really was a full strength cigar to me
There's a lot of hype about this cigar and consumers have high anticipation and willingness to get one to try.

The cigar is constructed very well but there are so many better cigars out there for so much less out of you pocket.

Not to say that the cigar isn’t good, it’s just way over price along with the value, flavor ratio.

Cigars that beat this for me are the Kristoff Ligero Maduro Robusto, Casa Magna Colorado Gran Toro, Ashton VSG Enchantment, Genesis The Project by Ramon Bueso, Aquitaine EMH, Room 101 Daruma Sucio, Room 101 Master Collection One…
I could go on……

Smoke time: 1hr 35min
Score: 7.9 out of 10

kelmac07 · 01-07-2014, 05:39 PM

Thanks for the review Dan. Only a 7.9? WOW!!! These are very tasty to me. They have a hint of sweetness that I dig.

Outlaw God · 01-07-2014, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Thanks for the review Dan. Only a 7.9? WOW!!! These are very tasty to me. They have a hint of sweetness that I dig.

Give a try of the Kristoff Ligero Maduro Robusto,
Casa Magna Colorado Gran Toro,
Ashton VSG Enchantment,
Genesis The Project by Ramon Bueso,
Aquitaine EMH,
Room 101 Daruma Sucio,
Room 101 Master Collection One
and you may be surprised but I'm sure you have

01-20-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Thanks for the review Dan. Only a 7.9? WOW!!! These are very tasty to me. They have a hint of sweetness that I dig.

Agreed...this is one of my top ten smokes and I definitely prefer it over the 52habano. Full flavor medium strength!

Porch Dweller · 01-07-2014, 06:10 PM

Count me in the "I don't get the love for LP #9" camp. I get more complexity and flavor out of a $3 Genesis the Project than I do from any #9 I've had. I love, love, love the Liga Privada T52, but IMNSHO the #9 is waaaaaaaay overpriced for what you get.

But, as always, smoke what you like, like what you smoke, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

TJtorpedo · 01-07-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Count me in the "I don't get the love for LP #9" camp. I get more complexity and flavor out of a $3 Genesis the Project than I do from any #9 I've had. I love, love, love the Liga Privada T52, but IMNSHO the #9 is waaaaaaaay overpriced for what you get.

But, as always, smoke what you like, like what you smoke, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

My sentiments exactly. Much prefer the T52. But hey, different smokes for different folks! That's what makes it fun.

Sadden · 01-07-2014, 06:48 PM

Ive got 5ers of these and T52s coming. Gonna see if the LP stuff is worth all the price and hype.

MrClean · 01-07-2014, 07:12 PM

I enjoy the #9 a lot, but the T52 is probably a top 3 for me. I don't smoke a lot of either, but I buy the T52 whenever I see them at my B&M. For me, they are that good, even at $15 a stick.

equetefue · 01-07-2014, 07:42 PM

Personally to me the T52 is better ROTT and the No 9 well rested

MrClean · 01-07-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by equetefue

Personally to me the T52 is better ROTT and the No 9 well rested

Now that you mention it Edwin, I do remember enjoying the #9 I had in my humi for about a year, a lot more than a fresh one. Good call.

Porch Dweller · 01-08-2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

Now that you mention it Edwin, I do remember enjoying the #9 I had in my humi for about a year, a lot more than a fresh one. Good call.

I might just pick one up and let it nap for a year to give it another try. The longest I'd let one sit previously was about four months.

Remo · 01-07-2014, 10:25 PM

Love me a #9. Great review, smoke what ya like

timj219 · 01-08-2014, 10:12 PM

I love the #9 and would rate it higher but I can agree Kristoff makes one just as good for less. But IMO it's the GC Signsture.

Big Perm · 01-12-2014, 12:23 PM

Dan, nice write-up, thanks for the review...

A buddy of mine turned me onto these and he flat out loves them.....for a $12 smoke (purchased at a couple of different shops, immediate smoke), definitely a tasty smoke, but they would be better at $6 a piece

01-07-2014, 05:29 PM	#1
Outlaw God John 3:16 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Daniel Location: California Posts: 537 Trading: (2)	Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Review # 93 Price $9.45.- $19. Strength: Full 6 x 52 Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper Color: Maduro Wrapper Origin: Connecticut Wrapper Leaf Type: Broadleaf Resting time: 5 months Storage 67 degrees 67 humidity Prelight: Subtle sweet smell with a hint of grass and apple 1st 1/3 Dark chocolate, black coffee, molasses, leather, cacao powder, spices and a nice creamy texture Great draw and straight burn line and smoking medium in strength. 2nd 1/3 It now finishes with a bit of pepper and earth on the finish, continuing with the dark chocolate and coffee and staying very smooth. Final 1/3 The leather and earth increase and the burn is staying very straight, never really was a full strength cigar to me There's a lot of hype about this cigar and consumers have high anticipation and willingness to get one to try. The cigar is constructed very well but there are so many better cigars out there for so much less out of you pocket. Not to say that the cigar isn’t good, it’s just way over price along with the value, flavor ratio. Cigars that beat this for me are the Kristoff Ligero Maduro Robusto, Casa Magna Colorado Gran Toro, Ashton VSG Enchantment, Genesis The Project by Ramon Bueso, Aquitaine EMH, Room 101 Daruma Sucio, Room 101 Master Collection One… I could go on…… Smoke time: 1hr 35min Score: 7.9 out of 10 __________________ There are five things, above all else, that make life worth living: a good relationship with God, a good woman, good health, good friends, and a good cigar

01-07-2014, 05:39 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Thanks for the review Dan. Only a 7.9? WOW!!! These are very tasty to me. They have a hint of sweetness that I dig. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-07-2014, 06:10 PM	#5
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Count me in the "I don't get the love for LP #9" camp. I get more complexity and flavor out of a $3 Genesis the Project than I do from any #9 I've had. I love, love, love the Liga Privada T52, but IMNSHO the #9 is waaaaaaaay overpriced for what you get. But, as always, smoke what you like, like what you smoke, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

01-07-2014, 06:48 PM	#7
Sadden Its only money... Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Colin Posts: 367 Trading: (0)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Ive got 5ers of these and T52s coming. Gonna see if the LP stuff is worth all the price and hype. __________________ If you want to party with the boys , be prepared to get up and work with the men the next morning. -Colin

01-07-2014, 07:12 PM	#8
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review I enjoy the #9 a lot, but the T52 is probably a top 3 for me. I don't smoke a lot of either, but I buy the T52 whenever I see them at my B&M. For me, they are that good, even at $15 a stick.

01-07-2014, 07:42 PM	#9
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Personally to me the T52 is better ROTT and the No 9 well rested

01-07-2014, 10:25 PM	#12
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Love me a #9. Great review, smoke what ya like __________________

01-08-2014, 10:12 PM	#13
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review I love the #9 and would rate it higher but I can agree Kristoff makes one just as good for less. But IMO it's the GC Signsture. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

01-12-2014, 12:23 PM	#14
Big Perm Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2014 First Name: Jason Location: DFW Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: Liga Privada #9 Toro Review Dan, nice write-up, thanks for the review... A buddy of mine turned me onto these and he flat out loves them.....for a $12 smoke (purchased at a couple of different shops, immediate smoke), definitely a tasty smoke, but they would be better at $6 a piece