Ratzillas being released soon - Page 2

lenguamor · 07-13-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by big pete

One ring gauge bigger and an inch longer.

Someone sell me one when they come out!

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Originally Posted by T.G

A bit bigger and unless something has changed from the pre-production ones I sampled in 2010, the profile is very similar to the Dirty Rat; a tad mellower maybe, due to the extra tobacco, but otherwise about the same.

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Originally Posted by DaBear

6.25 x 46 vs. the original 5 x 44

Thanks, good info!

OLS · 07-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Well I had a Dirty Rat last night, I think it was courtesy of Lear31MX a year or so ago.
I was pretty shocked. Before I go on, I know this is not a DR thread, but I expected
to hate it. The first 1/4 inch made me think, 'damn, another hyped up NC cigar that
tastes the same as every other dark, strong, famous smoke. Boy when that thing
opened up it was 'Katy bar the door'. I had no idea what I was tasting but it was a
damn fine array of unique flavors. I wish Big Brother hadn't started and forced me
inside where I had to let it go, but it was damaged anyway, so I justified it that way.

I am going to make a blog entry because I was impressed. DID NOT expect to be.
Must be the cuban wrappers I hear they are using. Everyone basically knows this.

neoflex · 07-13-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

Were you there, or just called in?

Called in a few days prior. They told me if there were any left after the event that they would call me. Someone who was there told me they were gone when they got there an hour and a half into the event.

equetefue · 07-13-2012, 01:04 PM

will they be selling the bundles or limit to singles at the event in Coronas?

maninblack · 07-13-2012, 04:12 PM

Another DE smoke I need to have in the humi! These and the UC Flying Piggy's!

equetefue · 07-21-2012, 06:46 PM

So went to the sale event at Coronas today and then sat down to enjoy one of them. This was a great smoke straight out of the shelf. Great smoke and well worth it

SteelCityBoy · 07-22-2012, 08:45 AM

Thanks for the pics! As a huge fan of DE's Liga Line, these are something that without a doubt will make it into my humi! I am curious to know if they taste similar to the dirty rat or if they are different? Anyone care to elaborate?

363 · 07-22-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Love to get my hands on two of these bad boys...two sticks, not two bundles.

+1 I would love to try these also

equetefue · 07-22-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

Thanks for the pics! As a huge fan of DE's Liga Line, these are something that without a doubt will make it into my humi! I am curious to know if they taste similar to the dirty rat or if they are different? Anyone care to elaborate?

I still have two original rats left, but my buddy told me yesterday as we were smoking the new versions were a lot better smoother and less peppery. Essentially less in your face

Angry_Pirate · 07-23-2012, 02:12 PM

Cigars at your price had them in stock but are now sold out.

PuffPuffGive1 · 07-23-2012, 06:02 PM

Does anybody know of any L.A. based B&M's that were part of the distribution list for the Ratzillas? Looking to pick up 3; 1 to smoke and the other 2 to sit

AlohaStyle · 07-23-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelCityBoy

I am curious to know if they taste similar to the dirty rat or if they are different? Anyone care to elaborate?

They are obviously pretty similar, but the Ratzilla is a slightly more mellow and well balanced. I thought it was a great cigar and I would rather smoke those than the Rats.

equetefue · 07-23-2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

They are obviously pretty similar, but the Ratzilla is a slightly more mellow and well balanced. I thought it was a great cigar and I would rather smoke those than the Rats.

Feel the same way

smitty81 · 07-23-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

They are obviously pretty similar, but the Ratzilla is a slightly more mellow and well balanced. I thought it was a great cigar and I would rather smoke those than the Rats.

Is this just DE evolving his line of LP cigars.

Seems he has a TON of new stuff every year that is somewhat similar to cigars of previous years.

Like FFP's..........These have had a few different names and sizes while staying somewhat the same.

Dirty rat to the ratzilla.

Is he just trying to change his cigars to meet the feedback of what people are saying about the current line of LP cigars or is he just making new and different things all the time.

Kind of hard to follow the LP line, seems all the cigars are changing every year or so into something else.

Jonathan Drew · 07-24-2012, 03:30 AM

Smitty.

Sorry for the confusion. We are almost finished with a Liga Privada Reference Guide that should really help you lock down real releases from little goofy things we do.

For example, here is the history of RATZILLA.

2010/2011 - we rolled a few hundred each of the following sizes 6x44, 6x46, 7x44, and 7x46. We ultimately went with the 6.5x46, but after we rolled up about 6,000 Class A sticks, we held back on production. These cigars were rolled in November and December 2011 - and were never truly released. Recently, we sold them as the story goes above. The 50 bundles at Casa de Montecristo was hardly a release for us, just something fun. The balance of the sticks, including the 100 bundles of 12 that we sold to Corona Cigar Company, again, was not a true release.

There have been many other little batch things that we have done, including UF4, UF13, and all sorts of things. Gets confusing so I recommend the Free Drew Estate APP for iPhone and iPad and Droid. It has a nice listing for this, and has a store finder for Liga.

Should help.
Best,
JD

smitty81 · 07-24-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Drew

Smitty.

Sorry for the confusion. We are almost finished with a Liga Privada Reference Guide that should really help you lock down real releases from little goofy things we do.

For example, here is the history of RATZILLA.

2010/2011 - we rolled a few hundred each of the following sizes 6x44, 6x46, 7x44, and 7x46. We ultimately went with the 6.5x46, but after we rolled up about 6,000 Class A sticks, we held back on production. These cigars were rolled in November and December 2011 - and were never truly released. Recently, we sold them as the story goes above. The 50 bundles at Casa de Montecristo was hardly a release for us, just something fun. The balance of the sticks, including the 100 bundles of 12 that we sold to Corona Cigar Company, again, was not a true release.

There have been many other little batch things that we have done, including UF4, UF13, and all sorts of things. Gets confusing so I recommend the Free Drew Estate APP for iPhone and iPad and Droid. It has a nice listing for this, and has a store finder for Liga.

Should help.
Best,
JD

Thanks for the info Drew!

equetefue · 07-24-2012, 08:15 AM

JD is right. I find the app to be useful and very insightful. Nice to see JD this involved in the loyal customer feedback. Kudos !

07-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#22
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Well I had a Dirty Rat last night, I think it was courtesy of Lear31MX a year or so ago. I was pretty shocked. Before I go on, I know this is not a DR thread, but I expected to hate it. The first 1/4 inch made me think, 'damn, another hyped up NC cigar that tastes the same as every other dark, strong, famous smoke. Boy when that thing opened up it was 'Katy bar the door'. I had no idea what I was tasting but it was a damn fine array of unique flavors. I wish Big Brother hadn't started and forced me inside where I had to let it go, but it was damaged anyway, so I justified it that way. I am going to make a blog entry because I was impressed. DID NOT expect to be. Must be the cuban wrappers I hear they are using. Everyone basically knows this.

07-13-2012, 01:04 PM	#24
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon will they be selling the bundles or limit to singles at the event in Coronas?

07-13-2012, 04:12 PM	#25
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Another DE smoke I need to have in the humi! These and the UC Flying Piggy's! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-21-2012, 06:46 PM	#26
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon So went to the sale event at Coronas today and then sat down to enjoy one of them. This was a great smoke straight out of the shelf. Great smoke and well worth it

07-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#27
SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Thanks for the pics! As a huge fan of DE's Liga Line, these are something that without a doubt will make it into my humi! I am curious to know if they taste similar to the dirty rat or if they are different? Anyone care to elaborate? __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

07-23-2012, 02:12 PM	#30
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Cigars at your price had them in stock but are now sold out.

07-23-2012, 06:02 PM	#31
PuffPuffGive1 I'm the one who knocks! Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Alan Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 167 Trading: (5)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Does anybody know of any L.A. based B&M's that were part of the distribution list for the Ratzillas? Looking to pick up 3; 1 to smoke and the other 2 to sit

07-24-2012, 03:30 AM	#35
Jonathan Drew Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Jonathan Location: Esteli, Nicaragua Posts: 95 Trading: (0)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon Smitty. Sorry for the confusion. We are almost finished with a Liga Privada Reference Guide that should really help you lock down real releases from little goofy things we do. For example, here is the history of RATZILLA. 2010/2011 - we rolled a few hundred each of the following sizes 6x44, 6x46, 7x44, and 7x46. We ultimately went with the 6.5x46, but after we rolled up about 6,000 Class A sticks, we held back on production. These cigars were rolled in November and December 2011 - and were never truly released. Recently, we sold them as the story goes above. The 50 bundles at Casa de Montecristo was hardly a release for us, just something fun. The balance of the sticks, including the 100 bundles of 12 that we sold to Corona Cigar Company, again, was not a true release. There have been many other little batch things that we have done, including UF4, UF13, and all sorts of things. Gets confusing so I recommend the Free Drew Estate APP for iPhone and iPad and Droid. It has a nice listing for this, and has a store finder for Liga. Should help. Best, JD

07-24-2012, 08:15 AM	#37
equetefue Liga Privada Hoarder Join Date: Jun 2012 First Name: Edwin Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,348 Trading: (17)	Re: Ratzillas being released soon JD is right. I find the app to be useful and very insightful. Nice to see JD this involved in the loyal customer feedback. Kudos !