NOOB Review: Liga Privada No. 9

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Stick: Liga Privada No 9


Obtained: Via Bomb


Price: Gift


Construction: Very well construced. Solid stick around, no features unappealing!


Pairing: Darjeeling Tea


Wrapper/foot aroma: This was a first for me. The aroma was a VERY musky smell. Not sure how to describe exactly but I loved smelling it, it had an odor that was unique.


Method of entry: Xicar Scissors


Toast/light: Was simple with my triple torch, no problems at all.


First third: Lord this cigar, never had one before and I am glad I had the chance. The 1st third was very complex. I was getting big honey notes from this. There was a toasty nutty taste that followed as well. The retrohale was very nice during this part.


Second third: At this point the nuttiness died down but hints of honey remained. There was more of a cedar taste than anything at this point.


Final third: It was kicking back towards the 1st 3rd but with some tar to it. The end of the stick stopped a bit early for me.
Burn: I smoked it a bit sooner than I should have so it was not at the RH I like. The burn was even however.


Draw: Draw was tight and had to do tons of small puffs to get to a smoke production I liked.


Ash: Ash held very strong at times in fear of ash lap I had to beat the thing off on the tray, so yeah, it was good!


Overall: This is a cigar I will be looking into without a doubt! D.E. seems to put out really good products (in my limited exp) so I continue to look forward to any/all sticks to try!