Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro

Don Fernando · 10-17-2010, 03:40 AM

What a single cigar can do. The Liga Privada changed my whole opinion on Drew Estate cigars. After smoking the Flying Pig and the Robusto oscuro, Liga Privada became one of my favorite brands and that while I would not touch anything made by Drew Estate before, due to their infused cigars which I don't like at all. I decided that the Liga Privada #9 Belicoso oscuro deserved a review too, so I picked the last of my stash of 6x52 belicosos from my humidor, got myself a bottle of water, grabbed the palio and the blazer, sat down, cut the cigar and enjoyed.

I just love the simple band. The wrapper is dark and oily, shiny and smooth and only has a few veins. The construction feels good and the predraw is fine. I taste a mild raisin flavor. The cigar has a strong barnyard and straw smell.

I taste a full coffee flavor with some wood and after a quarter of an inch the coffee makes place for leather. After a third I taste a nice mixture of cedar and leather. The cedar becomes the dominant flavor and the leather becomes more of an aftertaste. Again this cigar reminds me of a tweaked Opus X, same sort of cedar flavor but less complex. The feeling in my mouth is dry.

A little past halfway I also taste a mild walnut flavor and the cigar becomes a bit creamy. After two thirds the cedar becomes a bit sweet.

This cigar lasted me for an hour and forty-five minutes. The draw was fine, just like the burn. The ash is very light, almost white of color and firm. I got plenty of smoke. This cigar is both full in flavor and full in body.

Would I buy this cigar again? Without a doubt!

Appearance: 8 / 10
Construction: 7 / 10
Draw: 8 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 8 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 9 / 10

kelmac07 · 10-17-2010, 11:26 AM

Great review of a great stick Ferdie!!

bscottskangum · 10-17-2010, 11:45 AM

Just had my first #9 on Thursday at the weekly VCM shed herf....good stick

good review!

BTcigars · 10-17-2010, 02:21 PM

Nice review, now you need to try the T52 and please try Chateau Real. Those Real's are a hidden gem.

hscmit · 10-17-2010, 08:55 PM

another good one

thanks

Don Fernando · 10-18-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTcigars

Nice review, now you need to try the T52 and please try Chateau Real. Those Real's are a hidden gem.

they are both coming to the Netherlands this month. Already reserved one of the ten boxes of T52 flying pigs that make it over the ocean

it pays off to know the distributer

Pass · 10-18-2010, 12:28 PM

Liga Privadas have quickly become a favorite of mine. Fantastic sticks. Great review as always, Ferdie!

Dave128 · 10-18-2010, 02:06 PM

Had my first #9 last Wednesday. I'm pretty sure I can add it as my new favorite stick.

bigheadmark · 10-18-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTcigars

Nice review, now you need to try the T52 and please try Chateau Real. Those Real's are a hidden gem.

YES!!! Chateau Reals are very very good! I picked up a box of them from JR when they had their catalog "mistake"...I wish I had bought more...they were like $65 for a box...they are beautifully constructed, with oily wrappers and plenty of creamy smoke

I have not tried the Liga Privadas yet. I can't wait to try em

BTcigars · 10-18-2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

they are both coming to the Netherlands this month. Already reserved one of the ten boxes of T52 flying pigs that make it over the ocean

it pays off to know the distributer

Yeah it sounds like you have the hook up!

Louistogies · 10-18-2010, 11:09 PM

Good review. I still need to try the liga line.

Don Fernando · 10-19-2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTcigars

Yeah it sounds like you have the hook up!

and the best thing, he's not only the distributer for Drew Estate, but also for Oliva, Padron, Fuente, Don Pepin Garcia, Tatuaje and some others. That's how I managed to get a box of The Face too

BTcigars · 10-19-2010, 03:41 AM

Wtf! Im officially jealous now. Be sure to review the Face

10-21-2010, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTcigars

Nice review, now you need to try the T52 and please try Chateau Real. Those Real's are a hidden gem.

I agree ... the T52 is absolutely amazing, and the Chateau Real--particularly the maduro--is surprisingly good!

borndead1 · 10-21-2010, 06:03 PM

I don't think Ferdie would like the Connecticut wrap Chateau Real.

warren G. · 10-30-2010, 11:16 AM

Great review, a good buddy of mine doesn't smoke too often. When he do, he always reach for my no 9. I prefer the t52, but I get such a killer deal on the no 9.

11-01-2010, 07:58 PM

great review. i have one and i'm waiting to smoke it. i had the t52 and loved it.

OLS · 11-02-2010, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTcigars

Those Real's are a hidden gem.

Plus you get a free Fidel hat

akumushi · 11-23-2010, 04:21 PM

Had my first of these last night. It was a good cigar and your review is spot on.
One funny thing I noticed was that the wrapper was so oily and thick that it was
almost completely waterproof. I tend to drool on my stogies a little and instead
of a slight ring of moisture at the heap, my saliva just beaded up and wiped away
clean

10-17-2010, 03:40 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro What a single cigar can do. The Liga Privada changed my whole opinion on Drew Estate cigars. After smoking the Flying Pig and the Robusto oscuro, Liga Privada became one of my favorite brands and that while I would not touch anything made by Drew Estate before, due to their infused cigars which I don't like at all. I decided that the Liga Privada #9 Belicoso oscuro deserved a review too, so I picked the last of my stash of 6x52 belicosos from my humidor, got myself a bottle of water, grabbed the palio and the blazer, sat down, cut the cigar and enjoyed. I just love the simple band. The wrapper is dark and oily, shiny and smooth and only has a few veins. The construction feels good and the predraw is fine. I taste a mild raisin flavor. The cigar has a strong barnyard and straw smell. I taste a full coffee flavor with some wood and after a quarter of an inch the coffee makes place for leather. After a third I taste a nice mixture of cedar and leather. The cedar becomes the dominant flavor and the leather becomes more of an aftertaste. Again this cigar reminds me of a tweaked Opus X, same sort of cedar flavor but less complex. The feeling in my mouth is dry. A little past halfway I also taste a mild walnut flavor and the cigar becomes a bit creamy. After two thirds the cedar becomes a bit sweet. This cigar lasted me for an hour and forty-five minutes. The draw was fine, just like the burn. The ash is very light, almost white of color and firm. I got plenty of smoke. This cigar is both full in flavor and full in body. Would I buy this cigar again? Without a doubt! Appearance: 8 / 10 Construction: 7 / 10 Draw: 8 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 8 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 9 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-17-2010, 11:26 AM	#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 belicoso oscuro Great review of a great stick Ferdie!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-17-2010, 11:45 AM	#3
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Just had my first #9 on Thursday at the weekly VCM shed herf....good stick good review!

10-17-2010, 02:21 PM	#4
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Nice review, now you need to try the T52 and please try Chateau Real. Those Real's are a hidden gem. __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

10-17-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro another good one thanks

10-18-2010, 12:28 PM	#7
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Liga Privadas have quickly become a favorite of mine. Fantastic sticks. Great review as always, Ferdie! __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

10-18-2010, 02:06 PM	#8
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Had my first #9 last Wednesday. I'm pretty sure I can add it as my new favorite stick. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

10-18-2010, 11:09 PM	#11
Louistogies Area Fumado Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Louis Location: CA Posts: 474 Trading: (26)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Good review. I still need to try the liga line.

10-19-2010, 03:41 AM	#13
BTcigars Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 486 Trading: (1)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Wtf! Im officially jealous now. Be sure to review the Face __________________ Be sure to chek out my blog.

10-21-2010, 06:03 PM	#15
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro I don't think Ferdie would like the Connecticut wrap Chateau Real. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

10-30-2010, 11:16 AM	#16
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Great review, a good buddy of mine doesn't smoke too often. When he do, he always reach for my no 9. I prefer the t52, but I get such a killer deal on the no 9. __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

11-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#17
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro great review. i have one and i'm waiting to smoke it. i had the t52 and loved it.

11-23-2010, 04:21 PM	#19
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Re: Liga Privada #9 belicoso oscuro Had my first of these last night. It was a good cigar and your review is spot on. One funny thing I noticed was that the wrapper was so oily and thick that it was almost completely waterproof. I tend to drool on my stogies a little and instead of a slight ring of moisture at the heap, my saliva just beaded up and wiped away clean __________________ "Eventually, however, every ash must drop. And the drop usually is as sudden as it is final."