Drew Estate

Liga Privada H99

Nice smoke, with a very distinctive fruity flavor.

1 - End of Days. Ive had a few of the No. 9 Ligas but this stick feels like a step above the rest. Its a smoke machine but its so velvety smooth, even on the retrohale. Its leathery and has some banyard to it. It has undertone of nuts and earth. Ive also gotten some greens on it like a rosemary almost which is the first time ive ever tasted that. It has so little spice that my nose doesn't burn the least bit even in the final third. Its nearly the best smoke I've ever had. Should the world slip in to chaos and calamity, should a metor be spotted and no survival is possible, im sitting with cigar. Its an End of Days type of smoke. Worth every second. 1 - End of Days (98 -100) 2 - Buy a box (90 - 97) 3 - Buy a five-packer (74 - 89) 4 - Bargain-buy (55 - 73) 5 - One and done (35 - 54) 6 - Life is too short (15 - 34) 7 - Strait to jail (0 -14)

Medium bodied. Pleasant like all Drew Estates offerings. Hint of leather and sweet potato. Nice compliment to my Weller SR and wonderful way to end the evening.

Such a fantastic blend in the Privada lineup. The profile consists of cedar along with some light pepper tones and sweet spices. The construction was very solid with a dark oily wrapper. The burn was almost flawless once it got going, enabling a good slow smoke.

First liga privada. Very smooth and creamy. 6 months humidor time. Burn was perfect and so was the draw and at this price point I expect that. No let down just a very nice cigar. I think I actually got a better through out the cigar. I'm interested in trying some of the liga killer's from creekside cigar now for a more affordable option.

Barnyard prelight. There's an immediate spice to the gums as you take your first draws. From the beginning, this vitola is noticeably better than the Flying Pig version of the same blend. Starting off it's a rich earthy smoke. There's a bit of dark chocolate there. The spice gives way to rich tobacco flavors with a slight leather undertone. Entering the second third, something herbal is coming in and out. Light, nuanced. There is a noticeable and very enjoyable journey developing. Then a light and enjoyable oak develops. It carries the palate now. This cigar hits. Full-bodied. Entering the final third, there's an herbal (minty?) undertone that's developed. The finish is strong and rich. I will most certainly be getting more of these. I've been worried that the H99 blend would not be worthy of the Liga Privada flag. I will worry no more.