Drew Estate Liga Privada H99

Origin Nicaragua
Wrapper USA Connecticut Corojo
Binder Mexico
Filler Honduras, Nicaragua
Strength Medium-Full

Drew Estate is one of the largest and most popular cigar manufacturers in Nicaragua. Over the years, they have developed a cult-like following of fans. If you take a step back and look at things, it’s easy to understand why. From the beginning, they have prioritized developing relationships with their consumer base, and it has not changed in over 20 years. It is evident in their social media, their in-store events, and most recently their online events. If you’ve been connected with them in one of these fashions, you understand the hype is real. They are genuinely focused on having an authentic experience with their fans. It doesn’t matter if you’re interacting with one of their local sales reps or a principal, the enthusiasm and love for the brand is evident. This unique relationship set the stage for tremendous growth and eventually acquisition. None of that really matters unless the product is something special. Throughout their history, Drew Estate has been making outstanding quality cigars that are as unique as the company itself. From Acid to Liga Privada, everything in the Drew Estate portfolio is special.

Introducing the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo cigar, one such blend from the aforementioned duo of forbidden fruits from Drew Estate. The blend begins with the unique ingredient that has caused such anguish (and delight) over the years—a hybridized Connecticut Corojo wrapper dubbed H99. This leaf is stalk-cut/cured and fermented for lengthy periods of time, making for an oily, supremely flavorful beast of a wrapper! Next is a a Mexican San Andrés Otapan Negro Último Corte binder, which is secured over rich fillers of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Pennsylvania Green River One Sucker. As you might've guessed, the eventual debut was everything we'd hoped for and more, being a fitting addition to the Liga Privada No. 9 and T52 cigars we've so adored for the past decade-plus. The Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo is thick and oily in texture, lingering long on the palate with notes of savory steak, black pepper, rich chocolate, bittersweet espresso, and raisin-like sweetness beneath the surface.