Saturday, August 6, 2011

Drew Estate -- Liga Privada T52 - Robusto

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VERY COMPLEX AND TASTY CIGAR.

OCCASION: Drew Estate Event at Anthony's PRICE: $12
BRAND: Drew Estate - Liga Privada T52
GAUGE: 52LENGTH: 5"
SHAPE NAME: Robusto
FILLER: Nicaraguan (7 different tobaccos)
BINDER: Brazillian Mata FinaWRAPPER: Stalk Cut Sungrown Habano
APPEARANCE:
Mouthwatering, which is why I took the $12 plunge. Dark and oily brown flawless wrapper. Outstanding looking cigar.
CONSTRUCTION:
Firm along body and cap, a bit loose at the foot, no big deal. Double cap was flawless with no bunches or bumps. Awesome construction.
DRAW:  
START: Great1/2: Great3/4: Great
BURN:  
START: Even1/2: Even3/4: Even
TASTING NOTES:
The beginning immediately gives you a nice spice on the tongue and throat to wake up your taste-buds. While the intro is full-bodied, it mellows down a bit near the half-way point.
OTHER NOTES:
Enough cannot be said about the look, construction and scent of this cigar. This cigar would be a great companion at a barbecue.
EVALUATION:
A wonderfully blended cigar. The beginning starts with a spicy wake up for your senses as the dark and oily wrapper suggests but morphs into a creamy smooth goodness about half-way through. For me this is one for special occasions due to the price point but one I will keep on my list of classic cigars.

Nearly all of the on-line retailers have this cigar on back-order. I suggest hitting your local tobacconist.