Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9
Originally blended for the factory owners' own use. Known for its dense smoke.
Blend and specs
| Brand | Drew Estate |
|---|---|
| Made in | Nicaragua |
| Maker | Drew Estate |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Brazilian Mata Fina |
| Filler | Honduras and Nicaragua |
| Strength | Medium–Full |
| Wrapper family | Maduro and Broadleaf (dark, sweet, rich) |
| Shape | Mostly round (parejo) and figurado sizes |
| Brand type | Large group |
Specs come from published maker and retailer information. Tobacco origins can change between production runs; check the box or band for the cigar you're buying.
What reviewers and smokers say
Reviewed on: blindmanspuff.com, cigar-coop.com, cigaraficionado.com, cigardojo.com, cigarexplorer.com, halfwheel.com, leafenthusiast.com, thecigarauthority.com. Counts come from Google results collected in November 2026; scores are those quoted in review snippets. See what the data shows.
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Hidden gem94% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · USA wrapper · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler
CAOBrazilia
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reviewed by 7 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
92% matchsame strength · same wrapper style · rolled in Nicaragua · Nicaragua filler · shared notes: cocoa, earth
FratelloBianco
Medium–FullMexican San Andrés wrapper · Nicaragua
reviewed by 7 sites · 30+ r/cigars threads
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Common questions
What wrapper does the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 use?
The Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, with a Brazilian Mata Fina binder and Honduras and Nicaragua filler.
How strong is the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9?
It's generally rated medium to full in strength (4 on our 5-point scale).
Where is the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 made?
In Nicaragua.
If I like the Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9, what else should I try?
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